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Sumiko Premier MMT Tonearm (classic 1980s/1990s arm)

$ 52.8

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Type: Tonearm
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Compatible Brand: Sumiko
  • Brand: Sumiko
  • Compatible Model: MMT
  • Condition: Good condition. Only flaw is a broken lock clip on the tonearm rest.

    Description

    Sumiko Premier MMT
    is an S-shaped tonearm manufactured for Sumiko by Jelco in Japan. It's very similar to the Jelco SA-370H tonearm. This was one of the classic tonearms of the 1980s and 1990s, and was standard on a lot of high-end turntables.
    Includes the original Sumiko headshell and a spare Technics headshell (see pics).
    This arm has a standard 5-pin DIN connector for the tonearm cable (cable not included).
    Specifications
    Removable headshell
    Effective mass: 20 g
    Overall length: 305mm
    Effective length: 239mm
    Overhang: 17.3mm
    Offset angle: 23.1 degrees
    Mounting distance: 221.7mm
    Cartridge weight range: up to 8g with standard counterweight; 8-14g with extra weight
    Oil Damping (can be used with or without): Jelco recommends 500 cP (40 wt) silicone oil
    Minor Issues:
    The clip that locks
    the tonearm to the tonearm rest
    is broken (see picture). This is only used when you're
    moving the turntable or
    changing cartridges, so it doesn't affect normal operation. You'll just have to secure the tonearm some other way when needed (e.g. twist tie or rubber band).
    The white cartridge cable on the Sumiko headshell looks like a replacement.
    The Sumiko headshell is missing the finger lift. It uses a standard removable lift, attached with the cartridge screws. The lack of a lift never bothered me, but replacements can be found for cheap on eBay and Amazon.