Sumiko Premier MMT
Stereo S-Shaped Tonearm
Description
The Premier MMT is an S-shaped tonearm manufactured for Sumiko by Jelco in Japan.
The arm features a removable headshell and can be used with or without fluid damping.
Specifications
Overall length: 305mm
Effective length: 239mm
Overhang: 17.3mm
Offset angle: 23.1 degrees
Mounting distance: 221.7mm
Maximum backswing: 64mm
Cartridge weight range: standard up to 8g, extra weight 8-14g
Downloads
instruction/owners manual (en)
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User Reviews
Solid Jelco made arm. Moderate mass. Mates well with Denon high output moving coils.
8/10 by pivot
If it's good enough for James Mitchell it's good enough for me. I've used it with various Sumikos (BP through Blackbird) and found it very satisfactory. Rewiring and bearing upgrades will probably provide marginal improvement, but nothing to sneeze at, even stock.
10/10 by RTM
I have a Sumiko mmt / Koetsu Black on a juicy Oracle Delphi MkII (modify). Its perfect for my 5000 lps Im expecting to try a denon 103, for fun. But first i got here a satinM117g and a AudioQuest Mc-3 that i will try. On my Axial Triphonic speakers, it is awsome!!!
9/10 by Jackmontreal
I have mine mounted on an old Sonographe Sg-3
and use it with an Ortofon super OM40 cartridge/stylus. It makes the extra money that I paid for the OM40 very worthwhile. An oldy but a goody. A good turntable too, simple and quiet.
9/10 by tblewy
Great mate with Sota Saphire.
8/10 by jake
Comments
Effective Mass
H. Uchida from Jelco sent the following answers:
> Thank you for your inquiry for MMT tonearm.
> 1) Fluid damping is using 500 cP silicone oil.
> 2) Effective mass is 20 g.
Due to the mass figure the choice of cartridges is greatly reduced to a compliance of around 10 to 12. The fluid damping (500 cP is equivalent to ca. 506 cst or ca. 40 wt) allows for even stiffer carts.
Premier MTT Grado
I have Premier MMT on a rega planar 3.
I have the in most expensive Grado BLACK cartridge Are they compatible?
How do convert dynes / to cu's?
What are cu's ? What are the units.
Chas
Premier MTT Grado
Hello, do you have maybe the auxiliary counterweight (in a form of ring) for MMT arm.If you have it, could you give me the dimensions and weight of it. Thanks Adalbertuss