Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Moving Coil Cartridge

AsSumiko has pushed forward in recent years withits exploration of resonance optimization, it was a matter of time beforethe classic Blue Point No. 2 was re-evaluated. Blue Point No. 2 among the worlds first high-output MC cartridges across decades has become something of a staple among listeners looking for a taste of moving coil sonics without the added expense of MC pre-amplification.

Blue Point No. 3 comes after Sumiko’s deepresearch into theresonance properties of Blue Point No. 2, seeking toreimagine how the housing resonates around the generator.

Sumiko says thesonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure & Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. Withits tried-and-true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtletyand nuance youd expect from a Sumiko MC.

Blue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its buttery low-end response. Bass enthusiasts are in for a treat here. Fulland warm yet defined & textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. You can expecta similar lushness through mids that remain decipherable, with a high-frequency attackand decay thats simply sweet & airy.

High and Low

Having developed such a refinement on a classic design, introducing a low-output variant was a no-brainer. As strongly asSumiko stands behind Blue Point No. 3 High, Blue Point No. 3 Low is a game-changer. Owners of MC phonostages can experience the same listenability mentioned above, but with the depth and imaging typical of a low-output design, then some. As with its predecessors, Blue Point No. 3 remains a high-value performer thats easy on your pocket book, and with the introduction of Blue Point No. 3 Low, theres a Blue Point for everyone!

Specifications

Mass:6 g

Stylus:0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical

Cantilever: Aluminum Pipe

Coils:High-purity copper

Vertical Tracking Angle: 20

Tracking Force Range: 1.8 g 2.2 g

Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g

Load Impedance (Low, High):>100 ,47 k

Capacitance:100 pF 200 pF

Internal Impedance (Low, High):28 ,135

Frequency Response: 13 Hz 35 kHz

Output Voltage (Low, High):0.5 mV, 2.5 mV