Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Phono Cartridge

Next-Gen Moving Coil Phono Pickup

Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Phono Cartridge

Next-Gen Moving Coil Phono Pickup
$499.00
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Overview

Far be it for Sumiko to modify a design that’s proven so practical and pleasing to such a wide variety of listeners, but as they have pushed forward in recent years with their exploration of resonance optimization, it was only a matter of time before Sumiko's classic Blue Point No. 2 was re-evaluated. Blue Point No. 2 – among the world’s 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.

Along with the release of their Reference Celebration 40, Sumiko brings you the Blue Point No. 3 – another nod to their 40 years of cartridge development in the pursuit to enrich your listening experience. Sumiko has taken a close look & listen at the resonance properties of Blue Point No. 2 and have recognized room for refinement. Resonance having a more significant impact than many listeners may realize, Sumiko sought to reimagine how the housing resonates around the generator… and they feel they’ve struck gold.

Far be it for Sumiko to modify a design that’s proven so practical and pleasing to such a wide variety of listeners, but as they have pushed forward in recent years with their exploration of resonance optimization, it was only a matter of time before Sumiko's classic Blue Point No. 2 was re-evaluated. Blue Point No. 2 – among the world’s 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.

Along with the release of their Reference Celebration 40, Sumiko brings you the Blue Point No. 3 – another nod to their 40 years of cartridge development in the pursuit to enrich your listening experience. Sumiko has taken a close look & listen at the resonance properties of Blue Point No. 2 and have recognized room for refinement. Resonance having a more significant impact than many listeners may realize, Sumiko sought to reimagine how the housing resonates around the generator… and they feel they’ve struck gold.

Details & Specs

High Output Moving Coil
Mass and Dimension 6g, 17.37 x 17.16 x 23.94mm (WxHxD)
Stylus 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical
Cantilever Aluminium Pipe
Coils High-Purity Copper
Frequency Response 13Hz – 35kHz
Channel Separation 30dB @ 1kHz
Channel Balance under 1dB @ 1kHz
Compliance 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz
Capacitance 100pF – 200pF
Vertical Tracking Angle 20°
Tracking Force Range 1.8g – 2.2g
Recommended Tracking Force 2.0g
Replacement Stylus Unit Re-Tip Exchange (See Dealer)

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Mark W
Sounds fantastic

Upgrade from Sumiko Rainier on Project Debut Pro turntable. Noticable improvement in treble an bass reproduction!