Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Phono Cartridge
Next-Gen Moving Coil Phono Pickup
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Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Phono Cartridge
Next-Gen Moving Coil Phono Pickup
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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.
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) |
| Cartridge Type | Moving Coil |
|---|---|
| Cantilever Material | Coated Aluminum |
| Loading Range | 47k |
| Output | 2.5 mV, .5 mV |
| Stylus Type | Elliptical |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.7 - 2.1 |
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