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Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
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Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
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Description
BLUE POINT NO. 3 HIGH
Blue Point No. 3 is an enhancement of the globally popular Blue Point No. 2. We reevaluated the resonant behavior of the No. 2 and found that by eliminating resonant caverns within the housing, we could achieve a much more musical, listenable sound. The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure & Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With our tried & true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety & nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko MC. Full & warm yet defined & textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. Expect similar lushness through an articulate midrange and sweet, airy high-frequency attack & decay. Compatible with any MM phono preamp on the market, Blue Point No. 3 delivers the refinement of MC cartridges without the need for a specialty phono preamp.
Trade In or Trade Up
As user-replaceable styli are not on an option for MC phono cartridges, remember that any of our MCs, functional or otherwise, can be returned to your dealer in a re-tip exchange — a discount on a new cartridge of equal or greater value — sparing you expense when your stylus heads south. *Note: The trade-in program is valid for US customers only.
Hand-Crafted in Japan
Each Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan – a relationship we’ve proudly maintained for nearly forty years. We use only the finest materials that combine to deliver performance that has enlightened generations of listeners. Each design is thoroughly auditioned until it meets our stringent standards for sound. Production is then executed by expert craftsmen with a collective eye for precision & quality. The result is a family of cartridges that render emotion through tonally balanced, refined and fatigueless analog reproduction.
Reviews
“If you’re looking for precision and detail without sacrificing engagement and atmosphere, the Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High Output is a winner.” —eCoustics
“Where the Blue Point No3 hits back effortlessly though is the midrange. Without ever steering away from being faithful to what’s on the record, there is energy to voices and instruments that draws you in and keeps you listening.” —AV Forums Recommended
Tech Specs
| Mass & Dimension | 6.1g |
| Stylus | 0.3 × 0.7 mil Elliptical |
| Cantilever | ⌀0.5mm Aluminum Pipe |
| Coils | High-Purity Copper |
| Internal Impedance | 135 Ω |
| Load Impedance | 47 kΩ |
| Frequency Response | 13 Hz – 30 kHz |
| Output Voltage | 2.5 mV (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 30 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Balance | <1 dB (1 kHz) |
| Compliance | 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyn (100 Hz) |
| Capacitance | 100 pF – 200 pF |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20° |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.8 g – 2.2 g |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0 g |
| Replacement Stylus Unit | Re-Tip Exchange (See Dealer) |
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