Sumiko Blue Point No.3 MC Cartridge - Low Output

Far be it for Sumiko to modify a design thats proven so practical and pleasing to such a wide variety of listeners, but as Sumiko has pushed forward in recent years with Sumiko's exploration of resonance optimization, it was a matter of time before Sumiko's 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.

We've long loved this cartridge and it will remain dear to Sumiko among Sumiko's heritage lineup, but indeed weve got another Point to make

Along with the release of Sumiko's Reference Celebration 40, Sumiko bring you Blue Point No. 3 another nod to Sumiko's 40 years of cartridge development in the pursuit to enrich your listening experience.

We've 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 Sumiko feel weve struck gold.

The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure & Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness.

With Sumiko's tried & true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety & nuance you'd expect from a Sumiko MC. First and foremost and if ever the word were appropriate Blue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its oh-so buttery low-end response.

Bass enthusiasts are in for a treat here. Full & warm yet defined & textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. It doesnt stop there, however.

You can expect the similar lushness through the mids that remain decipherable, high-frequency attack & decay thats simply sweet & airy.

Having developed such a refinement on a classic design, introducing a low-output variant was a no-brainer.

As strongly as Sumiko stand 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 & 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!

Features

• High Output Moving Coil cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 micron Elliptical stylus
• Sound refinement of an MC with the output voltage of a typical MM design
• Low-resonance body that's easy to install to any common tonearm
• Overhead mounting design
• High output for easy matching to a phono stage
• Easy to set-up and install

Blue Point No. 3 Low

Frequency Response:
13Hz 35kHz

Output Voltage:
0.5mV @ 1kHz

Internal Impedance:
28

Load Impedance:
>100

Stylus Type:
0.3 x 0.7mil

Channel Separation:
30dB @ 1kHz

Channel Balance:
<1dB@ 1kHz

Cartridge Type:
Moving Coil

Cantilever:
Aluminium Pipe

Compliance:
12×10-6 cm/dyn @ 100 Hz

Capacitance:
100pF-200pF

Vertical Tracking Angle:
20º

Tracking Force Range:
1.8 2.2g

Recommended Force:
2.0g

Cartridge Weight:
6g