SUMIKO Blue Point No. 3 AUDIOHUM

SUMIKO Blue Point No. 3

SUMIKO Blue Point No. 3. Mobile coil cartridge (MC).

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SUMIKO Blue Point No. 3. Mobile coil cartridge (MC).

Far be it from us to modify a design that has proven so practical and enjoyable for a wide variety of listeners, but as Sumiko has moved forward in recent years with our exploration of resonance optimization, it was a matter of time before our classic Blue Point No. 2 was reevaluated. One of the world's first high-output MC cartridges, the Blue Point No. 2 has become a staple over the decades among listeners seeking moving-coil flavor without the added expense of preamp. MC. We've loved this cartridge for a long time and it will continue to be highly regarded in our product line, but we need to make another "point"...

Along with the launch of our Reference Celebration 40, we bring you the Blue Point No. 3 - another nod to our 40 years of cartridge development in the quest to enrich your listening experience. We have looked and listened closely to the resonance properties of the Blue Point No. 2 and have recognized that there is room for refinement. Resonance has a more significant impact than many listeners realize, so we've tried to reimagine the way the casing resonates around the generator...and we think we've struck gold.

The Blue Point No. 3's sonic presentation harkens back to early Shure and Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With our tried and true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety and nuance expected from a Sumiko MC. First of all - and if ever the word were appropriate - the Blue Point No. 3 assembles your sonic image from the ground up with its buttery low-end response. Bass enthusiasts rejoice. Full and warm, yet defined and textured, the warmth of the bass will invite you in. However, it doesn't stop there. You can expect similar lushness in the mids, which are still decipherable, and a high-end attack and decay that's just sweet and airy.

Having built such refinement into a classic design, the introduction of a low-power variant was a no-brainer. Just as we strongly support the Blue Point No. 3 High, the 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 image typical of a low-output design, and then some. Like its predecessors, the Blue Point No. 3 remains a high-value product that doesn't break the bank, and with the introduction of the Blue Point No. 3 Low, there's a Blue Point for everyone.

Technical characteristics:

Low power moving coil.

Mass. 6g.

Elliptical stylus 0.3 x 0.7 mm.

Bracket. Aluminium tube.

coils. High purity copper.

internal impedance. 28Ω.

load impedance. >100Ω.

Frequency response. 13Hz - 35kHz.

Output voltage. 0.5mV @ 1kHz.

Channel separation. 30dB @ 1kHz.

Channel balancing. <1dB@1kHz.

Accordance. 12×10-6cm/dyne @ 100Hz.

Capacitance. 100pF - 200pF.

Vertical tracking angle. 20°.

Tracking force range. 1.8g - 2.2g.

Recommended tracking force. 2.0g.

Replacement needle unit. Exchange of tips (see dealer).

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