Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge

Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge

Sumiko Oyster Series

Recently, Sumiko made the decision to explore the resonance optimisation of the Blue Point No. 2 as they recognised there was room for refinement for this well-established cartridge. Resonance has a more significant impact than many listeners realise and Sumiko wanted to reimagine how the housing resonates around the generator in the Blue Point range. This resulted in the arrival of the new Blue Point No. 3.

With the tried and true moving cartridge generator system, the smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety and nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko moving cartridge. Blue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its low-end response. Full and warm yet defined and textured, the cosiness of the bass will invite you right in. In addition to this, you can expect a similar richness through the mids that remain decipherable, high-frequency attack and decay that’s simply sweet and airy.

Having refined the classic design, the decision to offer both a high and low output version was an easy choice to make. Owners of moving cartridge phono stages can experience the same audio experience mentioned, but with the depth and imaging typical of a low-output design. Similar to its predecessors, Blue Point No. 3 remains a high-value performer that is affordable and with the introduction of Blue Point No. 3 in High and Low output, there’s a Blue Point for everyone.

Key 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