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Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High

High-output moving coil cartridge

Item # 782BP3HIGH

A refined cartridge that delivers a warm, textured sound with subtlety and nuance.

A refined cartridge that delivers a warm, textured sound with subtlety and nuance.

Item # 782BP3HIGH

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$499.00

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About the Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High

Eric A.

A high-output Blue Point cartridge

Sumiko's popular Blue Point No. 2 was one of the earliest high-output moving coil cartridges on the market, and the company decided to revisit the concept to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Enter the Blue Point No. 3 High — a refined cartridge that delivers a warm, textured sound with subtlety and nuance. 

A high-output Blue Point cartridge

Sumiko's popular Blue Point No. 2 was one of the earliest high-output moving coil cartridges on the market, and the company decided to revisit the concept to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Enter the Blue Point No. 3 High — a refined cartridge that delivers a warm, textured sound with subtlety and nuance. 

Moving-coil design for high-definition sound

Vinyl lovers have long prized moving-coil cartridges for their clear, spacious sound. Compared to moving magnet designs, the Blue Point No. 3 High's high-purity copper coils have less mass, which allows the stylus to track each record's grooves more accurately. This cartridge also boasts a nude-mounted, elliptical diamond stylus to minimize friction and wear on your treasured LPs, so you can enjoy them for a lifetime. 

Note: We recommend using an MC-compatible external phono preamp with selectable or variable cartridge loading.

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Product highlights:

  • high-output moving-coil design
  • nude-mounted 0.3 x 0.7mm elliptical diamond stylus
  • aluminum tube cantilever
  • we recommend using an MC-compatible external phono preamp with selectable or variable cartridge loading
  • frequency response 13-35,000 Hz
  • output voltage: 2.5 mV
  • stereo separation: 30 dB
  • channel balance: <1 dB
  • tracking force range: 1.8-2.2 grams
  • recommended tracking force: 2.0 grams
  • load impedance: 47k ohms
  • cartridge weight: 6 grams
  • we recommend using this cartridge with a phono preamp that offers variable cartridge loading
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # 844682009773

What's in the box:

  • Phono MC cartridge
  • Plastic stylus guard (pre-installed)
  • Wood case
  • 2 Screws
  • Hex-key

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More details on the Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High

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Features & specs

Type MC
Mounting Standard
Stylus shape Elliptical
Frequency response (Hz) 13-35k
Tracking grams 2.0
Stereo separation (dB) 30
Output voltage (mV) 2.5
Load Impedance (Ohms) 47,000
Load Capacitance (pF) 100-200
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Features

Blue Point No. 3 High Phono Cartridge: The Oyster Series Blue Point No. 3 High from Sumiko is a high-output MC (Moving Coil) phono cartridge. The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 High phono cartridge is remarkably smooth, delivering enhanced subtlety and nuances of your vinyl music collection. It offers a full and warm, yet defined and textured sound that vinyl enthusiast will love. Low-end frequencies are smooth, while the midrange remains natural, and high frequencies are airy.

  • Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical
  • Cantilever: Aluminum Pipe
  • Coils: High-Purity Copper:
  • Frequency Response: 13Hz to 35kHz
  • Capacitance: 100pF to 200pF
  • Internal Impedance: 135 Ohm
  • Load Impedance: 47,000 Ohm
  • Output Voltage: 2.5mV @ 1kHz
  • Channel Separation: 30dB @ 1kHz
  • Channel Balance: <1dB @ 1kHz
  • Compliance: 12x10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 20 Degrees
  • Tracking Force Range: 1.8g to 2.2g
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0g
  • Mass: 6g

Note: This cartridge is designed to fit turntables that feature a standard 1/2" mount. It is not compatible with P-Mount style turntables.

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