Sumiko - Blue Point No. 3 High - High Output Moving Coil Cartridge

The Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 High delivers the engaging musicality of a moving coil cartridge with the convenience of compatibility with virtually any moving magnet phono stage. Building upon the legendary Blue Point No. 2, this latest generation features a redesigned body that minimizes unwanted resonance, resulting in a smoother, more natural, and emotionally involving presentation.

Handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan by the master cartridge builders at Excel Sound, the Blue Point No. 3 High combines Sumiko's renowned moving coil generator with a high-output design, producing rich tonal balance, textured bass, expressive midrange, and airy, detailed highs. Its warm yet highly resolving character makes it an outstanding choice for listeners seeking long-term musical enjoyment without sacrificing detail.

Designed to work seamlessly with standard MM phono preamps, the Blue Point No. 3 High offers an effortless upgrade into the world of moving coil performance while retaining simple system compatibility and exceptional value.

FEATURES

• High Output Moving Coil (MC) phono cartridge
• Compatible with virtually all moving magnet (MM) phono preamps
• Redesigned low-resonance body for improved musicality
• 0.3 × 0.7 mil Elliptical stylus
• Aluminum pipe cantilever
• High-purity copper coils
• Handcrafted by Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan
• Eligible for Sumiko's U.S. Re-Tip Exchange Program

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• High Output Moving Coil Design: Delivers the refinement, speed, and detail of a moving coil cartridge while remaining compatible with standard MM phono stages.
• Optimized Resonance Control: A redesigned cartridge body minimizes internal resonant cavities, producing a smoother, more natural tonal balance with enhanced musical engagement.
• Precision Elliptical Stylus: The 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical stylus provides excellent groove tracing, delivering detailed imaging, low distortion, and balanced frequency response.
• Handcrafted Japanese Construction: Individually assembled and tested by skilled craftsmen at Excel Sound using premium materials and decades of cartridge manufacturing expertise.
• Trade-In Program: Eligible for Sumiko's Re-Tip Exchange Program, allowing owners to trade worn cartridges toward a new Sumiko moving coil model (U.S. customers only).

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: High Output Moving Coil (MC)
• Stylus: 0.3 × 0.7 mil Elliptical
• Cantilever: 0.5 mm Aluminum Pipe
• Coil Material: High-Purity Copper
• Output Voltage: 2.5 mV (1 kHz)
• Frequency Response: 13 Hz – 30 kHz
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
• Channel Balance: < 1 dB (1 kHz)
• Internal Impedance: 135 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended Capacitance: 100–200 pF
• Compliance: 12 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyn (100 Hz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g
• Weight: 6.1 g
• Replacement Stylus: Factory Re-Tip Exchange Program
• Handcrafted In: Japan