{"product_id":"sumiko-blue-point-no-3-high","title":"Sumiko - Blue Point No. 3 High","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumiko - Blue Point No. 3 High\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Point No. 3 is an enhancement of the globally popular Blue Point No. 2. We reevaluated the resonant behavior of the No. 2 and found that by eliminating resonant caverns within the housing, we could achieve a much more musical, listenable sound. The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure \u0026amp; Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With our tried \u0026amp; true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety \u0026amp; nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko MC. Full \u0026amp; warm yet defined \u0026amp; textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. Expect similar lushness through an articulate midrange and sweet, airy high-frequency attack \u0026amp; decay. Compatible with any MM phono preamp on the market, Blue Point No. 3 delivers the refinement of MC cartridges without the need for a specialty phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features and User Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"uWr7Gc_s,uWr7Gc_t\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=uWr7Gc_r\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMusical and Engaging Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reviewers praise the cartridge for its rich, full, and warm sound, particularly its deep and textured bass response. The midrange is articulate, and high frequencies are sweet and airy without being aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEase of Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: A major advantage of the high-output design (2.5mV) is that it can be used with any standard 47k Ohm MM phono stage, eliminating the need for a specialized MC preamp or step-up transformer. This makes it a convenient and affordable entry point into the world of MC cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBuild Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: The cartridge is handcrafted in Japan and features an aluminum pipe cantilever and a 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical nude-mounted stylus. It has an overhead mounting design with a beveled front fascia for easy installation and visibility of the stylus tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e: According to \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFidelity Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, it is a \"fantastic all-rounder\" that delivers precision and detail, though ultimate dynamics and high-frequency resolution are reserved for much more expensive options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"uWr7Gc_1b,uWr7Gc_1c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=uWr7Gc_1a\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-toolbar\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"NRefec\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"uWr7Gc_22,uWr7Gc_23\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=uWr7Gc_21\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHigh Output Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e2.5mV @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e13Hz – 35kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAluminum Pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInternal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e135Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e47kΩ (standard MM input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRecommended Tracking Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e2.0g (range is 1.8g – 2.2g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" 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