{"product_id":"sumiko-blue-point-no-3-high-output","title":"Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High High Output MC pickup","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Connection to the MM phono input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Soft, fine, natural sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The further development of the legendary design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Very good scanning capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Elliptical needle grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Resonance-optimized housing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-menu--product js--tab-menu js--menu-scroller\" data-scrollable=\"true\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab--container-list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab--container has--content is--active\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab--content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"is--main\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content--description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oyster-MC for MM phono amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong with the release of the Reference Celebration 40, Sumiko is releasing the Blue Point No. 3—a further tribute to its 40 years of cartridge development. Sumiko carefully examined and listened to the resonance characteristics of the Blue Point No. 2 and identified room for refinement. Since resonance has a greater impact than many listeners realize, they sought to redesign the cabinet's resonance around the generator... and we think they've struck gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sonic presentation of the Blue Point No. 3 is reminiscent of vintage Shure and Stanton MMs, known for their smoothness. With the proven MC generator system, this smoothness is balanced by the subtlety and nuance you expect from a Sumiko MC. First and foremost—and if that word was ever appropriate—the Blue Point No. 3 builds its sound from the bottom up, with a wonderfully smooth low-frequency response. Bass lovers will get their money's worth here. Lush and warm, yet defined and structured—the naturalness of the bass will immediately captivate you. But that's not all. You can expect the same color and richness in the midrange, which still remains transparent, and a treble that is delicate yet airy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High is suitable for medium-weight tonearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOutput voltage: 2.5mV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplifier connection\/termination: Phono MM\/47kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDynamic needle compliance, lateral: 12μm*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eScanning diamond: elliptical (r\/R 8 x 18μm).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTracking force: 2g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e * Needle compliance measured at 100Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Sumiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSumiko\u003c\/em\u003e is a Japanese girl’s name that means something like “child of kindness” or “beautiful child”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFrom the Oyster models to the Reference series, Sumiko handcrafts every pickup in the Land of Smiles, close to the waters where the eponymous oysters live, and has been doing so for over 40 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model lines: Oyster and Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Oyster series includes the MM cartridges Oyster, Black Pearl, Pearl, Rainier, Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst as well as the MC Blue Point No. 3, which is available as a high- and low-output MC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reference Cartridge series includes four MC models: Songbird, Starling, Celebration 40, and Palo Santos Presentation. The Songbird is also available in high- and low-output MC versions. The Songbird and Starling are open-ended, meaning they don't have cabinets. The generators of the Celebration 40 and Palo Santos Presentation are housed in wooden cabinets with an open bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAll Sumiko cartridges come with a stylus guard. This is especially important for cartridges without a housing. Sumiko also understands that the eye is important and ships its cartridges in high-quality packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade of the MM cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou can upgrade your Sumiko MM cartridge by simply replacing the stylus cantilever. Important: All upgradeable cartridges operate with the same tracking force—so no adjustment work is necessary after upgrading the stylus cantilever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the Black Pearl and Pearl are identical except for the stylus, a Pearl stylus upgrades the Black Pearl to the Pearl. The generators also differ in the Rainier through Amethyst models. You can read more about the differences in this excellent report by Bernhard Rietschel from LowBeats magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe advantages of the higher-quality needle insert: Lighter needle carriers, a bare or better-cut diamond, or a better polish of the diamond – against or with the structure of the diamond crystal lattice – significantly improve the sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade steps stereo needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRainier – simplest needle carrier. Elliptical-cut diamond (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOlympia – better selected* sensing diamond. Elliptical cut diamond (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMoonstone – lighter aluminum stylus. Elliptical cut diamond (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWellfleet – nude diamond with elliptical cut (r\/R 8 x 18µm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAmethyst – bare line contact cut (r\/R 5 x 20µm).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional shellac sylus for MM cartridges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor the models Rainier to Amethyst there is a Stylus RS78 with spherical (R 76µm) needle cut for shellac records.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"is--second\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"awards-test--wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg id=\"tinymce-editor-image-9bfe7c1b-719d-4ca3-a507-b9992fb6ec7d\" class=\"tinymce-editor-image tinymce-editor-image-9bfe7c1b-719d-4ca3-a507-b9992fb6ec7d\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audiotra.de\/media\/image\/3d\/87\/92\/sum_bluepoint3high_highlight.jpg\" alt=\"sum_bluepoint3high_highlight\" data-src=\"media\/image\/sum_bluepoint3high_highlight.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"The Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High is a fantastic all-rounder. Details are accurately reproduced by the pickup, but not overly emphasized. The Blue Point No.3 seems to have a knack for highlighting the essential components of the pieces, thus facilitating access to the core of the compositions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Knuth Zensen (FIDELITY 05\/23)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content--title\"\u003e Available downloads:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"content--list list--unstyled\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"list--entry\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiotra.de\/media\/pdf\/6d\/8a\/90\/Sum_TA_Techdat.pdf\" class=\"content--link link--download\" title=\"Product information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"icon--arrow-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eProduct information\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli class=\"list--entry\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiotra.de\/media\/pdf\/58\/9b\/52\/FIDELITY_2023_05_Sumiko_BPNo3_High.pdf\" class=\"content--link link--download\" title=\"Test - FIDELITY: Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"icon--arrow-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTest - FIDELITY: Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content--title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"content--list list--unstyled\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55150076526967,"sku":"","price":599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3567\/9607\/files\/sum_BluePoint_Hi_1_600x600_2x_d1c86986-0ed9-4a46-81b3-f4cdf82f0b91.jpg?v=1745416172","url":"https:\/\/klang-maschine.de\/en\/products\/sumiko-blue-point-no-3-high-output","provider":"Klang Maschine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}