Japanese-Made Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge Personifies High-End Value: Plays LPs with Precision, Refinement, and Smoothness

The authoritative sound of the Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 moving-coil phono cartridge is reminiscent of old-school Shure and Stanton moving-magnet cartridges that were prized for their smoothness. Utilizing a tried-and-true moving-coil generator system, Sumiko designed the Blue Point No. 3 to deliver that exact kind of smoothness as well as the subtlety, nuance, and warmth analog lovers want from a high-end cartridge.

Beginning with its buttery low-end response, the Japanese-made Blue Point No. 3 performs with precision throughout the entire audible range. Full and warm – yet defined and textured – the coziness of the bass invites you to lean in. You can expect similar lushness through the mids. Blue Point No. 3 also offers precise yet powerful high-frequency attack and decay, which help create cohesive, transformative listening experiences. As analog guru Michael Fremer says, you'll get a "wide, deep three-dimensional soundstage on which [are] laid out details galore, plus a rich, smooth overall presentation."

Have an MC-only phono preamplifier? With the Blue Point No. 3 Low Output version, you can enjoy the same amazing performance described above along with the depth and imaging typical of a low-output design.

Complete with threaded inserts for easy installation, Blue Point No. 3 is availanle as both a High Output and Low Output version. (Use the drop-down menu to make your selection.) If you have any questions, contact a Music Direct audio consultant to learn how a high-quality Sumiko phono cartridge can make a world of difference in the performance of your turntable.

"With improved resonance control based on a new and definitely more attractive body compared to the Blue Point 2 (plus the addition of threaded inserts that make installation far easier), the Blue Point 3 sounds far more refined, smooth, and sweet compared to its somewhat more 'rough around the edge' predecessor..."
—Michael Fremer, Analog Planet

"Micro-details are delivered with beautiful realism... Instruments and voices are clearly differentiated, and placement of each performer in relation to the listener easily discernable..."
—Eric Pye, Ecoustics