This is One set Sumiko Oyster Series Blue Point NO.3 Low MC Cartridge, brand new in box, not used before, 100% Authentic made by Sumiko from Japan.

Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Moving Coil Cartridge

Recently, Sumiko made the decision to explore the resonance optimisation of the Blue Point No. 2 as they recognised there was room for refinement for this well-established cartridge. Resonance has a more significant impact than many listeners realise and Sumiko wanted to reimagine how the housing resonates around the generator in the Blue Point range. This resulted in the arrival of the new Blue Point No. 3.

With the tried and true moving cartridge generator system, the smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety and nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko moving cartridge. Blue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its low-end response. Full and warm yet defined and textured, the cosiness of the bass will invite you right in. In addition to this, you can expect a similar richness through the mids that remain decipherable, high-frequency attack and decay that’s simply sweet and airy.

Having developed such a refinement on a classic design, introducing both a high and low output variant was a no-brainer. As strongly as we admire the Blue Point No. 3 High, the Blue Point No. 3 Low is a game changer. Owners of moving cartridge phono stages can experience the same audio experience mentioned, but with the depth and imaging typical of a low-output design. Similar to its predecessors, Blue Point No. 3 remains a high-value performer that is affordable and with the introduction of Blue Point No. 3 Low, there’s a Blue Point for everyone.


Technical Data

Mass 6g

Stylus 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical

Cantilever Aluminium Pipe

Coils High-Purity Copper

Internal Impedance 28Ω

Load Impedance >100Ω

Frequency Response 13Hz – 35kHz

Output Voltage 0.5mV @ 1kHz

Channel Separation 30dB @ 1kHz

Channel Balance <1dB @ 1kHz

Compliance 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz

Capacitance 100pF – 200pF

Vertical Tracking Angle 20°

Tracking Force Range 1.8g – 2.2g

Recommended Tracking Force 2.0g


SUMIKO no longer provide paper manuals with their products - you will find this is now common practice with most manufacturers. This is in an effort to be more environmentally-friendly.

The good news is you can easily find your manual on the Sumiko website at https://sumikophonocartridges.com/ 



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