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Blue Point No. 2 – among the world’s first high-output MC cartridges – across decades has become something of a staple among listeners looking for a taste of moving coil sonics without the added expense of MC pre-amplification. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Point No. 3 comes after Sumiko's deep research into the resonance properties of Blue Point No. 2, seeking to reimagine how the housing resonates around the generator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSumiko says the sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure \u0026amp; Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With its tried-and-true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety and nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its buttery low-end response. Bass enthusiasts are in for a treat here. Full and warm yet defined \u0026amp; textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. You can expect a similar lushness through mids that remain decipherable, with a high-frequency attack and decay that’s simply sweet \u0026amp; airy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh and Low\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving developed such a refinement on a classic design, introducing a low-output variant was a no-brainer. As strongly as Sumiko stands behind Blue Point No. 3 High, Blue Point No. 3 Low is a game-changer. Owners of MC phonostages can experience the same listenability mentioned above, but with the depth and imaging typical of a low-output design, then some. 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Hand-assembled in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oriole maintains the tonally balanced, refined, and fatigueless character for which Sumiko is globally regarded. Enhanced with a high-efficiency, low-impedance generator as well as a nude Shibata line-contact stylus, the Oriole is a meaningful upgrade from the Songbird, approaching the performance of Sumiko's venerable Starling.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus and generator deliver impeccable detail retrieval, emotionally captivating dynamics, speedy attack, and sweet resolution. Deeply musical and endlessly listenable, Oriole's wholly analog-sounding character portrays musical material in natural balance with its surrounding ambience, and with life-like nuance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReference Series Open-Body MCs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumiko's Reference Series open-architecture cartridges minimize the potential for coloration and distortion due to energy buildup. Internal resonance is damped within the generator while the remaining resonance travels up through the bonded mounting plate and headblock, then down the tonearm, where it is dissipated harmlessly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrade In or Trade Up\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumiko offers a retip exchange or discount for most of its MC cartridges, eliminating a large headache for owners of these delicate devices. Contact us to find out the current policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Sumiko phono cartridge is hand-assembled by the world-class cartridge makers at Excel Sound in Yokohama, Japan. 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