Description
The Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High is the same character and drive of the Blue Point, but in a high-output version that can be connected to a standard MM input.
That is, you get the speed and openness of MC delivery without the obligatory separate MC phono stage. And for many systems, this is a very apt balance.
It sounds energetic and transparent. The attack is fast, the microdynamics are alive — the music literally “moves”. The guitars have a clear contour and drive, the drums have a kick and rhythm, the electronics sound structured and collected.
The midrange is open, with good focus. The vocals are delivered closer to the listener, with a sense of presence and purity. There is no excessive warmth or blurriness — the delivery is rather neutral, but not cold. This is the balance when the emotion is preserved, but the sound remains accurate.
The upper frequencies are clean and airy. Details are delivered clearly, without aggression, but with a good amount of information. The bass is fast, elastic, with good control — it is not massive, but very rhythmic.
The open cabinet design helps reduce parasitic resonances, so the stage is built wide, with a sense of space between the instruments. In a good system, this gives a very lively and dynamic picture.
Sumiko Blue Point No.3 High is the perfect option for those who want to try the character of an MC cartridge without changing the phono stage. It is a fast, driving and very versatile option that adds energy and openness to the system, while maintaining musicality.
