SH vs Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Low
The Blue Point No. 3 Low's output is 0.5 mV against the SH's 2.0 mV and its channel separation 30 dB against 28 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (HOMC).
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SH
HanaAnalogCartridgesDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$478
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About the SH
The Hana SH is a discontinued high-output moving-coil (MC) phono cartridge with a nude natural-diamond Shibata stylus and aluminum cantilever. Its 2.0 mV output and recommended 47 kΩ load make it suitable for use with standard MM phono inputs. Specifications include a 2 g tracking force, 70 µm trackability, 28 dB channel separation, 15–32,000 Hz frequency response, 130 Ω impedance, and a 5 g cartridge weight. The SH was manufactured in Japan by Excel Sound Corporation.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- HOMC
- Output Voltage
- 2.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- shibata
- Stylus Size
- 0.5 µm
- Channel Separation
- 28 dB
- Impedance
- 130Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 15 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.00227 kg (0 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions