Blue Point No. 3 Low vs Moonstone
The Moonstone's output is 3.0 mV against the Blue Point No. 3 Low's 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (12 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (30 dB).
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The Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 Low is a low-output moving coil phono cartridge that offers exceptional sound quality with enhanced depth and precision. It features a nude-mounted 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus, an aluminum pipe cantilever, and high-purity copper coils. This cartridge is ideal for those seeking a more nuanced presentation with fuller and warmer bass, clear mids, and articulate highs.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Moonstone's output is 3.0 mV against the Blue Point No. 3 Low's 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (12 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (30 dB).
The EH's compliance is 10 cu against the Blue Point No. 3 Low's 12 cu, its output 2.0 mV against 0.5 mV, and its channel separation 25 dB against 30 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
The 900 Super's output is 0.2 mV against the Blue Point No. 3 Low's 0.5 mV, its tracking force 1.5 g against 2.0 g, and its channel separation 27 dB against 30 dB. Both share compliance (12 cu).
The BlackBird Lo's output is 0.7 mV against the Blue Point No. 3 Low's 0.5 mV and its channel separation 35 dB against 30 dB. Both share compliance (12 cu) and tracking force (2.0 g).
Blue Point No. 3
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