Blue Point Special vs Ortofon MC Rondo Red
The MC Rondo Red's output is 0.5 mV against the Blue Point Special's 2.5 mV and its tracking force 2.3 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MC) and stylus type (Elliptical).
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The Sumiko Blue Point Special is a moving coil phono cartridge known for its enhanced mechanical grounding and improved sound quality. It features a brass mounting plate for better mechanical stability compared to the standard Blue Point model. The cartridge is designed to provide a smoother tonal balance and greater clarity by reducing internal vibrations.
Phono cartridge specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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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 MC Rondo Red's output is 0.5 mV against the Blue Point Special's 2.5 mV and its tracking force 2.3 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MC) and stylus type (Elliptical).
The Moonstone's output is 3.0 mV against the Blue Point Special's 2.5 mV and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and stylus type (Elliptical).
The AT33EV's output is 0.3 mV against the Blue Point Special's 2.5 mV and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MC).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Blue Point No. 3 Low's output is 0.5 mV against the Blue Point Special's 2.5 mV and its channel separation 30 dB against 35 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and stylus type (Elliptical).
Blue Point No. 2
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