Far be it for Sumiko to modify a design that’s proven so practical and pleasing to such a wide variety of listeners, but as they have pushed forward in recent years with their exploration of resonance optimization, it was only a matter of time before Sumiko's classic Blue Point No. 2 was re-evaluated. 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.

Along with the release of their Reference Celebration 40, Sumiko brings you the Blue Point No. 3 – another nod to their 40 years of cartridge development in the pursuit to enrich your listening experience. Sumiko has taken a close look & listen at the resonance properties of Blue Point No. 2 and have recognized room for refinement. Resonance having a more significant impact than many listeners may realize, Sumiko sought to reimagine how the housing resonates around the generator… and they feel they’ve struck gold.