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Sumiko Blue Point MC Original Phono Cartridge - Pre-Loved

Sale price$461.00
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Sumiko Blue Point Original (Mc) Phono Cartridge - Pre Loved

Sumiko Blue Point MC Original Phono Cartridge - Pre-Loved

SkyFi 479

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

479 South Broad Street
Glen Rock NJ 07452
United States

+12018790000

General:
Sumiko Moving-Coil (MC) cartridges are some of our favorite cartridges at SkyFi.

This original Oyster series Blue Point MC cartridge is in great condition, complete with its original box and original accessories. 

We examined it under our dedicated shop microscope and found the stylus to be in great shape and ready for many more hours of music playback.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Some wear shown on the box, Cartridge body and needle look great. Overall good condition for its age.

Brand Background:
For nearly 40 years, SUMIKO has provided the finest array of phono cartridges to discriminating analog enthusiasts around the world. The long list of iconic models produced by SUMIKO reads like a “who’s who” of analog audio’s illustrious past.

Ownership:
Single Owner

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:
Exactly as pictured and described above.

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

Specs:
Cartridge type: moving coil
Frequency response: 15 - 35,000 Hz (special 15 - 50,000 Hz)
Output voltage: 2.5mV
Channel separation: 32 dB (special 35 dB)
Channel balance: 0.5 dB
Compliance: 15
Stylus shape: 0.3 x 0.8 mil elliptical
Load impedance: 47,000 Ohms
Tracking force: 1.5-1.9g (special 1.7-2.1g)
Recommended force: 1.7g (special 2.0g)
Weight: 6.0g (special 9.0g)

Testing Process:
We start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.

We also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.

Following that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.

We then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.

Next we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.

On certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.

SKU: 104092
Sumiko Blue Point Original (Mc) Phono Cartridge - Pre Loved
Sumiko Blue Point MC Original Phono Cartridge - Pre-Loved Sale price$461.00