Moonstone vs Blue Point No. 3 Low
The Blue Point No. 3 Low's output is 0.5 mV against the Moonstone's 3.0 mV. Both share compliance (12 cu), tracking force (2.0 g), and channel separation (30 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$239 - $399
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About the Moonstone
The Sumiko Moonstone is a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality vinyl playback without the complexity or cost of moving coil systems. It features a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus for precise tracking and minimal record wear, a 0.5mm aluminum cantilever for rigidity and accurate signal transfer, and high-purity copper coils for low noise and high output. The Moonstone is praised for its balanced, dynamic sound, outperforming many comparably priced moving coil cartridges while requiring only standard MM preamplification. Its robust construction and efficient design result in superior stereo separation and a wide frequency response of 12Hz to 33kHz.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 3.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Stylus Size
- 0.3 µm
- Compliance
- 12 cu
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Impedance
- 1130Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 17.2 × 18.8 × 29 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.0065 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions