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    Sumiko Blue Point ID

    Hello all, I was given a Sumiko Blue Point high output MC cartridge. It looks identical to the Blue Point No 2 except the branding only says "Blue Point" without the No 2. Safe to assume this is the original version? I can't find any spec details on it. Only in the No 2. Appreciate the help
  2. motleypixel

    98% sure this Cart/Stylus will fit my Pioneer PL-7 head-shell...

    Hi folks, first timer here. I now have dad's old Pioneer PL-7 and it works great, but I feel it needs a new cart/stylus. I'll attach a short video clip below. This is what I know: - I don't know the brand/model cart/stylus currently on it. - I do know from personal correspondence that the...
  3. MuseChaser

    SAE 1000e vs Sumiko Bluepoint?

    Short question version - Does anyone have any experience listening and comparing the SAE 1000e touted in the other lengthy thread with a Sumiko Bluepoint and/or Bluepoint No. 2? Would be interested in your observations. Explanation/Detail - I currently have an original Bluepoint installed on a...
  4. Johnny_Law

    Experience / recommendations about Sumiko trade-in / trade-up or re-tip?

    I have two Blue Point cartridges (a p-mount and a regular mount, this one confusingly not labeled "No.2", although I have not been able to find any info about a non-No.2 half-inch mount) ... the p-mount cart's stylus has drifted off-center, and the half-inch cart's stylus has lost its tip. I'll...
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    Is the Hana SL cartridge compatible with Sumiko Premier MMT tonearm?

    Is the Hana SL cartridge compatible with Sumiko Premier MMT tonearm? Thinking of upgrading a 30+ year old cartridge. <yeah yeah, but it still sounds great>. Very intrigued by the Hana SL cartridge & thinking of replacing the aforementioned Grace F9E (?) moving magnet cart. Turntable: SOTA...
  6. BigBogner

    My first Low Output Moving Coil cartridge, and it came all the way from the 80’s!

    Pics first: https://imgur.com/a/PV7XCL9 I spotted this Rotel RP-900 listed on OfferUp for $250 yesterday. Immediately I noticed how in the listing, the seller mentioned it having a Sumiko Talisman Sapphire cartridge, although you couldn’t make out the cartridge in the pictures. I’ve been...
    • BigBogner
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    • pioneer rotel rp-900 sumiko talisman
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Isaac C.

    Kenwood KD 500 and Sumiko MMT Setup Question

    Hello everyone, I just acquired a Kenwood KD 500 for which I will be mounting a Sumiko MMT. I have a friend making a blank armboard for it. The Sumiko has a spindle to pivot distance of 221.7mm. On the stock armboard the pivot to spindle distance is 222mm to the dead center of the armboard (I...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • kd 500 kenwood mounting sumiko tonearm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. JPJ

    Kenwood KD500 - armboard mounting templates

    I'm looking for a template to make armboard for a Sumiko MMT for my KD 500 if anyone happens to have one. Or does anyone know if drilling a hole dead center of the armboard would work? Looks like one of the 2 armboards that originally come with the table has a center cut mounting hole. thanks.
    • JPJ
    • Thread
    • kd 500 kenwood mmt sumiko tone arm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. Isaac C.

    Cartridge Recommendations for Sanyo TP 1000?

    Hello everyone, I purchased a Sanyo TP 1000 awhile back and am currently in the market for a new cartridge. I have been looking at vintage and modern cartridges. Of the vintage options I have been looking at Shure, Pickering, Ortofon, and Audio Technica. Of the newer offerings, I have been...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridge grado ortofon pickering recommendation sanyo shure sumiko
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. Jnye0526

    Best cart options for the money?

    Hello! So I'm currently using a Sumiko Blue Point #2 on a Pro-ject RPM 5 and this is by far the best sounding cart I've ever owned. With that said I'm not sure I can (or want to) afford the 450 bucks to replace it every couple years. So I'm wondering if anyone had any opinions on any other...
    • Jnye0526
    • Thread
    • cartridge lp pro-ject rpm 5 sumiko vinyl
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Guidance on a Linn Basik

    Long time lurker here who’s looking for some guidance. I’ve got the opportunity to pick up a Linn Basik with a Basik Plus Tonearm and original Sumiko Blue Point cart (with the p-mount adapter). The cost would be $425. The table is in great shape. Apparently it was owned by an audiophile who...
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    Guidance on a Linn Basik

    Long time lurker here who’s looking for some guidance. I’ve got the opportunity to pick up a Linn Basik with a Basik Plus Tonearm and original Sumiko Blue Point cart (with the p-mount adapter). The cost would be $425. The table is in great shape. Apparently it was owned by an audiophile who...
  13. seaneee

    Step Up Transformer options/advice for MC Blue Point no.2 cart

    Hey all. Looking for some advice to give my Blue Point no.2 a little boost. I'm running it through a Luxman SQ38Ds tube amp — the one without the internal transformer. Even though the amp is technically supposed to handle MC carts, it's a little on the quiet side. So looking for some options...
    • seaneee
    • Thread
    • blue point no.2 luxman sq38ds mc step up transformer sumiko
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. P

    New cart for PS-X50

    Hey all, I have a PS-X50 with the PUA-7 tonearm. Can't find any info in the manual or online about the mass of this tonearm, though I have read threads that say it's a moderate-to-high-mass. I'm currently looking for a good cart for it and I'm trying to match compliance pretty well. Looking...
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    The Official SOTA Turntable Thread

    All SOTA tables and phono related, history, different level of builds over the years and so forth. I have been meaning to start this thread for a long time, there is a lot of us here and even more lately. I have had and worked on quiet a few SOTA tables like the Stars and it's as if they all...
    • 4-2-7
    • Thread
    • sota star sapphire sumiko
    • Replies: 2,148
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. SUMIKO 'THE ARM' MDC 800 LE (Rare in Bronze)

    SUMIKO 'THE ARM' MDC 800 LE (Rare in Bronze)

    SOTA SAPPHIRE TT....SUMIKO 'THE ARM' MDC 800 LE (Rare in Bronze)....GARROTT 101 CARTRIDGE.
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    • garrott sota sumiko
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  17. Heavenly.

    Heavenly.

    Sota Sapphire-Sota Headamp-Bronze Sumiko 'The Arm' MDC 800 LE-Garrott 101 Cartridge.
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    • garrott sota sumiko
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