Sumiko Blue Point III, or Blackbird

[mosttoysrk]

Anyone have any listening experiences with these 2 MC cartridges. I am looking to replace my old Blue Point with either the III or the blackbird. I have a Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and at this moment can't remember my tonearm.

 

[risabet]

Anyone have any listening experiences with these 2 MC cartridges. I am looking to replace my old Blue Point with either the III or the blackbird. I have a Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and at this moment can't remember my tonearm.

I've yet to hear a BP that doesn't sound like sh*t. Go with the Blackbird which is supposedly miles better or better still one of the Benz cartridges which are exceptionally musical as opposed to audiophiley IMO.

 

[mosttoysrk]

Thanks for the reply, what is your opinion of the high output Micro Benz glider cartridge?

 

[tonepub]

The three medium priced MC's ive owned and enjoyed have been the Blackbird, the Dynavector 17D3 and the Shelter 501...

Shelter is a bit warm, Dynavector right in the middle and the Blackbird a bit forward. Depending on your system, any of them might be your cup of tea.

For a little more money the Lyra Argo-i is quite nice too. A little more detail than the other three.

Good luck shopping!

 

[risabet]

Thanks for the reply, what is your opinion of the high output Micro Benz glider cartridge?

I like it quite a bit, unfortunately when I got my "Ace" I lacked the funds to get a "Glider." My next cartridge is between a Benz "L2" or in a stretch a Dynavector XX-2.