Benz MC Gold vs Sumiko Blue Point special

Well, Just to go to show you how much I have listened to anything on this system. Checked when I got home and it's a Denon 3802 avr receiver. When I got out of this hobby I wanted something that she could enjoy. It is after all, all about her. At least at the time. Now I have it back. LOL.
I may upgrade the power unit in the future. One step at a time.

Again any direction in cartridge choice would be appreciated.
Randy

Jim, I was kind of surprised by the response regarding the Blue Point myself. As I use to sell them. But to each his own and it could be the cartridge arm combo as you mentioned. That was the problem.
I only have access to one dealer here that sells analog and he can get the Sumiko and the Grado. The others I would have to purchase online. But I've read very good things about the Benz. This match is kind of going to be a shot in the dark for me. Anyone out there with this table have any thoughts,.
Any other cartridges that I should look at?
Thanks for the input.
Randy

Cartridge matching your arm and table is the key. It is not as simple as picking "the best cartridge." My dealer fit a Benz Glider (thats 2 cartridges higher in Benz'line than the MC) to my LP12/Akito combo and it was horrible. Flat, dull, and lifeless. We put on a Blue Point Special and it was much better. It was dynamic, transparent, and expressive. I am not saying that the Blue Point Special is a better cartridge than a Benz Glider, just that in my setup it was better. I heard the very same Benz Glider perform wonderfully with a Michel Gyrodec and SME 3009 tonearm. However, I can say the Blue Point Special is definitely not junk!

I'd like to throw the Grado Reference Platinum 1 into the mix.
Randy

Update. I meant the Benz MC Silver not the Gold. And any other thoughts of cartrdges I'm not aware of in these price range.
Randy

I need something with high output as it will be going into a Denon 2801 AVR receiver. I picked those two because there price is relatively close. Speakers are B&W CDM9's
I appreciate the input. Thank you very much.
Randy

Although I liked my Sumiko Black Pearl, I absolutely love the BenZ Micro Gold! Way way more detail and the sound stage opens up nicely. I notice a lot of timber with the Benz too! I do not even think mine is broken in as it only has about 12 Hrs on it. But I love it! And yes I realize you are comparing it to the blue point, but thats something I have never owned. So just giving my actual experience. Cheers and good luck.

The Blue point special is "junk" buy the Benz!