Named for the Tsugaru region of Japan, this Urushi cartridge carries the full weight of Koetsu’s artisanal heritage. Its rosewood body is hand-lacquered with traditional Urushi — a process that not only creates a stunning finish but physically alters the body’s resonant properties for a more musical, coherent sound. Silver-clad ultra-high-purity copper coils, a Permendur magnet, and a boron cantilever deliver a richly textured, three-dimensional presentation with low distortion and a midrange that many describe as simply magical. Now featuring threaded mounting screws for easier setup, the Tsugaru is the kind of cartridge that makes time irrelevant — because the music becomes everything.
Specifications
Urushi Lacquered Rosewood Body
Silverplated Copper Coil Wiring
Permendur Magnet
Boron Cantilever
0.4 mV Output
9.37g Net Weight
Recommended Tracking Force 1.8-2.0g
Recommended Load 75-500 ohms