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The Japanese art of Urushi is a tradition dating back 10,000 years. This natural lacquer is sourced from the caustic sap of the indigenous Urushi trees. The Urushi is applied by the hands of select Japanese artisans. Once the lacquer cures it hardens around the natural rosewood body changing its resonant frequency.
All Koetsu Urushi models use silver cladded ultra-high purity copper coils. This process involves a silver sheath being slowly drawn over the copper. However, the Urushi Vermillion uses a unique combination of silver and copper wiring, with fewer turns than other Urushi models, resulting in lower mass and output. Sonically, the Vermillion is the fastest and most detailed sounding Urushi.
Many say the Urushi body Koetsus offer an even more exciting sonic signature compared to the standard Rosewood models.
Urushi Vermilion
The Koetsu Urushi Vermillion MC phono cartridge is highly regarded for its unique blend of musicality, craftsmanship, and sonic character.
Exquisite Sound Quality: The Vermillion is celebrated for its exceptionally rich, warm, and textured midrange, with a natural ability to render instrumental timbres and vocals in a lifelike, emotionally engaging way. Its sound is “addictive” and “magically three-dimensional,” making music listening deeply immersive.
It features a hand-lacquered Urushi rosewood body, double-coil winding of silver and copper (not just silver-plated copper), and a boron cantilever, resulting in the lowest output of any Koetsu (0.2mV) and a distinctive sonic signature-fast, detailed, and coherent.
Legendary Craftsmanship: Each cartridge is handcrafted in Japan, combining traditional Urushi lacquer techniques with high-purity materials, reflecting Koetsu’s heritage of artisanal excellence and audio innovation.
The Vermillion excels in creating a wide, deep soundstage and “humanizing” vocals, making it especially appealing for jazz, classical, and acoustic genres.
Beyond performance, the Urushi Vermillion is a work of art, admired for its beautiful lacquer finish and artisanal build.
If you value a cartridge that prioritizes musicality, emotional connection, and craftsmanship-especially for eclectic or classical tastes-the Koetsu Urushi Vermillion stands out as a compelling choice
Specifications
Urushi Lacquered Rosewood Body
Double Coil - Silver / Copper Coil Wiring
Permendur Magnet
Boron Cantilever
0.2 mV Output
9g Net Weight
Recommended Tracking Force 1.8-2.0g
Recommended Load 50-500 ohms
The Japanese art of Urushi is a tradition dating back 10,000 years. This natural lacquer is sourced from the caustic sap of the indigenous Urushi trees. The Urushi is applied by the hands of select Japanese artisans. Once the lacquer cures it hardens around the natural rosewood body changing its resonant frequency.
All Koetsu Urushi models use silver cladded ultra-high purity copper coils. This process involves a silver sheath being slowly drawn over the copper. However, the Urushi Vermillion uses a unique combination of silver and copper wiring, with fewer turns than other Urushi models, resulting in lower mass and output. Sonically, the Vermillion is the fastest and most detailed sounding Urushi.
Many say the Urushi body Koetsus offer an even more exciting sonic signature compared to the standard Rosewood models.
Urushi Vermilion
The Koetsu Urushi Vermillion MC phono cartridge is highly regarded for its unique blend of musicality, craftsmanship, and sonic character.
Exquisite Sound Quality: The Vermillion is celebrated for its exceptionally rich, warm, and textured midrange, with a natural ability to render instrumental timbres and vocals in a lifelike, emotionally engaging way. Its sound is “addictive” and “magically three-dimensional,” making music listening deeply immersive.
It features a hand-lacquered Urushi rosewood body, double-coil winding of silver and copper (not just silver-plated copper), and a boron cantilever, resulting in the lowest output of any Koetsu (0.2mV) and a distinctive sonic signature-fast, detailed, and coherent.
Legendary Craftsmanship: Each cartridge is handcrafted in Japan, combining traditional Urushi lacquer techniques with high-purity materials, reflecting Koetsu’s heritage of artisanal excellence and audio innovation.
The Vermillion excels in creating a wide, deep soundstage and “humanizing” vocals, making it especially appealing for jazz, classical, and acoustic genres.
Beyond performance, the Urushi Vermillion is a work of art, admired for its beautiful lacquer finish and artisanal build.
If you value a cartridge that prioritizes musicality, emotional connection, and craftsmanship-especially for eclectic or classical tastes-the Koetsu Urushi Vermillion stands out as a compelling choice
Specifications
Urushi Lacquered Rosewood Body
Double Coil - Silver / Copper Coil Wiring
Permendur Magnet
Boron Cantilever
0.2 mV Output
9g Net Weight
Recommended Tracking Force 1.8-2.0g
Recommended Load 50-500 ohms