The Urushi Vermillion is the most distinctive cartridge in the Koetsu Urushi lineup — and the most technically daring. Unlike its siblings, it uses a true double-coil winding of both silver and copper wire with fewer turns, resulting in the lowest output of any Koetsu at just 0.2 mV. The payoff is a cartridge that is faster, more detailed, and more tonally transparent than any other Urushi model, while retaining the warmth, three-dimensionality, and emotional engagement the line is known for. Its hand-lacquered rosewood body is a work of art, and its ability to “humanize” vocals and acoustic instruments makes it especially compelling for jazz and classical listeners. For those with a high-gain phono stage and a taste for the extraordinary, the Vermillion is in a class of its own.
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