Ohh I did not know - well I guess we’ll see what happens… Anyway, I would like to have a chance to service my Blue Stone when the time comes. Hopefully there will be ’something’ out there then….
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Arturo imported Koetsu carts for decades to Europe (Axiss Europe) and knows the brand (and the Sugano family) very well.
It seems, that he spent a longer time in Japan to make the rebirth of the Koetsu brand possible.
I am very happy about his success!
Back in the Groove: Koetsu Returns to Vinyl’s Front Lines | Stereophile.com
Arturo Manzano, a longtime admirer of Koetsu phono cartridges, has reassembled Koetsu’s original team of artisans to bring the acclaimed brand back to the international market. “Koetsu was one of the first brands I distributed after I founded AXISS Audio Distribution over 30 years ago,” Manzano...
Koetsu Reborn: Analog2Fidelity Resurrects Iconic Phono Cartridge Line with Original Artisans
Analog2Fidelity resurrects Koetsu phono cartridge line with original craftsmen. Announces world debut of three Koetsu cartridges at AXPONA 2025.
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Absolutely and I hope they will find time to train younger Koetsu apprentices in the fine art of awesome cartridge craft so the magic flourishes into the future.Arturo imported Koetsu carts for decades to Europe (Axiss Europe) and knows the brand (and the Sugano family) very well.
It seems, that he spent a longer time in Japan to make the rebirth of the Koetsu brand possible.
I am very happy about his success!
Back in the Groove: Koetsu Returns to Vinyl’s Front Lines | Stereophile.com
Arturo Manzano, a longtime admirer of Koetsu phono cartridges, has reassembled Koetsu’s original team of artisans to bring the acclaimed brand back to the international market. “Koetsu was one of the first brands I distributed after I founded AXISS Audio Distribution over 30 years ago,” Manzano...www.stereophile.com
Koetsu Reborn: Analog2Fidelity Resurrects Iconic Phono Cartridge Line with Original Artisans
Analog2Fidelity resurrects Koetsu phono cartridge line with original craftsmen. Announces world debut of three Koetsu cartridges at AXPONA 2025.www.businesswire.com
I wish Arturo all the best on this project!
But won't it take some time for people to gain confidence that a new Blue Lace sounds substantially the same as the original Blue Lace?
But won't it take some time for people to gain confidence that a new Blue Lace sounds substantially the same as the original Blue Lace?
Something like the Blue Lace would seem to be the hill to conquer. I’m definitely rooting for them!
The ramp up of the new set up started with servicing old Koetsu carts in Q4 2024.
(All Parts apart from the Body will be changed during the service process)
To my knowledge no complaints so far about serviced carts.
Now,at a first new cart step, new wooden bodies will be available and will be completed with the same ingredients as used for the service carts.
To me, this sounds promising to get the former original Koetsu sound.
I’ve joined the Koetsu club.
As they say, you only live once.
Appreciate all the Jedi masters here who have paved the way.
Will be comparing it against the Hana Umami Red on a Kuzma 4Point.
Congratulations!
IMO, Totally different animal to an Umami Red. When you have had it for a while I'll be very interested to hear your impressions.
IMO, Totally different animal to an Umami Red. When you have had it for a while I'll be very interested to hear your impressions.
I recently picked up a Koetsu Azule Platinum secondhand. I may have to get it re-tipped and will probably start by asking Expert Stylus in the UK to take a look at its condition. But, in the meantime.... thoughts on what tonearm to pair it with?
I have a Kuzma 4 Point 14 that's pretty high in effective mass. And a 9" SupaTrac Blackbird that, I believe, has an adjustable weight for different cart compliances.
Other candidates might be a Jelco 850L or a GrooveMaster 12-J (both 12" arms).
Or am I better off trying to track down a Fidelity Research 64-S? Or an Ikeda?
A 12" SupaTrac also comes to mind, given its extra mass, but might feel redundant given the 9" I already have?
Thanks for any thoughts.
I have a Kuzma 4 Point 14 that's pretty high in effective mass. And a 9" SupaTrac Blackbird that, I believe, has an adjustable weight for different cart compliances.
Other candidates might be a Jelco 850L or a GrooveMaster 12-J (both 12" arms).
Or am I better off trying to track down a Fidelity Research 64-S? Or an Ikeda?
A 12" SupaTrac also comes to mind, given its extra mass, but might feel redundant given the 9" I already have?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Hi wbass,
I had the same question for the WBF last year. Check out the thread starting here:
What tonearm(s) are people using with their Koetsu cartridges?
What tonearm(s) are people using with their Koetsu cartridges? I’m considering changing my tonearm to one better suited to the Koetsu cartridges. Although my VPI unipivot Fat Boy arm sounds very good, its relatively low effective mass might not be bringing out the best in the Koetsus even with...
www.whatsbestforum.com
Responses indicated a wide variety of tonearms were used with the Koetsu cartridges. My own personal journey was narrowed down to a Fidelity Research 64s/66s and a Glanz MH-1200s. In the end, I chose the latter for a variety of reasons. Basically, you can't go wrong with any of the most popular tonearms you and others mentioned. Good luck.
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