Etsuro Urushi

Japanese craftsmanship without compromise.

Few analogue products combine artistry and engineering as beautifully as an Etsuro Urushi moving coil cartridge.

Handcrafted in Japan, every Etsuro cartridge brings together the finest modern materials with the centuries-old tradition of Urushi lacquer, creating a product that is as visually exquisite as it is musically captivating. Each cartridge is assembled by skilled artisans, reflecting the same meticulous attention to detail that defines Japan's most respected crafts.

What immediately distinguishes an Etsuro cartridge is its remarkable sense of balance. Resolution is extraordinary, yet never at the expense of musicality. Every recording is presented with exceptional transparency, natural tonal colour and an effortless flow that draws the listener deeper into the performance.

Rather than sounding analytical or clinical, Etsuro cartridges possess a rare ability to reveal the smallest musical details while preserving the body, texture and emotion of real instruments and voices. It is this combination of precision and naturalness that has earned them the admiration of analogue enthusiasts around the world.

A cartridge to grow with

The Etsuro range has been carefully developed to suit every level of high-end analogue system while maintaining the same commitment to Japanese craftsmanship, precision engineering and natural musicality.

Gin-nezu (Silver Grey)
The newest and most accessible entry into the Etsuro family. Designed to introduce listeners to the unmistakable Etsuro sound while preserving the craftsmanship and musicality for which the brand is renowned.

Cobalt Blue
A remarkable balance of performance, refinement and value, making it the perfect introduction to the traditional Urushi lacquer series.

Bordeaux
Greater refinement, tonal richness and resolution, revealing even more of the emotion contained within every recording.

Gold
The flagship of the range, representing the ultimate expression of the Etsuro philosophy through uncompromising materials, craftsmanship and musical performance.

Each cartridge is handcrafted in Japan and built upon the same unwavering philosophy: to reproduce music with exceptional realism, natural tonal beauty and long-term listening satisfaction.

Pura Sound Perspective

A great analogue front end should never draw attention to itself. It should simply allow the music to emerge naturally from the record.

That is exactly what Etsuro achieves.

Its combination of effortless detail retrieval, tonal beauty and emotional engagement has made it one of our favourite moving coil cartridges. Whether partnered with an Aries Cerat phono stage or another reference analogue system, Etsuro consistently reminds us why vinyl remains such a rewarding and enduring format.

Available for demonstration in our Richmond showroom.