The Urushi Wajima is a cartridge for those who believe analog playback should be an event. Its rosewood body, finished in traditional Wajima-style Urushi lacquer by Japanese artisans, is as much a work of art as a piece of audio engineering. Sonically, it delivers clarity, speed, and dynamics alongside a liquid, harmonically rich midrange that makes instruments and vocals open up in a way that feels genuinely lifelike. Produced in limited quantities, the Wajima rewards careful system matching with a soundstage and sense of ease that few cartridges at any price can approach. If you’re ready for analog playback that feels like the real thing, this is it.

Specifications

Rosewood Body with Urushi Lacquer

Silver-plated 6N Copper Coil Wiring

Samarium-Cobalt Magnet

Boron Cantilever

0.4 mV Output

9g Net Weight

Recommended Tracking Force 1.8-2.0g

Recommended Load 75-500 ohms