Phono Cartridges - Luxman
Upgrading your phono cartridge is one of the most effective upgrades you can make for your turntable. The most popular type of phono cartridge is the "moving magnet" (MM) type which offers excellent all-round sound quality, is relatively inexpensive and offers the benefit that you can replace the stylus (end of the cartridge) without changing the whole cartridge. Consequently we also sell a range of replacement styli (plural for stylus) to fit these.
In contrast, "moving coil" (MC) cartridges are the alternative type which are generally more expensive than moving magnet cartridges, but offer the best possible sound quality (although you can not replace the stylus on the end, so once the needle wears out, you need to replace the whole cartridge). We also sell a few 78 cartridges, designed to play older 78 speed shellac records (which can not be played by a normal phono cartridge.
Luxman is a highly regarded global brand which has become well known for its exceptional premium quality audio products. They focus on producing natural sound, free from artificial processing for an intimate dialog with music.
Established in 1925 following the advent of radio broadcasting in Japan, Luxman has a long history of contributing great acoustics to the audio world. The radio department opened in Lux Corporation, Osaka, which handled pictures and frames at that time.
Luxman's history of seeking higher sound quality started from this moment. The basis of their manufacturing process is the natural and genuine influence of music on people’s imagination. Luxman aims to protect the passion that musicians pour into their music and the meticulous labour of the recording artists who chronicle it. This unwavering effort to replicate every sound and delicate tonal nuance results in performances that carry the spirit of the artists along with the exhilarating atmosphere of concert sites as purely as possible.
Matching the artist and engineers’ level of zeal, Luxman works hard to maintain the integrity of composers, players and recording engineers. At their commemorative 80th anniversary, Luxman is still working towards further gratification through excellent music and sharing the pleasure with clients and users.