SETO-HORI REMODEL FROM JICO

24th June 2022

A new, high-end cartridge from the Japanese outfit integrates the headshell with the cartridge

Based on an original 2019 design and machined from aluminium and copper ingots, the reason the cartridge and headhsell are integrated is to find and maintain a centre of gravity.

SETO-HORI REMODEL FROM JICO

Doing this apparently enhances the cartridge’s sensitivity while lowering resonance because you’re doing away with the addition of screws holding a standard cart to a headshell.

SETO-HORI REMODEL FROM JICO

Apparently based on the sane technology Neumann utilise when cutting acetate discs in the studio, the Seto-Horiuses a micro ridge stylus hanging off a boron cantilever. 

SETO-HORI REMODEL FROM JICO

The only price I have is in yen right now but you’re looking at somewhere in the region of £2,500.

SETO-HORI REMODEL FROM JICO

At the other end of the scale, I am talking to Jico about possibly grabbing a J44 cartridge for review.

This is a Shure M44 compatible cartridge priced around £100 – give or take – but negotiations are continuing so it may be a while but I’m making efforts, folks. I’m there, batting.

To learn more, click www.jico-stylus.com