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GIN-NEZU

ETSURO Gin-nezu

Etsuro Gin-nezu (Silver Gray) is the newest model and the fourth release in the Etsuro series.
Positioned as the most accessible entry in the lineup, it fully inherits Etsuro’s design philosophy and meticulous craftsmanship, delivering musical performance that comfortably exceeds expectations for its class.
It brings true high-end sound closer, making the Etsuro experience more easily within reach—without compromise. Design and Signature Color“Gin-nezu” (Silver Gray) is one of Japan’s traditional colors. Its calm gray tone, enhanced with a subtle silver sheen, representing the strength and elegance that reside within stillness. This color symbolizes the sonic character of the model—more than just an exterior finish, it reflects the product’s design philosophy and musical expression.

 

Sound Quality and Design Philosophy

A low-impedance design (5Ω / 0.40mV output) delivers excellent noise resistance and a deep sense of quietness. It pairs well with step-up transformers and MC head amps, offering a stable and confident sonic presentation.For the first time in the series, a boron cantilever has been adopted, providing the speed and resolution that a high-rigidity material can offer. In addition, the 80μm micro-line diamond stylus reproduces fine musical details with exceptional precision, capturing even the most delicate nuances.The housing is crafted from aircraft-grade Extra Super Duralumin, combining Japanese craftsmanship with advanced materials to present a new sonic world. A balance of calmness and stability, power and resolution, tradition and innovation—Etsuro Silver Gray embodies the musical expression symbolized by its Gin-nezu color.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Moving coil

Frequency response

15-50,000Hz

Output voltage

0.40mV/1kHz

Output balance

<0.5dB/1kHz

Channel separation

30dB/1kHz

Tracking weight

2gr

Impedance

5Ω/1kHz

Trackability

70μm/2gr

Stylus shape

80μm microline diamond

Cantilever

0.28φBoron Cantilever

Cartridge base

Extra super duralumin(A7075)

Cartridge housing

Extra super duralumin(A7075)

Housing processing

Gin-nezu color coating

Terminal pin

Rhodium plated

Cartridge weight

8.1 grams

Content

Warranty card, Instruction manual (Dimensions, specifications), Stylus brush, 2 mounting screws

Box Material

Paulownia

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