Audio Craft Tonearm

Audio Craft of Japan is known for its modular tonearm systems that allow cartridge and headshell interchangeability. These designs gave audiophiles flexibility and tuning options, making them highly desirable during the golden era of analog playback. Rare today, Audio Craft tonearms are prized by collectors for their innovation, versatility, and ability to bring out the best in a wide range of cartridges.

Headshell Guide

The performance of a headshell depends greatly on its material and weight.
Aluminum is the most common and versatile choice, offering a well-balanced sound. Magnesium is lightweight yet rigid, delivering smooth and dynamic playback. Titanium provides extreme rigidity for crystal-clear resolution, while carbon fiber offers speed and detail with an ultra-light design. Wood, on the other hand, produces a warm, organic tone often preferred for jazz and acoustic music.


Weight is equally important: lightweight shells (up to 10 g) suit light tonearms and high-compliance cartridges, medium shells (11–15 g) work as versatile all-rounders, and heavy shells (16 g and above) pair best with heavy tonearms and low-compliance MC cartridges.


💡 Tip: Matching the headshell’s weight with your tonearm and cartridge compliance ensures the best resonance and tracking performance.