SANSUI Tonearm

Sansui, one of Japan’s most influential HiFi manufacturers, produced tonearms that matched its celebrated turntables and amplifiers. With sturdy construction and musical warmth, Sansui tonearms reflect the company’s dedication to accessible yet high-quality analog playback. Today, they are valued not only for their performance but also for their role in shaping the history of Japanese HiFi culture, making them highly collectible among vintage enthusiasts.

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.