Etsuro Urushi Gin-Nezu MC Cartridge

Etsuro Silver Gray (Gin-nezu) is the newest model and the fourth release in the Etsuro series.
While positioned at the most accessible price point in the lineup, it inherits Etsuro’s design philosophy and meticulous craftsmanship, offering performance that “exceeds its price.” It brings true high-end sound closer and more easily within reach.
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 only 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.