Description

Analog Relax is proud to announce the EX1000 cartridge, which has been carved from a rare piece of solid YAKUSUGI cedar that is over 2,000 years old. Its every component has been tuned to perfection.
The fine grain of the wood and the special resin content come together create a new cartridge with an organic and sensual sound the like of which has never been seen.

The 2,000 years old YAKUSUGI cedar wood body

As already explained, the EX1000 is made of solid 2,000 years old YAKUSUGI cedar, an extremely rare tree. The grain of the wood is very tight, because the tree rings only grow 1-2mm per year. The cedar also accumulates resin within it to prevent wear down caused by frequent rain. Using this rare material in the cartridge body allows for the creation of complex and sensual sounds. Due to the scarcity of the wood, this item is sure to become difficult to obtain in the future. (The EX1000 will be produced in limited quantities with what YAKUSUGI cedar that is available.)

The Ruby Cantilever

Ruby is said to be the second hardest material after diamond. We have machined it down and used it as material for the cantilever. It transmits vibrations at high speeds, allowing it to read the information from the grooves on records quickly. Ruby is a corundum mineral just like sapphire, but they contain different components, with ruby containing chromium.

Manufacturers website: ANALOG RELAX