Koetsu is officially back in production!


Maybe an old news to some, from Distributor website:


“After ceasing production in 2021, Koetsu was revived in 2025 by Arturo A. Manzano of Analog2Fidelity, who brought back the original team of master craftsmen and trusted suppliers. Renowned for their sonic richness and visual beauty, Koetsu cartridges are handmade in Japan and celebrated by audiophiles worldwide. From the Rosewood to the Urushi Vermillion, each model embodies a legacy of precision, passion, and artistry that defines the inimitable Koetsu sound.”

https://axissaudio.com/brands/koetsu/

I missed the opportunity to own one before they ceased production. Curious to see how the new production holds up to the legendary originals.

What’s your favorite Koetsu cart? 

lalitk

@jcarr

Jonathan, The video that I referenced your speech was from Nov 2022 at the Audio Salon in Santa Monica. At the time, you indicated that there was some division of labor between the production of the 'higher' and 'lower' models. Of course as you wrote just  now that goal has yet to come to past.  I was very much impressed with your introduction to the workings of Lyra. I got a very clear sense of  what your role is vs Mishima's. And there seemed to be a veil that lifted after listening to you wrt to the world of exotic cartridge making.

 

What would you say was the working method of  Koetsu under  Yoshiaki Sugano? And then again was it diffferent under Fumihiko? More Jan Allearts or more like Lyra? If my questions are in bad form, then please ignore. But curious minds would like to know!

@tomic601 

I appreciate the book reference and your comment about fair evaluation and consideration. To me, that reflects a forward-thinking mindset rather than remaining anchored solely to the Koetsu Sugano’s era and its past offerings.

Here's what the official Japanese Koetsu website has to say about the whole thing:

 

 

www.koetsuaudio.com/history