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Monthly Jazz In Vol. 34 featured a jazz listening challenge focusing on the differences between 9xx and other cantilever designs.
2026-07-28
Jazzin vol.34
Hello!
The term "extreme heat days," which was coined this year, continues to be used in various parts of the country.
How is everyone doing?
Today we are pleased to announce that IKEDA Sound Labs. products will be featured in a magazine.

Released on July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)Monthly magazine Jazzin Vol.34To
Our MC cartridge9xxIncluding9TT,AkikoA special feature article is published.
Jazz Inn Vol. 34
The title of this article is
THE IDENTITY OF CANTILEVERS
The viewing space is located in Mitaka City, Tokyo.【Groove Music Store】

As the title suggests, the purpose of this article is to investigate how the sound of a jazz LP changes depending on the cantilever design.
The above selections were used for the comparative listening test.
Aluminum cantilever MC cartridge 9TT
Aluminum Cantilever 9TT
Boron Cantilever MC Cartridge 9xx
Boron Cantilever 9xx
Diamond cantilever MC cartridge Akiko
Diamond Cantilever Akiko
The general perception is that the more flagship a model is, the more information it contains.
While it might seem like it has high resolution, this is analog record after all.
The results were very unique, as completely different characteristics could be heard depending on the record, playback environment, and individual preferences.

I encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine and read Professor Koji Yamamoto's insightful article to find out more.
I've also included a list of some of the records I used for this listening test at the very bottom.

So, everyone, please don't let the heat get to you and enjoy a wonderful analog audio life!


Written by: IKEDA Sound Labs. Homepage Manager
Professor Koji Yamamoto and IKEDA
The records I listened to, Professor Koji Yamamoto, and Akiko Ishiyama and Ryutaro from IKEDA Sound Labs.