Hello everyone!
This June has been packed with exciting audio events—from the Analog Audio Fair 2025 to the 7th MJ Audio Festival, and OTOTEN 2025—with major gatherings taking place almost every weekend in Tokyo. At each venue, the enthusiasm was unmistakable: passionate analog audio fans with a childlike sparkle in their eyes, eagerly engaging with every booth. It was truly a joy to witness.
To round off this eventful month, IKEDA Sound Labs. is proud to host a listening event!
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 10:30 AM / 2:00 PM
Location: Audio Core Showroom
3-2-17 Tokida, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
As always, the event will be hosted by Mr. Hiroki Kajihara of Kajihara Lab, the exclusive distributor of IKEDA Sound Labs., in collaboration with Audio Core.
A selection of highlight products will be available for audition, including:
Akiko: Our flagship MC cartridge featuring a diamond cantilever
9xx: Winner of the Analog Grand Prix 2017
IT-407SS: A 12-inch tonearm that delivers the solid speed and precision of stainless steel
IST-201: Step-up transformer that brings out the full potential of IKEDA cartridges
TAS-SSA: A tonearm stand that allows for external installation, independent of your record player
In addition, this will be a rare opportunity to audition HAYATE, the latest MC cartridge from MUTECH, a brand by Kajihara Lab.
Since product demonstrations like this are rarely held in the Nagano/Koshinetsu region, we warmly welcome not only those interested in IKEDA Sound Labs. but also anyone who enjoys the richness of analog audio.
This is a one-day-only event—don’t miss the chance to experience the sound of IKEDA firsthand!
Sincerely,
Web Manager, IKEDA Sound Labs.
