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9TT

IKEDA · 9

9TT

Pure signal extraction through masterful Japanese engineering and resonance control.

The 9TT represents a balanced distillation of the Ikeda design philosophy, bridging the gap between historical analog techniques and modern manufacturing precision. It serves as a definitive expression of the 9 series, offering a level of clarity and dynamic poise that honors the original vision of Isamu Ikeda. Crafted to minimize the mechanical resonances that often color analog playback, the 9TT features an architecture built for absolute structural integrity. The use of a precision-lath-turned aluminum alloy housing ensures the internal generator remains perfectly stable, allowing the cartridge to track the most complex groove modulations with unwavering accuracy. Listeners will find the sonic character of the 9TT to be both detailed and naturally coherent. It avoids artificial enhancement in favor of a truthful, nuanced presentation, capturing the subtle textures of acoustic instruments and the expansive ambiance of the recording space. The result is a sound that feels fresh, fluid, and profoundly engaging across all genres of music.

Key Features

01

Line-contact stylus

The advanced stylus profile ensures maximum contact area with the groove for precise retrieval of subtle musical details.

02

Double-layered cantilever

Constructed from a duralumin pipe to provide exceptional rigidity while minimizing moving mass and potential warping.

03

Permalloy core generator

High-efficiency core design coupled with a powerful neodymium magnet allows for pure, coloration-free signal reproduction.

Design Philosophy

Chapter 01

Design Philosophy

The 9TT is built upon the concept of eliminating redundant colorations to reveal the music exactly as engraved. Every aspect of its physical form, from the precisely lath-turned body to the specific shape of the magnetic yoke, is engineered to hold the generator unit in a state of absolute stillness.
Sonic Signature

Chapter 02

Sonic Signature

This cartridge is noted for its ability to produce a fresh, delicate soundstage where even the air in the recording space feels tangible. It balances a thick, authoritative bass range with a slender, bouncy texture in the mids, ensuring that complex instrumental ensembles remain well-defined and coherent.

Specifications

TypeMoving Coil (MC)
Sensitivity0.16mV (1kHz 35.4mm/sec.)
Impedance2.0 ohms (1kHz)
Weight10g
Appropriate stylus pressure1.8±0.2g