Takumi Kuro MC

The Takumi Kuro builds on the foundation of the Aka, introducing advanced materials and refined stylus geometry to deliver greater precision and detail. Featuring a boron cantilever and a nude elliptical stylus, it improves tracking accuracy and transient response while maintaining a balanced tonal character.

The low-impedance 5 Ω generator ensures fast signal response and low noise, allowing the Kuro to integrate easily with a wide range of MC phono stages. This results in a clean and controlled sound presentation with excellent dynamics.

With its lighter and stiffer cantilever design, the Kuro retrieves more low-level detail and enhances stereo imaging. Transients are sharper, high frequencies more defined, and complex musical passages easier to follow, while still preserving a natural and musical flow.

The Kuro is an excellent choice for listeners seeking greater clarity, speed and precision without sacrificing musicality.

Features
Moving Coil Cartridge With Boron Cantilever
Nude Elliptical Stylus For Improved Tracking Accuracy
Low-Impedance 5 Ohm Generator
Enhanced Detail Retrieval And Stereo Imaging
Fast Transient Response And Improved Clarity
Balanced And Musical Sound Signature
Wide Compatibility With MC Phono Stages

Specifications
Cantilever: Boron
Stylus: Nude Elliptical, 6/15 µm
VTA: 20°
Coil: Square 4N OCC
Output: 0.26 mV
Impedance: 5 Ω
Channel Balance: < 0.5 dB
Channel Separation: > 25 dB
Frequency Response: 20 – 22 kHz
Tracking Ability: 60 µm @ 315 Hz
Dynamic Compliance: 13 µm/mN
Recommended Load: 100 – 470 Ω
Tracking Force: 1.6 – 2.2 g (1.8 g recommended)
Tonearm Compatibility: Medium Mass

Dimensions & Weight
Weight: 9 g