Urushi Cobalt Blue vs Urushi Bordeaux
The Urushi Bordeaux's cartridge type is HOMC against the Urushi Cobalt Blue's LOMC. Both share output (0.3 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), and stylus type (Microline).
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The Etsuro Urushi Cobalt Blue is a premium low-output moving coil (LOMC) cartridge designed for audiophile-grade vinyl playback. It combines traditional Japanese urushi lacquer craftsmanship with advanced materials including a sapphire cantilever and samarium cobalt magnets. The cartridge features an 80μm Microline stylus for exceptional groove tracking and detail retrieval, housed in extra-super duralumin (A7075 aluminum alloy) for reduced resonance.
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The Urushi Bordeaux's cartridge type is HOMC against the Urushi Cobalt Blue's LOMC. Both share output (0.3 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), and stylus type (Microline).
The CUSIS M's cartridge type is MC against the Urushi Cobalt Blue's LOMC. Both share output (0.3 mV), tracking force (2.0 g), and stylus type (Microline).
The Amber's cartridge type is MC against the Urushi Cobalt Blue's LOMC and its stylus type Gyger against Microline. Both share output (0.3 mV) and tracking force (2.0 g).
The Umami Red's output is 0.4 mV against the Urushi Cobalt Blue's 0.3 mV and its cartridge type HOMC against LOMC. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
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