Hi Twl
I think in addition to being a piece of art, the Urushi lacquer actually acts as a form of vibration/resonance dampening of the cartridge body, which affects the overall sound of the cartridge. Its not just artwork, Koetsu paints the cartridge for a reason. Otherwise, the normal Rosewood Signature should sound the same as the Urushi.
I think in addition to being a piece of art, the Urushi lacquer actually acts as a form of vibration/resonance dampening of the cartridge body, which affects the overall sound of the cartridge. Its not just artwork, Koetsu paints the cartridge for a reason. Otherwise, the normal Rosewood Signature should sound the same as the Urushi.