Miyajima-Lab
Website:https://www.miyajima-lab.com/
Est. year: 1980
Miyajima Laboratory is a Japanese manufacturer of moving-coil phono cartridges building a substantial international reputation for distinctive cross-coil generator design, an engineering approach that differs from conventional moving-coil cartridge construction.
Range & what it's known for
The catalog spans mono and stereo cartridges including the Kansui and Zero models, with Miyajima's engineering distinguished by its proprietary cross-coil design, an approach the company argues delivers more natural tracking behaviour and tonal character compared with more conventional moving-coil generator geometries.
Who owns it and where it's made
Miyajima Laboratory is a Japanese company, designing and manufacturing its cartridges domestically in Japan.
The lineup in this catalog
Phono cartridges. Prices span roughly 1,000 to over 5,000 dollars across the current range.
Who it's for
Miyajima Laboratory suits vinyl enthusiasts specifically seeking distinctive cross-coil cartridge engineering, appealing to serious analogue collectors interested in this uncommon Japanese generator-design approach, including dedicated mono cartridges for vintage record collections.