Moving Coil Cartridges
Le Son cartridges are created for listeners who seek a deeper connection with music through analog playback.
Each piece in the collection offers its own voice, shaped by craftsmanship, material choice, and a shared pursuit of emotionally compelling sound.
The Collection
LS10 MKII
The low-output reference
The LS10 MKII is the centre of the collection.
Balanced and vivid, it brings music forward with natural authority and expressive ease. Its boron nitride cantilever and Shibata stylus give it a voice that feels both alive and captivating.
LS10 MKII “S”
The most refined expression
With silver coils and a finer sense of nuance, the LS10 MKII “S” reveals music with greater air, intimacy, and light.
It is the more delicate and luminous voice within the family.
LS10 MKII “G”
The most advanced expression
With gold-plated 5N copper coils and very low output, the LS10 MKII “G” is the most exacting and sophisticated presence in the collection.
Full-bodied, poised, and mesmerizing.
SL1 MKII
The high-output moving coil for MM phono stages
The SL1 MKII opens the door to the MC world with warmth, clarity, and generous musical energy.
Immediate, inviting, and deeply engaging.
Upgraded Denon DL-103
The carefully elevated classic
The Upgraded Denon DL-103 preserves the musical spirit of an analog icon while extending its performance through more refined materials.
Guidance
A cartridge reveals itself differently in every system.
We would be pleased to help you identify the most natural fit for yours.
A collection shaped through making, listening, and long familiarity with the demands of analog playback.
Comparative Overview
A concise view of the Le Son cartridge collection, intended to clarify each model’s place, character, and system context.
| LS10 MKII | LS10 MKII “S” | LS10 MKII “G” | SL1 MKII | Upgraded Denon DL-103 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place within the collection | Core low-output reference | Refined silver-coil expression | Most advanced LS10 expression | High-output MC for MM phono stages | Carefully elevated classic |
| Output | 0.40 mV | 0.50 mV | 0.10 mV | 2.5 mV | 0.3 mV |
| Phono stage context | MC phono stage | MC phono stage | High-gain MC stage or quality SUT | MM phono stage compatibility | MC phono stage |
| Coil material | 6N OFC Copper | 5N OCC Silver | Gold-plated 5N OCC Copper | 6N OFC Copper | Denon Original (Copper) |
| Cantilever | Boron Nitride Rod | Boron Rod | Boron Nitride Rod | Boron Nitride Rod | Boron Nitride Rod |
| Stylus | Shibata V | Line Contact | Special Line Contact | Line Contact | Hyper-Elliptical |
| Compliance | 15 μm/mN | 15 μm/mN | 15 μm/mN | 16 μm/mN | 9 μm/mN |
| Recommended tonearm effective mass | 5–25 g | 5–25 g | 5–25 g | 4–24 g | > 20 g |
| Sonic character | Balanced, vivid, captivating | Open, nuanced, luminous | Effortless, full-bodied, mesmerizing | Clear, warm, enveloping | Rich, weighty, soulful |
| Best suited for | Systems entering the Le Son low-output world | Systems seeking greater refinement and nuance | Systems prepared for the most exacting expression | Systems with MM phono stages seeking true MC sound | Systems drawn to the musical legacy of the DL-103 |
Guidance
Every system has its own balance, character, and possibilities.
If you would value a more personal recommendation, we would be pleased to help you choose the cartridge that feels most at home in your system and most aligned with your listening priorities.
Choosing with Confidence
Each cartridge is assembled and prepared in a measured rhythm rather than industrial volume, and supported with care beyond the moment of purchase.
60-Day Home Evaluation
Experience the cartridge within your own system, with time to listen, compare, and decide.
Personal Support
We remain available to assist with setup, compatibility, and overall system matching.
Secured Payment
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Worldwide Delivery
Each cartridge is packed with great care for safe arrival anywhere in the world.