Perfect 10 Award
Overall rating of 10 LPs, the publication’s highest.
Press
Independent reviews, ratings and coverage of Le Son cartridges.
Last updated 27 October 2026
Awards
Estado da Arte
Overall rating of 99.0 points, in the magazine’s Estado da Arte category.
Reviews
2026
Mad Audio
“It gives you richness, depth, refinement, and a huge soundstage while remaining detailed, dynamic, and highly musical.”
10 Audio
“The Le Son LS10 MKII ‘G’ moving coil phonograph cartridge will not be the weak link in your stereo system.”
2025
Alpha Audio
“Very natural and convincing”
From the review’s list of strengths.
Audio Video Magazine
“É detalhada e resolutiva, porém consegue soar natural e livre, fazendo tudo sem esforço.”
[It is detailed and resolving, yet manages to sound natural and free, doing everything effortlessly.]
Vinyle & Audio
“Cette nouvelle marque a été pour nous une belle découverte.”
[This new brand was a fine discovery for us.]
Under the magazine’s heading « Le produit remarquable ».
2024
Alpha Audio
“Very musical and spacious sounding”
From the review’s list of strengths; the same list notes some emphasis on s and t sounds.
AudioMuzoFans
“To urządzenie, które nie tylko spełnia oczekiwania, ale wręcz je przewyższa.”
[A device that not only meets expectations, but even exceeds them.]
Also as a video review on his YouTube channel, nowakAudio.
HiFi Knights
“From what was already absolutely clear, Le Son LS10 MKII is an incredibly musical performer.”
Needles & Grooves
“It is easily the most transparent cartridge I’ve ever heard.”
2023
TNT-Audio
“From the first drop of the stylus, LeSon LS10 MKII sounded fantastic and tracked beautifully.”
Quotes are taken as written. Translations in brackets are ours.
Coverage and interviews
Analog Planet
“…such a fine sight to see.”
A news feature, not a review.
Customer Reviews
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For editors
Founded in Shanghai in 2015 by Gregory de Richemont and Dr. Ted Tsai, Le Son designs and builds moving coil cartridges, and offers restoration and retipping for other makes. Dr. Tsai’s more than 35 years of high-end audio experience shaped the atelier’s first cartridges.
Every new Le Son cartridge comes with a 60-day home evaluation, a two-year warranty and personal guidance on system matching and setup.
For press images, technical documentation or a conversation with our founder, please contact us. Discover the atelier’s story on our About page.