Moving-Coil Cartridges


Five analog voices, each shaped for a different system context.


Le Son moving-coil cartridges are designed for listeners who want vinyl playback to feel more immediate, dimensional and emotionally present. The collection ranges from the easy integration of the SL1 MKII high-output MC to the very low-output precision of the LS10 MKII “G”.

The best choice depends on your phono stage, gain structure, tonearm and listening priorities.

The Collection


Each cartridge has a distinct role. Begin with your phono stage and gain structure, then choose the voice that best suits your system.



Le Son LS10 MKII Moving Coil Cartridge

LS10 MKII


The core low-output reference

for MC phono or SUT systems

The LS10 MKII is the centre of the Le Son cartridge collection. With 6N copper coils, boron nitride cantilever and Shibata V stylus, it brings music forward with vivid tone, natural authority and expressive ease.


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Le Son LS10 MKII "S"

LS10 MKII “S”


The silver-coil expression

for revealing MC or SUT systems

The LS10 MKII “S” keeps the low-output LS10 architecture and opens it toward greater air, nuance and intimacy. Its silver coils and line-contact stylus make it the more luminous and finely textured voice within the family.


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Le Son LS10 MKII G very low-output moving coil cartridge

LS10 MKII “G”


The most exacting LS10

for high-gain MC or SUT systems

With gold-plated 5N OCC copper coils and 0.1 mV output, the LS10 MKII “G” is the most demanding cartridge in the range. In a quiet, high-gain system or carefully matched SUT setup, it offers a full-bodied, poised and deeply resolved presentation.


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Le Son SL1 MKII high-output moving coil cartridge

SL1 MKII


High-output MC

for MM phono stages

The SL1 MKII is designed for listeners who want moving-coil texture, presence and energy through a standard MM phono input. With 2.5 mV output, it brings the Le Son approach into systems where low-output MC gain is not available.


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Upgraded Classic



MC Cartridges - Denon DL 103

Upgraded DL-103


A classic MC cartridge,

carefully elevated

The Upgraded Denon DL-103 preserves the generous musical spirit of the original while refining the mechanical interface through a boron nitride cantilever and hyper-elliptical stylus. It is best suited to heavier tonearms and listeners drawn to the weight, density and soul of the DL-103 tradition.


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A collection shaped by making, listening, and long familiarity with the demands of analog playback.

Comparative Overview

A practical view of the cartridge range, showing each model’s output, phono-stage context, core specification and ideal system direction.

LS10 MKII LS10 MKII “S” LS10 MKII “G” SL1 MKII Upgraded Denon DL-103
Place within the collection Core low-output MC Silver-coil low-output MC Very low-output flagship High-output MC for MM inputs Upgraded classic MC
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 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 Listeners seeking the core Le Son low-output MC experience Systems seeking greater refinement and nuance Quiet high-gain systems or carefully matched SUT setups MM phono systems seeking moving-coil character Systems drawn to the musical legacy of the DL-103


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