OYAIDE HS-CF Carbon Fiber Headshell Turntable Phono Cartridge Japan

The 4mm-thick shell is formed from a carbon fiber plate, engineered to maximize vibration-damping characteristics. Its structural integrity remains virtually unchanged over time. It features a unibody angled design created via precision mold forming.

Shell: 4.0mm-thick CFRP (17-layer prepreg)

Socket: Aluminum coupling with press-fitted resin insulation

Contacts: Gold-plated brass

Dimensions: L=56mm, W=20mm, H=15.9mm

Included accessories: 5N pure silver headshell leads, aluminum screws (2 types), brass finger lift

*Please exercise caution when mounting the cartridge, as the lead wire terminals are delicate.

An unwavering resolve that refuses to be swayed by passing trends, combined with a spirit of inquiry that constantly seeks originality—these are the driving forces behind Oyaide Electric’s history of releasing products with a distinct identity. In 2007, Oyaide Electric entered a new phase: the analog audio category. This move was inspired by the deepening interest in and nostalgia for analog audio, as well as the potential for discovering new emotional experiences within it.

Moments that are both emotional and exciting. The "HS-CF" was created by swiftly anticipating the needs of the times. It possesses an overwhelming, singular presence. Words are no longer needed to describe the HS-CF; at a single glance, anyone can instantly sense the immense potential hidden within it.

The texture of the carbon fiber, the gleam of the matte-silver finger lift, and a design that balances elegance with a Spartan aesthetic—all these elements vividly express the unique character of the HS-CF. The 4.0mm-thick CFRP (17-layer prepreg) is formed into a single angled piece using a mold, ensuring smooth vibration damping without altering the vibration moment.

The socket assembly consists of an aluminum coupling with press-fitted resin insulation, while the contact pins are made of gold-plated brass. In addition, the package includes shell leads made of 5N pure silver wire with double-layer silk insulation, featuring rhodium-plated phosphor bronze terminal clips.