IKEDA ヘッドシェルの美しさ
2024-09-05
こんにちは！
今回はIKEDA Sound Labs.のヘッドシェルの美しさを紹介していきたいと思います！
実は今回ヘッドシェルのページの情報量を増やしました。
思い起こせばホームページをリニューアルしてから色々と更新をしてきましたが
ヘッドシェルのページはゴールドのヘッドシェル【IS-2TGL1】を新たに掲載したぐらいでそのままにしておりました。
どうしても私自身、トーンアームの製造が中心になるので写真を撮り直したり、文章を考えるのが後回しになってしまうのですが
あのヘッドシェルのページは写真は一枚しか載っていませんですし、情報も最低限なので魅力的に思えませんでした。
ということで、私がいちアナログオーディオユーザーとしてヘッドシェルのページを閲覧した時に
ワクワクするページを改めて製作させていただきました！
まず最低限の情報をわかりやすく掲載させていただきました。
今後使用感や聴感上の特徴なども私個人の見解になるのですが掲載していければと思っております。
そして重要なのは写真！新たに上下左右からの写真も掲載いたしました！
これにより、ホームページ上でも実際に手に取るようにイメージができやすくなると思っております。
更に各写真ズームアップもできますので、質感なども確認していただければと思います。
というのも弊社の製品は本当に丁寧に製造しておりますので
聴いて美しい！はもちろんの事、見てても美しい！が強みだと思っております。
『さあ、オーディオ鳴らすぞ♪』と思ってアンプの電源を入れてプレイヤーの前に立った時、
そこに美しいオーディオセットがあるとより気持ちが高揚するものです。
ただ美しいだけでなく、その美しさにはしっかりとした音楽的魅力、設計も携えておりますので
安心してアナログオーディオという贅沢な時間をお過ごしいただけたらと思っております。
IS-2TCR1
IS-2TGL1
IS-2TB
話は長くなりましたが、今回写真を撮っている中で新しい画角としてバフで磨き上げたヘッドシェル
実物をお持ちならわかっていただけると思いますが、写真のようにホントに綺麗に反射します。
ヘッドシェルの説明文に『磨き上げる』と書いてありますが、このぐらい磨き上げる事により角が減らし、音の淀みを取り除いております。
余談ですが、バフ研磨技術者は弊社の職人でございますが、毎回重箱の隅をつつくようにもっともっととお願いしております。
応えてくれる職人には足を向けて眠れません(笑)
【IS-2TCR1】【IS-2TGL1】はバフ研磨後に金属めっき（クローム/金めっき）を施しております。
【IS-2TB】はバフ研磨後に黒アルマイト処理をしております。
長くなりましたが、IKEDA Sound Labs.のヘッドシェルはアジマスもついていて非常に取り扱いやすく音質もGOODです。
是非ともお客様の手元に携えてもらい、お使いのカートリッジをより『美しく』奏でて頂ければと思います。
更新したヘッドシェルのページも是非ご覧になってください。
筆 IKEDA Sound Labs.ホームページ担当
Hello!
Today, I'd like to introduce the beauty of IKEDA Sound Labs.' headshells.
Actually, we've recently updated the headshell page to include more information.
Looking back, we've been updating our website since its renewal, but the headshell page had only been updated with the addition of the gold headshell [IS-2TGL1] and remained largely unchanged.
As I'm primarily focused on manufacturing tonearms, I kept putting off taking new photos and writing articles, but the headshell page had only one photo and minimal information, which didn't do justice to its charm.
So, I decided to recreate the headshell page from the perspective of an analog audio user like myself, with the goal of making it an exciting page to browse!
First, we've added the essential information in an easy-to-understand format.
In the future, I plan to share my personal impressions of the headshell's performance and sound characteristics.
And most importantly, we've added new photos taken from multiple angles!
This will allow you to imagine what it's like to hold the headshell in your hand even when browsing our website.
You can also zoom in on each photo to check the texture and finish.
That's because our products are carefully crafted to be not only beautiful to listen to but also to look at.
When you turn on your amplifier and stand in front of your player thinking "Time to play some music!", having a beautiful audio setup in front of you can elevate your mood even more.
Our headshells are not only visually stunning but also backed by solid musical appeal and design, so I hope you can indulge in the luxury of analog audio with confidence.
Today, I'd like to introduce the beauty of IKEDA Sound Labs.' headshells.
Actually, we've recently updated the headshell page to include more information.
Looking back, we've been updating our website since its renewal, but the headshell page had only been updated with the addition of the gold headshell [IS-2TGL1] and remained largely unchanged.
As I'm primarily focused on manufacturing tonearms, I kept putting off taking new photos and writing articles, but the headshell page had only one photo and minimal information, which didn't do justice to its charm.
So, I decided to recreate the headshell page from the perspective of an analog audio user like myself, with the goal of making it an exciting page to browse!
First, we've added the essential information in an easy-to-understand format.
In the future, I plan to share my personal impressions of the headshell's performance and sound characteristics.
And most importantly, we've added new photos taken from multiple angles!
This will allow you to imagine what it's like to hold the headshell in your hand even when browsing our website.
You can also zoom in on each photo to check the texture and finish.
That's because our products are carefully crafted to be not only beautiful to listen to but also to look at.
When you turn on your amplifier and stand in front of your player thinking "Time to play some music!", having a beautiful audio setup in front of you can elevate your mood even more.
Our headshells are not only visually stunning but also backed by solid musical appeal and design, so I hope you can indulge in the luxury of analog audio with confidence.
I got a bit carried away, but while taking photos this time, I tried a new angle by reflecting our MC cartridge [9TS] on the buff-polished headshells [IS-2TCR1], [IS-2TGL1], and [IS-2TB]. If you have the actual product, you know how beautifully it reflects light, just like in the photo. In the headshell description, we mention "polishing," but this level of polishing reduces the edges and removes sound impurities.
By the way, our buff polishing technician is one of our skilled craftsmen, and every time I ask them to push themselves even further, like a master chef perfecting their craft. I'm grateful to have such a talented team member (laughs).
The [IS-2TCR1] and [IS-2TGL1] headshells undergo metal plating (chrome/gold plating) after buff polishing, while the [IS-2TB] headshell receives black anodizing after buff polishing.
I've gone on a bit of a tangent, but IKEDA Sound Labs.' headshells come with an azimuth adjuster and are very easy to handle, with great sound quality to boot. I hope you'll consider adding one to your collection and enjoying your favorite cartridges in a more beautiful way.
Please take a look at our updated headshell page as well.
Sincerely,
IKEDA Sound Labs. Website Manager
By the way, our buff polishing technician is one of our skilled craftsmen, and every time I ask them to push themselves even further, like a master chef perfecting their craft. I'm grateful to have such a talented team member (laughs).
The [IS-2TCR1] and [IS-2TGL1] headshells undergo metal plating (chrome/gold plating) after buff polishing, while the [IS-2TB] headshell receives black anodizing after buff polishing.
I've gone on a bit of a tangent, but IKEDA Sound Labs.' headshells come with an azimuth adjuster and are very easy to handle, with great sound quality to boot. I hope you'll consider adding one to your collection and enjoying your favorite cartridges in a more beautiful way.
Please take a look at our updated headshell page as well.
Sincerely,
IKEDA Sound Labs. Website Manager
