Thank You Fumihiko Sugano and Koetsu

“Koetsu no more”

Sad news indeed, if it’s true. May be it’s time to score a deal on your choice of Koetsu cartridge. I always wanted to own one but never got around. There are still plenty of choices out there to experience the exquisite sound.

Wow!  That is not what my dealer heard.  He said he continues to order cartridges and has no problem, so far, with supply.  It could be sales from stock, in which case he should bite the bullet and order more.  There are not that many comparable sounding cartridges. 

@larryi

I just spoke to a dealer, it’s official. Koetsu is no longer being made. Whatever current stock dealer / distributor on hand, is all up for grabs. Once it’s gone, you’re left with re-tipped or used carts from previous owners.

It is looking like a equivalent to Bit Coin is now being mined.

The hoarders will hoard, the fakers will fake and the ascention in costs for the 'not haves’, to buy real or fake is only a few good sales pitches away.

i don't know what sounds like the Koetsu--perhaps an SPU Ortofon or an Allaerts.  The Allaerts that I liked was crazy expensive, even by Koetsu standards and it was extremely delicate and fussy (the distributor insisted on a very precise loading value that was not a common value).