{"product_id":"ikeda-9tt","title":"Ikeda 9TT MC pickup","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e We think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eIkeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a technological pinnacle in the analog hi-fi sector—a moving-coil cartridge that combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"360\"\u003etechnical precision\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"396\"\u003emusical expressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e at the highest level. It utilizes a highly rigid, double-layer \u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eduralumin cantilever construction\u003c\/strong\u003e , combined with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eline-contact diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eresonance-optimized aluminum housing\u003c\/strong\u003e —all crafted using traditional craftsmanship. This combination results in a sound that is not only controlled but also emotionally captivating. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eoutput voltage of 0.16 mV\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eimpedance of 2 ohms,\u003c\/strong\u003e it exhibits the classic characteristics of a low-output MC cartridge, yet with exceptional detail and detailed musicality. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eIkeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a compromise product, but the uncompromising implementation of Isamu Ikeda's sound philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eProduct presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eIkeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003emoving-coil (MC) cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its body is made of precision CNC-machined \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003ealuminum\u003c\/strong\u003e , which stabilizes the generator and magnetic field and minimizes resonance. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003ecantilever, made of double-layer duralumin tubing,\u003c\/strong\u003e combines high rigidity with low weight, ensuring precise signal transmission. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eline-contact diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e at the tip creates a particularly large contact area with the groove, thus making the finest details audible. The generator is based on a low-resistance \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003epermalloy core coil\u003c\/strong\u003e , which, in combination with a powerful magnetic field, ensures neutral, color-accurate music reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eIkeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out due to several features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eLow output voltage of 0.16 mV\u003c\/strong\u003e , with exceptional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eLow-impedance design with 2 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e , which enables particularly linear signal conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eDuralumin cantilever and line contact diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e , which together ensure maximum precision and musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eResonance-optimized aluminum housing\u003c\/strong\u003e that ensures stability and neutrality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eJapanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e makes each piece a unique precision tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e Technology \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eThe technology of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e impressively demonstrates how Ikeda translates decades of experience into modern manufacturing. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eMC generator\u003c\/strong\u003e with hand-wound coils operates at a particularly low internal resistance, which minimizes distortion and preserves signal purity. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003emagnetic field\u003c\/strong\u003e is guided by a carefully shaped yoke to ensure linearity. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eduralumin cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e transmits the diamond's movements with the utmost precision and without disruptive resonances. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eline-contact cut\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures precise tracking of the record groove over its entire lifetime and also extends the life of the records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e Sustainability \u0026amp; Manufacturing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003eEvery \u003cstrong data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eIkeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003ehandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e . Experienced specialists inspect every detail to ensure minimal tolerances are maintained. This meticulous manufacturing process guarantees that each system meets the high standards that have made Ikeda famous worldwide for decades. In addition, Ikeda has a long tradition of offering \u003cstrong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003efactory service for repairs and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e . The 9TT is therefore not only a high-quality audiophile tool, but also a sustainable investment in many years of analog music enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3816\"\u003e Technical data (specs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"4239\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3829\"\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC)\u003cbr data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3849\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3870\"\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 mV (1 kHz, 35.4 mm\/s)\u003cbr data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003eInternal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ω \u003cbr data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 g ± 0.2 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3989\"\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz – 45 kHz\u003cbr data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4007\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4025\"\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 27 dB (1 kHz)\u003cbr data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4044\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 1 dB (1 kHz)\u003cbr data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4079\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line-Contact full diamond\u003cbr data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4119\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-layer duralumin tube\u003cbr data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10 g\u003cbr data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum, CNC-milled, low resonance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4244\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003e Test reports \/ press reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eThere are no German reviews of \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"294\"\u003ethe Ikeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e yet. However, international feedback and listening experiences paint a very clear picture: The 9TT is a pickup that impresses with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"485\"\u003efine detail\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"519\"\u003esculptural spatiality\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"546\"\u003emusical warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e . Voices and acoustic instruments in particular benefit from its ability to reproduce timbres intensely and authentically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e The online magazine \u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"732\"\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e writes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e \"The Ikeda 9TT is a very linear, resolving, and truthful sounding transducer. It flows effortlessly through the music, presenting female voices and acoustic instruments with remarkable richness and natural color. A true analog delight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eThe 9TT is also frequently praised in international forums for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003ethree-dimensional imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003epowerful, captivating dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e . Users emphasize that it delivers \"colorful\" and \"lively\" sound, lending a particular intensity to vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"4893\" data-end=\"4896\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4940\"\u003e Background \/ History \/ Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"4942\" data-end=\"5527\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4959\"\u003eIkeda 9TT\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5005\"\u003eIkeda 9 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e , which has been considered the benchmark for MC systems for decades. Isamu Ikeda, the founder of Ikeda Sound Laboratories, developed legendary tonearms and cartridges at Fidelity Research in the 1960s that set global standards. With the 9TT, he consistently continued this tradition – combining traditional craftsmanship, Japanese engineering, and modern materials. The 9TT is both an expression of this history and a modern ambassador for analog listening at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikeda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55686135578999,"sku":null,"price":3490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3567\/9607\/files\/Ikeda_9_TT_Tonabnehmer.png?v=1775236153","url":"https:\/\/klang-maschine.de\/en\/products\/ikeda-9tt","provider":"Klang Maschine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}