{"title":"Analog Relax","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"analog-relax-ex2000","title":"Analog Relax - EX2000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Analog Relax EX2000 Phono Cartridge’ is Analog Relax flagship model which features a diamond cantilever. The EX2000 uses the finest ‘spruce’ from the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy, where the material for the ‘Stradivarius’ is said to have been harvested. Its surface is coated with an ultra-fine powder allowing it to reproduce the natural sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe finest spruce harvested from the same forest as “Stradivarius”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Relax \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003euse the finest “spruce” for the body shell that is harvested in the northern Italian South Tyrol region and used as the top wood for violins. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe northern Italian South Tyrol region is said to be the forest area where materials for the renowned “Stradivarius” were harvested. We carefully select and cultivate the highest quality spruce from this area, and it undergoes rigorous management during the drying process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eProprietary developed an ultra-fine ‘powder coating’ has been applied to the surface of the body to give it a subtle roughness, resulting in a sound that has a more natural quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA precision-machined “diamond” cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA precision-machined “diamond” cantilever is used to seamlessly transmit the movement of the record’s grooves to the power generator, bringing out high-resolution sound. In addition, compared to diamond cantilever models of other manufacturers, by cutting out the diamond cantilever slightly thicker, we have achieved a more solid sound and improved traceability at a higher level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvolved version of custom-developed SC stylus Ver.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stylus is the ‘Ver. 3’ model, which is a further evolution of the well-received ‘SC stylus’ used for the EX1000. Of course, the stylus is custom-developed by Analog Relax. Although it basically has a line contact shape, a number of multi-faceted cuts are applied vertically, allowing it to reproduce sound with almost no ‘inner distortion’. In addition, the front and back of the stylus tip are cut with different curvatures, making it difficult to pick up the “crackling noise” peculiar to original records and old pressed records, enabling playback with a very high signal to noise ratio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridges with a diamond cantilever typically ‘pick up lots of information but with a tense and edgy sound’ which prevents the listener to enjoy the record. The EX2000 was completed by utilising advanced assembly techniques to achieve a sound that has depth, range, and substance, while remaining the full amount of the groove information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products are made by artisans within Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid wood body is made with natural materials, there will be differences in color, grain, weight, etc. between products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body color of the grains will change with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Analog Relax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54197041922371,"sku":null,"price":16990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5377\/0563\/files\/DSCF5661.jpg?v=1771246889"},{"product_id":"analog-relax-ex1000","title":"Analog Relax - EX1000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sensual Reverberations Created by 2,000 Years Old YAKUSUGI Cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Analog Relax EX1000 cartridge has been carved from a rare piece of solid YAKUSUGI cedar that is over 2,000 years old. Its every component has been tuned to perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fine grain of the wood and the special resin content come together create a new cartridge with an organic and sensual sound the like of which has never been seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood from YAKUSUGI cedar has highly dense wood grains due to life in harsh weather conditions, which allows it to create an organic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you heard of YAKUSUGI cedar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a type of cedar that grows naturally in mountains above 500 meters above sea level on Yakushima Island in Japan, an island registered as a World Natural Heritage site. 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They have also evolved to create a resin specialized to protect them internally from the rain eating away at them, creating fantastical trees that can live over 1,000 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYAKUSUGI cedar has been a cherished building material since the Edo period because it is straight and easy to handle, and after World War II, the cedars were cut down in large quantities throughout the post-war reconstruction and during the period of reconstruction and the high growth era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYAKUSUGI cedar logging was banned when the island was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1995, after conservation efforts. By 2001, the logging of YAKUSUGI cedars ended completed, with only fallen trees and buried wood could be taken off the island, which were then auctioned off. 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The grain of the wood is very tight, because the tree rings only grow 1-2mm per year. The cedar also accumulates resin within it to prevent wear down caused by frequent rain. Using this rare material in the cartridge body allows for the creation of complex and sensual sounds. Due to the scarcity of the wood, this item is sure to become difficult to obtain in the future. (The EX1000 will be produced in limited quantities with what YAKUSUGI cedar that is available.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ruby cantilever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby is said to be the second hardest material after diamond. We have machined it down and used it as material for the cantilever. It transmits vibrations at high speeds, allowing it to read the information from the grooves on records quickly. Ruby is a corundum mineral just like sapphire, but they contain different components, with ruby containing chromium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Super Curve Line Contact Ver. 2 stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Super Curve Line Contact was newly developed when the Analog Relax EX1 phono cartridge was created, and has been very well received by customers. Ver. 2 is an upgraded version of this needle. It retains the advantages of the original, which has a line contact shape, with only the leading edge of the stylus tip having a curvature close to that of a round stylus, with additional design to pick up all of the information on the record using multiple angle cutting. It is particularly good at reproducing live instruments and human voices, creating a kind of sensual sound. Another great feature is that you will not feel any inner-groove distortion. t does not pick up the scratching sound of old original records, a worry for many record fans, allowing you to immerse yourself in the sound of the record. The stylus also is more resistant to wear and tear than run of the mill line contact stylus, giving it a longer lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeeswax finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo maximize the body’s resonance, we used beeswax for the surface finish. 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The body surface is coated with thin layers of “classic oil varnish,” formulated with the same material blend used for violins in the 16th and 17th centuries, realizing a sound reproduction with a more natural resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finest Spruce Harvested from the Same Forest as Stradivarius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the body, we use the finest spruce harvested as “tonewood” for violin tops in the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the same material used in the EX2000, the flagship model of Analog Relax cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Violin Varnish on a Cartridge Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we obtained this finest-quality spruce for the cartridge body material, we naturally envisioned a model finished with the same varnish as a violin. If possible, we wanted to finish it using the same varnish formula from around the 16th and 17th centuries when Stradivarius violins were made! However, that path turned out to be a continuous series of hardships…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, we contacted researchers studying the oil varnish formulas of that era and violin makers to discuss the formulation. We repeatedly applied the varnish and conducted listening tests. However, we discovered that the same painting method used for violins was unsuitable for cartridges. The problem was that the magnitude of vibration is completely different between a violin and a cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring standard violin crafting, varnish is applied in over a dozen layers. 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Before we knew it, three years had passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoron Cantilever and Stylus Hold Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, we have adopted a “boron cantilever” for the first time at Analog Relax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the nature of boron cantilevers, it is difficult to drill the small hole required to insert the stylus, so the standard method has been to attach the stylus using only adhesive. However, this physically makes the stylus prone to detaching. To address this, we have attached an ultra-small, ultra-thin metal plate with a hole—the “Stylus Hold Plate”—to the tip of the boron cantilever to reinforce the stylus retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAiming for More Organic Record Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpruce is famous as a top material for violins, but it is also a wood often used for the soundboards of guitars and pianos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you can imagine, the compatibility with string instruments is outstanding, but we hope you will play all genres of music with this cartridge. 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The cells lose their water when the wood is dried, but the cellular walls allow them to maintain their form, leaving uneven spaces (holes) throughout. 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