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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy My Sonic Lab in Canada?
You can buy My Sonic Lab in Canada exclusively at Vinyl Sound, Toronto, Canada. We carry the complete My Sonic Lab lineup, including the Eminent, Hyper Eminent, Ultra Eminent and Signature series moving coil cartridges, the Stage 1030 step-up transformer and the SH-1RH headshell. Audition My Sonic Lab at our Toronto showroom, or order online for the best price with Canada-wide shipping.
What is My Sonic Lab known for?
My Sonic Lab is a Japanese high-end audio brand founded by master cartridge designer Yoshio Matsudaira, renowned for ultra-precise moving coil phono cartridges. Every My Sonic Lab cartridge uses Matsudaira's unique SH-μX magnetic core, which has higher permeability and flux density than the iron core used in typical MC cartridges. This minimizes signal loss, internal distortion and phase distortion, revealing micro-details, smooth tonal texture and exceptional resolution from vinyl.
What is an MC (moving coil) cartridge?
A moving coil cartridge is a phono cartridge in which tiny coils move within a magnetic field to generate the signal from the record groove. Because the coils are small and light, an MC cartridge tracks with great detail, speed and accuracy, which is why moving coil designs are favoured in high-end analog systems. My Sonic Lab specializes in low-impedance MC cartridges, and their low output is best paired with a high-quality step-up transformer or a capable phono stage.
Which My Sonic Lab cartridge should I choose?
My Sonic Lab offers a full ladder of moving coil cartridges. The Eminent EX is the ideal entry into the range, delivering the brand's signature natural sound, and the Hyper Eminent EX and Ultra Eminent EX step up in resolution and refinement. At the reference level, the Signature Gold, Signature Platinum and flagship Signature Diamond represent the pinnacle of My Sonic Lab engineering. Our specialists can match the right cartridge to your tonearm, turntable and phono stage.
What is a step-up transformer and do I need one?
A step-up transformer, or SUT, boosts the very low output of a moving coil cartridge before it reaches the phono stage, adding gain without the noise and grain that extra electronic amplification can introduce. Low-impedance MC cartridges benefit most from a high-quality SUT. The My Sonic Lab Stage 1030 uses an exclusive Hi-μ core designed specifically for ultra-low-impedance moving coil cartridges, preserving detail and speed. We can match it to your cartridge and phono stage.
Do you carry a mono cartridge and headshell from My Sonic Lab?
Yes. The My Sonic Lab Eminent Solo is a dedicated mono moving coil cartridge for playing mono records with correct, full-bodied reproduction. The SH-1RH headshell is made from hard anodized A6063S aluminum alloy for strength and low resonance, with precisely fixed mounting positions to support your cartridge accurately. Both are available at Vinyl Sound with Canada-wide shipping to complete your analog front end.
Are My Sonic Lab products made in Japan and covered by warranty?
Yes. My Sonic Lab cartridges and components are designed and hand-built in Japan by Yoshio Matsudaira to exacting standards, reflecting a singular commitment to accuracy and musical emotion. As an authorized My Sonic Lab dealer, Vinyl Sound supplies only genuine units with full manufacturer warranty, so you are assured of authentic Japanese engineering and support on every cartridge and transformer.
Why buy My Sonic Lab from Vinyl Sound in Toronto?
Vinyl Sound is your trusted source for My Sonic Lab in Toronto, Canada, offering the complete range of reference moving coil cartridges, the Stage 1030 step-up transformer and the SH-1RH headshell, all genuine and fully warranted. We help you match the cartridge, transformer and phono stage to your turntable for the best performance, and can pair them with our turntables and phono stages. Enjoy the best price and Canada-wide shipping, or book a demo at our Toronto showroom.
