We’ve incorporated the development expertise gained from our top-of-the-line “Premium” model.
We’ve evolved the B Type and are releasing Bt TYPE at an affordable price point.
Features
- An upgraded version of the B-type model, developed by leveraging the technology and expertise of the top-of-the-line Premium model
- The weight has been increased through the insertion of tungsten, making it compatible with heavier cartridges and eliminating the need for additional sub-weights
- The weight section features a quadruple-damper structure with vibration-absorbing elements effectively positioned (aluminum/plastic/paper/tungsten bonded with rubber)
- The 2.0 model, upgraded in 2026, features a stainless steel arm pipe—which significantly affects sound quality—and also uses stainless steel for the pivot parts. The main transmission path is encased in stainless steel, resulting in minimal resonance distortion and a transparent sound
- Carbon fiber has been added to the sound-absorbing material inside the arm pipe to eliminate resonance
Tungsten is embedded in the weight section to shift the center of gravity closer to the pivot point, thereby enhancing the tracing effect. *No sub-weight is required for the Bt TYPE.
MH-10Bt 2.0
MH-9Bt 2.0
Specifications
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Model number
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MH-9Bt 2.0MH-10Bt 2.0
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Balancing
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Static Balancing
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Total Length（from counter weight shaft end headshell terminal）
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252mm277mm
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Effective Length（from centre of tonearm Base to stylus tip）
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229mm254mm
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Practical Length（from centre of tonearm Base to centre of turntable）
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214mm239mm
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Offset Angle
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23°22°
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Adaptable cartridge weight（incl headshell）
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16～43g14～40g
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Total weight
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0.75kg0.78kg
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Overhung
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15mm
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Tracking weight range
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0.1g (Minimum scale) - over 6g (3g/360 °rotation)
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Adjustable height（from plinth surface to horizontal height of arm tube）
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41mm～
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Headshell weight
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12g（Incl.screws and lead wires）
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Shaft dimensions to mounting base
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φ16mm
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Mounting hole size
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φ24mm
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Fixing depth size
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Up to t29mm（Another size is available）
Structure Overview
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Basic material
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Brass + Chrome Plating
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Weight section damper structure
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Four different damper materials
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Weight section damper material
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aluminium + plastic + paper + rubber
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Weight material
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Chrome-plated brass + tungsten
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Vertical axis material
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SUS304
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Arm pipe material
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SUS304
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Vibration damping for the arm pipe
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high grade polyester fiber + many carbon fiber
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fulcrum
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4 radial bearings
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Gimbal support
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ー
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Internal arm pipe wiring
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copper wire
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Output code
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5P DIN Plug + copper wire
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Headshell
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Plug-in method
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Headshell material
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SUS304 + rubber
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Base material
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SUS304
Design and Structure
Arm Pipe
We use hard stainless steel for the arm pipe, which has the greatest impact on sound quality. As a result, the sound has a crisp, clean attack.
Damper Structure of the Weight Section
① Aluminum, ② plastic, ③ paper, and ④ tungsten rods bonded with rubber—these four types of vibration-absorbing structures are effectively arranged to absorb unwanted vibrations across a wide frequency range.
Pivot Section
If the pivot section—which is key to sound quality—has a flimsy structure, it will directly affect sound quality. Four large-diameter bearings provide firm support, preventing resonance and wobble, and ensuring smooth tracking performance.
Tone Arm Deflection Rate
We took great care to ensure the design did not result in a “wild” structure, like swinging a straight rod around. Imagine swinging an L-shaped rod—it places unnecessary torsional stress on your hand. With that in mind, we positioned a “vibration-absorbing structure” at the most precise location to effectively dampen distortion.