A standard-grade model that achieves cost savings through technical expertise rooted in a deep understanding of material properties
Features
- The 2.0 model, upgraded in 2026, features a stainless steel tonearm tube—which significantly affects sound quality—and also uses stainless steel for the pivot components, with the main conduction path encased in stainless steel.
- The pivot is securely supported by a large-diameter radial bearing.
- The rest, lifter, and IFC (Inside Force Canceller) are made of plastic to provide insulation and reduce distortion caused by reflections.
- The weight section uses damping materials made of aluminum—a different material from the plastic—to absorb unwanted vibrations across a wide frequency range
- Models with headshells—the MH-10Bs2.0 and 9Bs2.0—are also available
MH-10B 2.0
MH-9B 2.0
Specifications
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Model number※1
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MH-9B 2.0/9BsMH-10B 2.0/10Bs
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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）※2
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11～28g11～26g
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Total weight
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0.7kg0.73kg
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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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OPTION ※The MH-9Bs and MH-10Bs are 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）
※1 The MH-9Bs and MH-10Bs are model that comes with a headshell.
※2 The subweight for both 9B and 10B adds another 40g
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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Two different damper materials
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Weight section damper material
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aluminium and plastic
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Weight material
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Chrome-plated brass
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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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Polyester fiber + carbon fiber + resin
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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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NONE
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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
This design employs damper materials composed of two different substances—①aluminum and ②plastic—enabling the absorption of unwanted vibrations across a wide frequency range without compromising responsiveness.
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.