ZYX

About ZYX

ZYX is a renowned Japanese brand specializing in high-end moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges for analog audio playback. Established in 1986 by engineer Hisayoshi Nakatsuka, ZYX distinguishes itself through its patented real-sound power generation system, designed to eliminate time-axis distortion by focusing on the three fundamental analog elements: Time (Z), Amplitude (Y), and Frequency (X). The company has received international acclaim for its advanced cartridge technologies, such as micro ridge stylus and boron or carbon cantilevers, securing awards and "Cartridge of the Year" titles from prominent hi-fi magazines. ZYX products are distributed globally and regarded as references in the field of analog audio reproduction.