Le Son is an analog audio atelier focused on moving-coil phono cartridges, cartridge restoration and retipping services, and selected high-fidelity accessories such as headshells and phono cables.We support listeners with careful cartridge choice, setup compatibility and long-term analog playback. Our work includes the LS10 cartridge family, upgrade services, and restoration guidance for classic moving-coil designs such as the Denon DL-103.We value technical coherence, honest advice and a clear, personal customer experience.
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Le Son (leson.org) has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 83 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Electronics & Technology and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 98% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Product, Quality, User experience. Last updated 2026-10-24.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional quality of the audio products, highlighting how beautifully crafted, reliable, and well-designed the equipment is. Buyers also appreciate the dedicated staff members who provide patient guidance, excellent communication, and very pleasant interactions throughout the entire process. Consumers mention that the items deliver brilliant sound performance and make installation exceptionally smooth, straightforward, and easy.
Some reviewers were not happy with specific setup requirements or component weight, finding certain physical adjustments slightly challenging. A few customers also encountered technical difficulties over time or experienced occasional hardware performance snags during long-term use.
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First off the cartridge sounds great. Le Son recommends 30 hours of break in. I would say 35-40. Compared to the Soundsmith Zephyr Mk3 that it replaced, the LS10 MKII, on my system is more detailed, with better space between instruments. I find it well balanced and most important the instruments all sound like they should. Set up was easy.
The company was very responsive, polite, informative and a pleasure to deal with. All questions were answered very quickly.
I believe the cart is an excellent value and the 60 day return policy takes all the stress out of trying it, but I'll be keeping mine.
Reply from Le Son2026-02-12
Dear Brian,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are very happy to read that the LS10 MKII has brought greater space, balance, and natural timbre to your system.
It also means a great deal to us that you found the setup easy and the communication responsive and clear. We do our best to support every step of the journey.
Thank you again for your trust and for taking the time to share your experience here, it is sincerely appreciated!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
I have been collecting vinyl records for many years and have always bought consumables in the form of cartridges in the usual stores where they sell accessories for vinyl. And for the first time I read about the existence of a small company LeSon, which manufactures cartridges in China. I took a chance and decided to go the other way and wrote a letter to the president of the company. One month later, I received a parcel! This amazing product is not comparable to what I had before! Amazing responsive people and very competent professionals in their field. Thank you.
Reply from Le Son2026-01-18
Dear Oleg,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. I am happy and proud to read that the cartridge exceeded your expectations, and it means a lot to us that our work and dedication came through.
As a small, passionate team, feedback like yours is incredibly motivating. Thank you again for your trust and support!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
Ordered the Voyager headshell in lunar white.
Seller is profesional and very responsive. Shipping was quick to the UK from Shanghai - arrived in one week.
The headshell is beautifully packed in its own jewel case, with a Japan-made precision screwdriver accompanying it, to assist with azimuth adjustments. I have been able to dial in a Baerwald arc, azimuth and VTA to perfection on my Technics SL-1500C with Grado Sonata3 cartridge, using this headshell, an USB audio interface and REW’s Real Time Analyser screen. Totally worth the investment, in my opinion.
The Technics factory fitted headshell is certainly not bad at all and with a lot of patience and effort could get you there, so that’s still an option if you’re on a tight budget. But the Voyager is better and still good value for money.
The fact of the matter is, an affordable and optimally dialed-in deck sounds much better than a $10k one with VTA and azimuth even slightly off. Highly recommend this headshell.
Note: one thing that threw me initially is that, when you loosen the screw that holds the headshell to the connector, besides the obvious left/right movement, there is also a bit of up/down play, which initially felt wrong, but turned out a blessing in disguise, inasmuch as it allowed me to perfect VTA before locking it tight in place.
All in all, five whole stars.
Reply from Le Son2026-01-05
Dear Alex,
Thank you very much for this thoughtful and detailed review.
Your remark about setup precision outweighing price is spot on and perfectly reflects our philosophy.
Thank you again for your trust and recommendation, it truly means a lot to us!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Seamless purchase and shipping process, great customer support and information sharing. The LS MK II is a extraordinary cartridge, more than meeting expectations. The cartridge provides an extremely detailed sound with perfect soundstage and placement. Definitely met expectations and is now the cartridge of choice. For once the glowing reviews are warranted. Highly recommended. Really happy all around, from the support and communication during the purchase, to the product itself.
Reply from Le Son2025-12-06
Dear Steve,
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are delighted that the LS10 MKII has become your cartridge of choice. Your detailed impressions mean a great deal to us, and it is very rewarding to know the cartridge meets and even exceeds your expectations.
Thank you again for your trust and kind words!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
I wanted to print off a cartridge alignment protractor but I have an Apple Mac, which does not support the .exe file. Gregory generously offered to print it into a pdf and send me the pdf if I could provide the relevant information. He has done this twice for me as I just purchased a new turntable and tonearm. So MERCI BEAUCOUP!!
Reply from Le Son2025-11-15
Dear Dean,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We were happy to help with the alignment protractors.
Wishing you many hours of musical enjoyment!
Gregory & Le Son Team
My cartridge was shipped quickly to the USA and packaged very well. It is the first moving coil cart I've tried on my Thorens TD 160 turntable. I like that it is a high output cart, so I don't need a pre-amp. Gregory at Le Son, has been very helpful with sending me any info I've needed quickly, like how to set up properly, cleaning info, etc. The threaded holes for mounting make set up go smoothly. I'm very happy with the SL1 MKII cartridge, nice crisp clear sound.
Reply from Le Son2025-11-10
Dear Ron,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review and kind words. We’re proud and happy to read that the SL1 MKII has brought such a satisfying sound to your beautiful Thorens setup.
Enjoy the music!
Gregory & Le Son Team
This headshell was a very good choice as an upgrade to my Technics stock headshell. I had tried a graphite headshell before this, but it seemed a bit too heavy for the tonearm and sound was not as dynamic as I like. Le Son has provided a nice step up in both dynamic response and clarity for a more engaging listening experience. I also appreciate the 1.5 mm change in mounting height that allowed me to raise the VTA adjustment above the bottom of the scale - I no longer need the spacer that I had to use with my previous graphite headshell. Great job, Le Son!
Reply from Le Son2025-10-25
Dear John,
Thank you for the great review. We are happy the Voyager headshell delivered a clear step up in dynamic response and clarity, and that the 1.5 mm lower mounting height let you raise VTA without a spacer. This is exactly the kind of practical improvement we aim for with this design.
Enjoy the music, and thank you again for choosing us!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Could not be more impressed with the Le Son LS10 MkII moving coil phono cartridge. It blows aways much more expensive carts that I auditioned. Initially, it delivered "everything all at once" - the amount of detail was almost overwhelming. After several days, the music became natural and coherent as the stylus and cart settled into my vintage McIntosh system. It's a complete joy to get in discovering new elements in every record. One bonus feature is how incredibly quiet the cart is. Surface noise is virtually gone compared to every other cartridge I have owned. I unequivocally recommend this world class phono cartridge and compliment the outstanding interaction I had with the company's general manager Gregory de Richemont.
Reply from Le Son2025-06-16
Dear Rich,
Thank you so much for your glowing review and for taking the time to share your detailed experience. We’re absolutely thrilled to read that the LS10 MKII has brought new life and nuance to your McIntosh system. Your appreciation truly means a lot, and it’s been a real pleasure assisting you.
Enjoy rediscovering your record collection!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
Mounted my Le Son SL1 mkll on the Voyager headshell with the brass washer.
The washer gives a more thight connection, i feel.
SL 1 was previous mounted on a carbon headshell and it sounded great. With the Voyager there was more ''air'' to the music. SL1 mkll and Voyager sound great together.
The fingerlift on Voyager is also a nice and very functional detail.
Reply from Le Son2025-06-13
Dear Stig,
Thank you for sharing your impressions. We’re thrilled that the Voyager headshell and brass washer brought extra air and precision to your SL1 MKII, and that the finger-lift is proving handy day-to-day.
Enjoy the music, and thank you again for choosing Le Son!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
I received the turntable cable I ordered at LeSon at home in less than 10 days from the order I placed online on their website. The package was properly sealed and the cable was isolated and protected inside the box.
The cable looks solid built with high quality materials and appears manufactured with high care to all constructive details and design.
I installed it between my Dynavector XV1t new cartridge and the phono preamplifier. The combination cartridge-phono cable from LeSon provides the audiophile level of music reproduction I wanted. I am happy with my purchase and I am convinced my money were well spent :-)
Besides the quality of the product I was surprised and delighted to receive simple and kind email messages from Gregory de Richemont confirming my order, the date when the cable was sent and the expected date of arrival.
I consider Le Son as a high quality niche audiophile manufacturer that considers not only the characteristics of their products, but also their clients as valuable and close friends.
Reply from Le Son2025-05-15
Dear Serban,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I’m thrilled the cable pairs so well with your Dynavector XV-1t and that you enjoyed both its build quality and our service. Knowing it delivers the musical experience you hoped for is the best reward we could ask for. Should you ever need anything, we’re only an email away.
Enjoy the music, and thank you again for choosing us.
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son team
Excellent service, I am absolutely delighted with the 2no. Denon 103s Le Son rebuilt for me, they sound fantastic.
Great service at a great price.
Thank you Gregory.
Regards
John
( Essex England )
Reply from Le Son2025-05-03
Dear John,
Thank you for your great review. We are delighted the rebuilt DL‑103s are sounding fantastic. Your support means a great deal, and I’m glad our service met your expectations. Enjoy the music!
Gregory & Le Son Team
Purchased the SL1 MKII a couple months back. Before my purchase, Gregory verified that the cartridge would be a good fit for my turntable and system. After the purchase, he walked me through setting things up properly and making sure all performed as expected. In todays world, I really appreciated the "hands on" approach to customer service.
THIS CARTRIDGE MAKES MY VINYL SING ! It replaced a Ortofon Blue, obviously a little pricier but well worth the dollars spent.
I'm sure I'll be doing business with LeSon in the future.
Thank You !!!
Reply from Le Son2025-05-02
Dear Peter,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled the SL1 MKII is making your vinyl sing and that our setup support was helpful. Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to assisting you again whenever you need us. Enjoy the music!
Gregory & Le Son Team
Received within a week, and installed immediately. The turntable in which it is mounted is a Well tempered lab Amadeus GTA, a turntable that can hardly be adjusted or tweaked. The cartridge it replaces is a Mc Bee from 47 labs retipped by van der Hul. The LS 10 mk2 fresh from the box on the Well tempered. Overwhelmed by the stage, clarity and detail. My Avantgarde acoustic nano uno's are a match out of heaven. It promises something for the future with 20 hours of operation behind it, now already without, overwhelming.
Reply from Le Son2025-04-24
Dear Onno,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to read that the LS10 MKII has made such an impact on your system.
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience, and we’re excited for you to continue enjoying the clarity and detail that the cartridge brings. Here's to many more hours of great music ahead!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
The Le Son phonograph cartridge delights me every time I come across it.
- Thanks from Le Son for the trust and purchase and care for the customer.
- The solidity and aesthetics of the packaging.
- And finally, the auditory qualities.
Reply from Le Son2025-04-09
Dear Robert,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of the SL1 MKII cartridge, we truly appreciate it.
Wishing you many hours of great analog sound listening!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
Unfortunately, the brass headshell washers did not match my specific Technics tonearm, but Le Son owner Gregory was very friendly and helpful during the return shipment process and made a quick and full refund (minus shipping and Paypal costs, which is perfectly understandable).
Even though the product did not work for me, this was a VERY enjoyable online shopping experience, and I highly recommend Le Son for it!
Reply from Le Son2025-04-03
Dear Max,
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re sorry the headshell washer wasn’t a fit for your Technics SL-1300G tonearm, and we’ve updated our compatibility list on the product page to reflect this.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to write such a generous review!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
Fantastic cart. Balanced, clear, good detailed bass, beautiful top end. I'm rotating between this and a Grado Statement 3, they each have a different sound signature of course, but the LeSon is at the same level of overall sound quality and beats the Grado in some areas- very very impressive.
An incredible value really. Shipping was pretty quick, packaging was absolutely first class- better than Grado! And the follow up was great. If this meets your budget, I don't think there is another MC cart at this price that comes close.
Equipment- Acoustic Solid Round table, Sorane TA-1 arm, Vincent Pho701 phono stage.
Reply from Le Son2025-03-20
Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the LS10 MKII cartridge. We pour a great deal of effort and passion into our products, and your recognition means the world to us.
Wishing you countless hours of analog bliss!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
Product is very good value for money. Performs well at price point
Email enquiries responded quickly
Reply from Le Son2025-03-05
Dear David,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on both the Silver RCA Phono Cable (1 m) and the Silver DIN Phono Cable (1.5 m). We truly appreciate your review!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Dear German,
Thank you for taking the time to review both our Silver RCA Phono Cable (1 m) and the Silver RCA Cable (1 m). Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Great contact and more help than I expected. In addition, the LS10 MKII cartridge provides many pleasant experiences, it is warm in tone and at the same time accurate and detailed.
Reply from Le Son2025-03-05
Dear Janusz,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that the LS10 MKII has brought you so much listening pleasure, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our support. Enjoy the music!
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
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