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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I’ve been on this HiFi bandwagon for the best part of 50 years. In that time I’ve had 8 turntables, including a Rega and a Linn (for 20 years) not to mention numerous arms and cartridges. Nearly all the cartridges were moving coils ranging from a Supex, Linn, Dynavector, Accuphase, Gold Note, London Decca Super Gold and a few others.
To cut to the chase, the LS10 MkII moving coil beats them all, hands down! I asked my lovely wife, who has shared this HiFi experience with me for over 30 years and who always sits and listens to music with me in our afternoons, what she thought of the LS10 MkII. The following are her unbiased descriptions, and I totally agree.
She describes it as open, with great clarity, detail, depth and dynamics, and with great bass (she loves the bass, as do I!). She also added that it simply “draws you into the music” like no other cartridge we’ve listened to. I would add that it also has great inner detail; there is better separation between instruments and quite often I could hear instrument and bass details that I had not heard before. A real joy! It’s also quiet in the groove. I have many records in my “out box” which I previously considered unplayable due to surface noise and some of these have now been resurrected and put back on the shelf!
The LS10 MkII is like no other cartridge I’ve ever owned or heard before, although I have to say that I have not heard any of those high 4 and 5 figure cartridges to do a comparison, such as the Ortofon MC Anna. However, what I can say is that the LS10 MkII is a highly engaging listen. Some cartridges engage the mind with their high degree of detail and technical excellence and whilst the LS10 MkII does that very well, while doing so it also engages the heart and soul of the music and to me that is what I’ve been missing for a very, very long time. Undoubtedly there are better cartridges out there, but at what price? For me, at this moment, I don’t feel the need to look any further!
A word on phono stages. I tried the LS10 with three phono stages, two tube and one Gold Note solid state. I initially tried it with the solid state and it sounded great, I was in heaven. But that was until about 20 hours in when I switched it to my tube preamp which has a built in Oxford Step Up Transformer (SUT). After a few hours of finding the right transformer gain settings, this combination blew me away. It smoked the solid state, which was no slouch. So, there’s a caveat here, no doubt the LS10 MkII will sound good through many phono stages; but, you may never know what all the fuss is about unless you give it the very best phono stage that you can; and if you can use an input SUT into a tube phono preamp, then even better.
My only criticism, not related to sound quality of the cartridge, is that the stylus guard is somewhat loose and falls off fairly easily. For me that’s not a really big deal as I’m used to naked cartridges, but it can become a big deal when changing cartridges or arms. In such cases I put a small elastic band around the stylus guard and headshell assembly to hold the stylus guard in place. Hopefully this is something LeSon can fix, or may have already fixed.
I can’t leave this review without also mentioning that dealing with Gregory from LeSon has been a real pleasure. He is a true professional and answered every question I could throw at him. He is not your typical HiFi salesman, he will also ask you, the potential purchaser, questions to make sure you have the right equipment to make the LS10 sound its best. These are people who really care about music!
I really love what the LS10 MkII does with vinyl grooves such that I’ve told Gregory I will be buying another, or possibly the next incarnation, the LS10 MKIII! Call this is a rave review! Thank you LeSon.
Reply from Le Son2025-02-15
Dear Floyd,
Thank you for your incredible review! It truly means a lot to us that the LS10 MKII has brought such joy to your listening experience. Your detailed impressions, and those of your wife, perfectly capture what we aim to achieve: an emotionally engaging, musically rich cartridge that draws you into the music.
We appreciate your thoughtful insights on pairing it with the right phono stage and step-up transformer, and we’re especially grateful for your feedback on the stylus guard, we’re already working on improvements.
It has been an absolute pleasure assisting you, and knowing that you’re considering a second LS10, or even a future MKIII, is the highest compliment we could receive!
Wishing you and your wife many more hours of musical bliss.
Kind regards,
Gregory & Le Son Team
When you think of cartridges, you think of the established brands available at your local audio dealer. Since I read about the relatively unknown brand Le Son on an audio forum, including several positive reviews, my curiosity was aroused. I decided to put it to the test and order the Le Son LS10 MKII.
My turntable is a Pro-Ject Extension 10 Evolution. The Le Son cartridge has now been used for more than 30 hours and is fully broken in. The sound and spatial reproduction are stunning across the board. The deep bass this element reproduces is also impressive. My previous cartridge is an Ortofon Cadenza Red. A very good cartridge, but the Le Son LS10 MKII scores significantly better on all points.
Last but not least, the personal attention from Le Son by Gregory de Richemont is of a level that you hardly find anywhere else these days,
I have recently become a more than satisfied Le Son user.
Reply from Le Son2025-02-06
Dear Jan,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are thrilled that the LS10 MKII has elevated your system to another level.
Long live analog sound!
Kind regards,
Gregory & the Le Son Team
Fast delivery, very good communication and outstanding produits.
Phono câbles extremely transparent, very good tonal accuracy and Dynamic.
Reply from Le Son2025-01-30
Dear Mr. Delporto,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of our pure silver phono cables.
We greatly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Price/sound ratio is extraordinary! The soundstage is wonderful also the colours of the instruments. Thanks for such a wonderful pickup.
Reply from Le Son2025-01-25
Dear Mr. Sachweh,
Thank you so much for your kind words about the LS10 MKII cartridge! We truly appreciate your support.
Long live analog sound!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Gregory provided excellent customer service. SL1 MKII cartridge came into well designed package with a lot of attention to details. All the tools and information needed were at hand for an easy install into my VPI Traveler.
Reply from Le Son2025-01-23
Dear Steven,
Thank you for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear that the SL1 MKII pairs well with your VPI Traveler turntable.
Wishing you countless hours of analog bliss!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
I've waited a while to write this review to make sure there was no reduction in performance, but safe to say there has been none.
My SL1 Mk11 came in a smart wooden box, was as easy to install and set up as the company promised.
After easily a couple of hundred hours it still sounds great. It replaced an expensive low-output MC, it's clearer, more transparent in all frequencies. I cannot praise it, or the company, enough. Give it a go!
Reply from Le Son2025-01-23
Dear Mr. Clark,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We're thrilled that the SL1 MKII delivers great sound and that it has brought such clarity and transparency to your listening. Long live analog sound!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Useful and good looking website
Friendly communication
Good price
Fast delivery
Elegant packing, useful accesories
Great sounding cartridge
Reply from Le Son2025-01-17
Dear Michael,
Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your LS10 MKII cartridge is bringing you great satisfaction!
Kind regards,
Gregory
I initially had some bad luck issues with my LS10 MKII - I accidentally broke the needle. Gregory was more than helpful with this issue and we got it resolved in a very timely manner. This cartridge is exactly what I was looking for - it's sound quality/price ratio is unparalleled and right up my alley, as I don't like spending exorbitant prices on mediocre audio gear. It's stellar musical qualities have been described aptly by Marek Dyba on the Hifi Knights webpage - I can only add that I fully agree with his assessment and that finding something better at a similar price point might be impossible (the LS10 MkII easily beat my similarly priced Gold Note Donatello Gold). The customer service experience is just as good or even better than the product (hard to decide - I love the cartridge, but the smoothing of the ups and downs of my overall experience and my bad luck is something that I will always be grateful for); Gregory is someone who made me feel like I'm more than just a customer and talking to him was always a pleasure. Buy with confidence, LeSon is a company led by a kind and caring man who stands by his word.
Reply from Le Son2025-01-16
Dear Grzegorz,
Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback. Your passion for high-quality hi-fi and your extensive experience make your recognition incredibly meaningful to us.
We’re thrilled that the LS10 MKII has met your expectations and that you’re enjoying its musical qualities. We also deeply appreciate your acknowledgment of our customer service. Tt’s a core part of what we do, driven by our commitment to ensuring a smooth and satisfying experience for our customers.
Wishing you many hours of analog bliss, and thank you for trusting Le Son!
Kind regards,
Gregory
I ordered and received my SL1 MkII cartridge about two months ago. I now have about 30 hours of break-in and listening time on the cartridge, and I must say it sounds wonderful. It is my first moving coil cartridge, after about 40 years of owning high-end MM cartridges. I am impressed. It's detail, dynamics, and tracking ability are excellent. The music in my records has come more alive than before. It just sounds more realistic.
Reply from Le Son2025-01-14
Dear Mr. Ellis,
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled the SL1 MkII has brought your records to life and exceeded expectations. Happy listening, and thank you for choosing Le Son!
Le Son Team
Simply LeSonLS10MKii is the most musical cartridge I have ever owned or listen. Incredibly demanding in her setup, BUT incredibly generous in what she gives you next. When everything is set up correctly the sound is out of this planet, superlatives natural on acoustic instruments, incredibly vivid with tremendous rhythm and flow and not at all tiring, while dynamics and harmonics have party. My congratulations to Mr. Gregory de Richemont, Dr. Ted Tsai and their partners for both the LS10MKii and for their professionalism, consistency and courtesy throughout the purchase process.
Reply from Le Son2025-01-01
Dear Petros,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are driven by passion, and knowing that the LS10 MKII brings you complete satisfaction is truly the greatest reward.
Kind regards,
Gregory
Shipping went without problems. What an excellent package with cartridge packed in a beautiful wooden box.
Installation was easy with supplied screws.
I use it in my system with the Altec 15095a transformers as best match. (Using a Kenwood KP 1100 turntable and Fm acoustics 122 phonoamp)
Full, transparant and very detailed sound, thankfully without being too analytical. Beautiful layers. Very wide.
As I hoped (and expected, reading the reviews) the cartridge would be. I love it.
Fully recommended!
Reply from Le Son2024-12-30
Dear Jan,
Thank you so much for your great review of the SL1 MKII cartridge, it truly means the world to us!
Wishing you countless beautiful listening sessions ahead. 😊
The HO LeSon has an excellent price-performance ratio! I played it on the Kenwood KD900, but it fits noticeably better on my KD700d. During the break-in, it seemed very neutral to me, sounding a bit mechanical. Now on my very good tube phono and the KD700d, it plays really well and looks very classy!
I'm considering ordering one as a backup.... Absolutely recommended!
Shipping, processing & correspondence were absolutely exemplary!!!
Reply from Le Son2024-12-28
Dear Mr. Schneider,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SL1 MKII. We are thrilled to read it delivers excellent performance on your Kenwood KD700D. Wishing you many more hours of delightful listening!
Bought it on a whim after reading about it on Analog Planet. It arrived quickly. Broke it in for about 2 hours before really getting into it. I felt I was getting all the music from several genres. Seemed to shine best on jazz. Definitely recommended!
Reply from Le Son2024-12-14
Dear Mr. Barrett,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with the SL1 MKII! We’re delighted it’s brought out the magic in your music collection. Wishing you long hours of listening enjoyment!
Enjoyed to order direct from the manufacturer. Ordering and shipping were without fault. Loved the box of the cartridge wonderful. Haven’t mounted the cartridge and can’t say anything about the sound but really looking forward for it.
Reply from Le Son2024-12-05
Dear Risto,
Thank you very much for your feedback, it is much appreciated. We hope that you will love the SL1 MKII as much as we do!
Fast shipping and very well packed. It sounded great right away but I waited for 30 hours use to do some critical listening. Compared to the cartridge I was using, which cost around twice as much, I liked the SL-1 Mk II better. Not a huge difference, but the Le Son had stronger high frequencies and was more transparent, with no downsides. It was a joy to listen to for 30 hours, I look forward to many more hours of enjoyment.
Reply from Le Son2024-11-28
Dear Kurt,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to read the SL1 MKII enhanced your listening experience. Wishing you many more hours of musical enjoyment!
This was a big opportunity for me to own a moving coil cartridge with a high-end cantilever at a reasonable price. This is it for me. I will never look beyond this cartridge, it is the summit of my search for wide sound stage and stereo imaging. There may be others, but the Le Son SL1 MKII is the point where I get maximum performance for my money, I have it installed on my Thorens TD146, with a MoFi Studiophono preamp, 2 KEF 303 and 2 Celestion Ditton 4-4-2.
I haven't reached the cartridge's full break-in period yet and I am already enamoured with my listening experience with the SL1 MKII. I appreciate the defined output: the lows are warm and well contained, the highs are crisp, not shrill, the mids are directional and clear. This is a wonderful experience, Thank you Le Son!
Reply from Le Son2024-11-22
Dear Will,
Thank you so much for your feedback, you inspire us to keep creating high-value analog products. Enjoy your SL1 MKII, and feel free to reach out anytime!
Kind regards,
Le Son Team
Well constructed silver cables at a fair price.
RCA connectors are high quality.
Looking forward to an expanded line of interconnects (MMCX for iem, 3.5mm plug, etc)
Reply from Le Son2024-11-13
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're happy to read you’re pleased with the quality and construction of our silver cables. We appreciate your suggestion on expanding our interconnect line and will certainly keep it in mind for future developments. Enjoy the music, and thank you for choosing Le Son!
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