Leson SL1 MKII Cartridge

Step into the world of Moving Coil

The SL1 MKII is a high-output moving coil cartridge that brings stunning clarity, energy and warmth to your vinyl playback.

It connects directly to your MM phono stage, installs easily with the included tools, and fits most tonearms.

Experience the easiest way to elevate your analog sound to a whole new level!

Gregory de Richemont – Founder

What Makes the SL1 MKII Unique:

True MC Sound, No Extra Gear

Enjoy the clarity and depth of Moving Coil with 2.5mV output. Works with any MM phono stage.

Designed for Musical Emotion

6N copper coils and a precision stylus deliver a wide soundstage, rich imaging, and lifelike detail.

Simple Installation

Threaded holes and straight body lines make installation smooth, even for first-time users.

60-Day Risk-Free Trial

Live with it for 60 days in your system. Feel the difference in your music. If it doesn’t move you, send it back.

We are deeply impressed by what this cartridge can get out of a record.

In the days following our listening session, we searched both the digital and analogue realms at home for the same listening sensation, especially with the ‘Déjà Vu’ album. We couldn’t find it.

We say sensation, but it was more than that. It felt like an event, a special performance or concert that leaves a lasting impression.

Yung Lie – Alpha Audio

The New SL1 MKII is JAW-DROPPING Good sound!

This new SL1 MKII was like the heavy curtain was opened up and the piano and violin was right in front of me. I could hear the bow on the strings, the piano hammer the strings. Right now I don’t have to spend thousands on a preamp! Every night I play lps for 3 hours, OMG the sound is right next to you and the fidelity is unforgettable!

SL-1 mk2

After aprox 30 hours on my SL 1200 GR, i am impressed. The highs and mids are very clear and detailed. Lows are good as well. Leson SL1 got me playing some old stuff, Leaf hound, Ufo, Santana etc, and it sounded as good as never before.

High Value HiFi for everyone

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.

CORE COMPONENTS

BORON NITRIDE CANTILEVER

The SL1 MKII uses a precision-engineered Boron Nitride cantilever, a ceramic material selected for its exceptional stiffness and low mass. Compared to aluminum, it is 3.6 times more rigid and 28% lighter:

Rigidity  (Gpa)

Density  (g/cm3)

This combination improves the speed and accuracy of vibration transfer from the stylus to the coils, enhancing your ability to hear micro-details, transients, and subtle textures with stunning clarity.

ULTRA LIGHT COILS

At the heart of the SL1 MKII are hand-wound 6N copper coils, designed for both low impedance (56Ω) and high output (2.5mV). This ultra-light moving mass delivers excellent groove tracking and preserves even the finest musical information.

You’ll hear more lifelike dynamics, greater immediacy, and an effortless response to musical peaks, all while enjoying the compatibility of a standard MM phono input.

LINE CONTACT STYLUS

The advanced line contact stylus shape offers a wider contact area with the groove walls than conical or elliptical tips. This precise contact improves tracking, lowers distortion, and extends the life of both stylus and record.

Expect smoother treble, a better sense of space, and increased musical realism, especially on complex passages and inner grooves.