Japanese analogue specialists JICO have expanded their acclaimed Clipper cartridge range with the new Clipper-S, a Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge designed specifically for straight tonearms.

Building on the success of the original Clipper—crafted for S- and J-shaped tonearms—the Clipper-S features a precision-angled headshell that ensures perfect cartridge alignment, accurate tracking, and natural, balanced sound.

Developed under JICO’s C-REVO brand, the Clipper-S responds to the growing popularity of straight-arm turntables among modern vinyl listeners. It combines the world’s first tapered S-cantilever with a solid conical diamond stylus, delivering the clarity, warmth, and musical detail that define JICO’s reputation for Japanese craftsmanship.

The Clipper-S also offers dual compatibility with JICO’s MM Clipper stylus and SHURE-44 replacement styli, and is fully compatible with KORG’s handytraxx series, including the handytraxx Tube and handytraxx 1bit portable turntables.

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THE PERFECT MATCH FOR YOUR TURNTABLE

If you're considering a cartridge upgrade, the JICO range offers exceptional compatibility and performance across a wide range of systems. Whether you're spinning jazz, electronic, folk or classical records, you’ll hear more depth, texture and nuance in every groove.

Pair your new cartridge with one of our handpicked turntables or explore our phono stages for the full analogue experience. Need help choosing the right match? Our Concierge Service is here to guide you, please contact us here to get started.

WHY BUY JICO FROM VAL HIFI?

As one of the UK’s most trusted destinations for high-performance audio, we offer:

Free UK delivery on all JICO products
Expert advice from real analogue enthusiasts
A curated range that only includes products we genuinely love and use

JICO’s blend of tradition, precision and sonic character makes them a perfect fit for the VAL HiFi collection—and we’re excited to bring them to more UK listeners.

Explore the full JICO collection or get in touch to find the best cartridge for your setup.