[Ongen Publishing] The latest issue 89 of “Analog Quarterly,” Japan’s only analog audio magazine, will be released on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Ongen Publishing Press Release: October 3, 2025 The latest issue 89 of “Analog Quarterly,” Japan’s only analog audio magazine, will be released on Friday, October 3, 2025. Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yusuke Kazama) released the latest issue, Issue 89, of “Analog Quarterly,” Japan’s only analog audio magazine, on Friday, October 3, 2025. This issue features a highly engaging feature, “Japanese Analog Is Interesting,” focusing on 30 of Japan’s most renowned analog audio brands, and “Audio Test Drive of Affordable Cartridges,” a report on high-cost-performance cartridges that deliver a level of excitement that exceeds their price. Be sure to pick up a copy of this must-read magazine.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/87714/118/87714-118-82d51545f265ad2b24ed491e4028436d-1842×1240.jpg It’s no exaggeration to say that Japanese analog equipment has become the global standard at audio shows and in the media around the world. The world is taking notice, wondering, “Who is behind this brand?” This special feature will tell you about the people behind the branding and creation of Japanese analog audio products, and the thoughts and feelings behind them. The sincerity of major
manufacturers who continue to offer products at affordable prices, as well as the appeal of garage manufacturers who offer unique products that are like inventions, are essential to any discussion of Japanese analog. We will powerfully showcase the appeal of each contemporary Japanese analog brand. DS Audio/TechDAS/SAEC/AUDIO NOTE/CS
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Relax／Audio-Technica／Mutec／NAGAOKA／PLATANUS／TEAC／YAMAHA／ZYX ●Private studio brand legend conversation 47 Institute Junji Kimura x Fidelix Shin Nakagawa
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/87714/118/87714-118-e2d6bf2a454c22994c7ad69678059af1-1842×1250.jpg To conclude our feature on Japanese analog brands, we held a conversation between Junji Kimura of Forty-Nine Research Institute and Shin Nakagawa of Fidelix, two independent studios that produce some of the most unique products among Japanese brands. They shared their motivations for creating their work while poking fun at each other’s interesting creations. ◼︎ Special Feature Is it worth the price? 15 affordable cartridge models available for simultaneous listening
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/87714/118/87714-118-8ca0f0c2c72729bd6daf40cd8a39e3fc-1746×1184.jpg As audio equipment becomes increasingly expensive, consumers are seeking high-quality, affordable products. This article features cartridges priced under ¥50,000. Are they truly worth the price? As a follow-up to our feature on MM cartridges in Issue 84, Yoshio Obara tested 15 models. ◼︎Front Feature Record Pleasure Man Appears! Special: Tsuyoshi Mikami
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/87714/118/87714-118-8b10bce41fe2c490e8d3d574c113335e-1970×1338.jpg In this special edition of our popular feature, “Record Pleasure Man Appears!”, we welcomed one of Japan’s leading audio enthusiasts, Tsuyoshi Mikami of Yokosuka. Following Issue 9, this is the second time we’ve featured him. We enjoyed the sounds of Western Electric’s original 15B horn system, the original 13A horn 12A horn system, and even the latest TOA active speakers. ◼︎Special Feature Visiting a SP Record Enthusiast: Toru Seya “Listening to Chubu Electric Power SP Needles”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/87714/118/87714-118-b5e9ed076b57ab6c614b02cc8002148d-1970×1286.jpg In “Terashima Yasukuni’s Audio Walk,” jazz audio essayist Terashima Yasukuni visits audio and music enthusiasts. This time, he visited music critic Onojima Dai. ◼︎Carefully selected! Introducing the Blissful Masterpieces “Five-Star Tales of Sound”
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clearaudio/Goldfinger Statement V2.1 Chigaku Inoue ACCUPHASE/T-1300 Ikuo Tsunoda AUDIO NOTE/G-72 Masayoshi Hayashi Burmester/Burmester232 Ikuo Tsunoda Phasemation/T-600<-1000 Chigaku Inoue Onmon/King & Queen The Royal Takashi Iwai Aurorasound/HFSA-02 Chigaku Inoue DVAS/Model 3 Yuo Ohara MoFi Electronics/SoursePoint 888 Ikuo Tsunoda Magazine information Magazine Title: Quarterly Analog Issue 89 2025 AUTUMN Release Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 Price: 1,680 yen (excluding tax 1,527 Yen) Format: A4 variant (H285mm x W210mm) Publication form: Periodical publication (quarterly magazine) Release Date: January 3rd / April 3rd / July 3rd / October 3rd : Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd. Editor-in-Chief: Mikiko Noma Available at: Bookstores nationwide, online bookstores – Our online store: “PHILEWEB.SHOP” ・Amazon magazine sales page Paper version kindle version
About Ongen Publishing Founded in 1949, we operate a media business that publishes specialized magazines and web media on pure audio and home theater, as well as a solutions business that provides awards, events, merchandise sales, and more. ●Company Name: Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd. ●Representative Director: Yusuke Kazama ●Location: 4F Itopia Iwamotocho ANNEX, 2-14-2 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032 ●Company Website: https://www.ongen.co.jp ＜Web Media＞ ●PHILE WEB: Japan’s largest AV/audio/mobile information site (Monthly unique users: 5 million UUs, monthly page views: 20 million PVs) ●PHILE WEB AUDIO: A channel with in-depth information on pure audio. ●HOME THEATRE CHANNEL : A comprehensive site for home theaters that makes “living with a movie theater” a reality. ●DIGITAL CAMERA CHANNEL : A channel packed with in-depth information for photography and camera enthusiasts. ●PHILE WEB Business: A channel covering a wide range of information on the home appliance business. ●Gadget Gate: An information site introducing the latest tech and gadget-related topics from a unique perspective and angle. ＜Magazine Media＞ ●Quarterly Audio Accessories: A pure audio magazine dedicated to high-quality sound reproduction ●Quarterly Analog: Providing the latest information and tips on how to enjoy record playback, analog audio, and more. ●Home Theater File: A specialized magazine for “homes with movie theaters” and “audio-visuals.” ●Premium Headphone Guide Magazine: A specialized magazine providing in-depth information on portable audio for earphone and headphone enthusiasts. ●Complete Series: A special magazine introducing all the cables and accessories needed to reproduce great sound and pictures. ＜Free Magazine＞ ●Premium Headphone Guide: A free magazine packed with information on earphones, headphones, and portable audio. Distributed free of charge at electronics retailers, headphone specialty stores, etc. ●VGP Award-Winning Product Shopping Guide: A free magazine that publishes the results of the VGP, Japan’s largest comprehensive awards for audio-visual equipment. Distributed free of charge at electronics retailers and other locations ●DGP Award-Winning Product Shopping Guide: A free magazine that publishes the results of the DGP Imaging Awards, which are given to digital cameras and their peripherals. Free distribution at electronics retailers, camera specialty stores, etc. ●Your First Analog Player: A free magazine that explains analog players, how to choose them, and how to listen to them. Distributed free of charge at record stores, electronics retailers, etc. ●VGP Awards: Japan’s largest comprehensive awards ceremony for audio-visual equipment. Held in summer and winter. ●DGP Imaging Awards: Awards for digital cameras and peripheral devices. Held every autumn. ●DGP Mobile Award: An award for smartphone cameras and their peripherals. Held every spring. ●Audio Masterpiece Award: An award that selects true masterpieces of pure audio. Held every autumn ●Audio Accessory Excellence Award: An award that selects outstanding audio accessory products. Held every autumn ●Analog Grand Prix: An award that selects audio equipment that is brimming with an “analog feel.” Held every spring ＜EC site＞ ●PHILEWEB.shop: A marketplace-style e-commerce site operated by Ongen Publishing