Yamamoto Sound Crafts TY-1 Headshell Finger Hook

The TY-1 is a finger hook for the headshell. The body is made of lightweight and highly rigid pure titanium, and silicone is used for the anti-slip O-ring.
In many cases, the finger hooks of general headshells are made of thin and soft materials such as aluminum, but this product is designed to improve sound quality by giving strength to that part.
If the headshell uses M2 size screws, it can be installed without any problems.

By replacing it with a high-rigidity titanium round bar, the rigidity of the entire headshell has increased, and the sound image becomes clearer and tighter. The anti-slip silicone O-ring at the tip is also removable, allowing you to enjoy the change in sound.

format	Replacement headshellfinger rest
External dimensions	Length 20mm, Maximum diameter 3mm, Thread M2 length 2.5mm
weight	0.45g

The titanium finger hook TY-1 is made of hard material and has a rod shape, so there is no need to worry about squealing. I listened to it normally with the company's brass fingers, and then switched to the TY-1. The sound image tightened fearlessly. At the same time, there was a faint accent attached to the brass. I was surprised by the double. Then, if your finger hook is a method of stopping with M2 screws, this is lucky. I would like to recommend the "tune" of the finger.
In addition, the effect of the anti-slip silicone O-ring is not ridiculous. When attached, it is quiet, and when it is removed, it sounds open. I decided to take it off.