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Glanz is a distinguished Japanese audio manufacturer specializing in precision-crafted tonearms and cartridges, originally established at Mitachi Acoustics in the 1950s by renowned audio engineer Masataka Hamada. The brand was resurrected in 2008 when Hamada, after acquiring special licensing from the Mitachi family, launched his own company Hamada Electric (788-5, O-oka, Numazu City, Shizuoka, 410-0022) to continue the Glanz legacy. Known for pursuing 'original pure sound' through meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, Glanz produces three distinct tonearm series: the flagship S Type (MH-1200S, MH-1000S, MH-900S), the premium MH-12SUS, and the more accessible B Type (MH-9B, MH-10B) and Bt Type (MH-9Bt, MH-10Bt). Hamada's extensive background includes developing the first Glanz products in 1972 at age 23, creating moving magnet cartridges, and collaborating with major companies like Onkyo and JVC on advanced audio technologies including the four-channel X-1 and Z-1 CD-4 systems. Today, Glanz tonearms are distributed globally through specialized dealers and have earned acclaim from audiophiles worldwide for their exceptional build quality and sonic performance, with reviewers describing them as 'by far the best Japanese-made tonearm' available.