Ikigai Audio

New Zealand Experts in Isolation

Founded in 2018 by Dutch designer Jeffrey Dam, Ikigai Audio creates high-end cables and isolation feet that blend advanced engineering with elegant design. With a deep understanding of metallurgy, EMI/RFI behaviour, and material resonance, each product is built to deliver clarity, balance, and long-term listening comfort.

Origin and Philosophy

Ikigai Audio’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that emotional engagement is the ultimate goal of high-end audio. Rather than chasing technical extremes alone, founder Jeffrey Dam focuses on how materials, geometry, and energy flow influence the way music feels. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese concept of purpose and harmony, each design is the result of careful listening, material science, and artisanal assembly. The result is a collection of components that prioritise musical flow, tonal richness, and lasting connection—engineered not just to measure well, but to move you.

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Ikigai Audio offers a refined selection of high-performance isolation feet and handcrafted audio cables. The Sugure, Kangai, and Kinzan models each use suspended ceramic bearings and tuned materials to eliminate vibration and enhance system clarity. Their cable range, built with silver-gold conductors and TIG-welded terminations, preserves signal integrity while enriching tone, space, and musical flow.

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Origin and Philosophy

Founded in New Zealand by engineer Andrew Gillman, AG Lifter was born from a passion for uncovering musical truth through mechanical precision. Every product reflects a dedication to form, function, and performance. By focusing solely on vibration control, AG Lifter creates isolation platforms and accessories that heighten resolution, dynamics, and tonal accuracy — all while maintaining elegant industrial design.

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Ikigai Audio offers a refined selection of high-performance isolation feet and handcrafted audio cables. The Sugure, Kangai, and Kinzan models each use suspended ceramic bearings and tuned materials to eliminate vibration and enhance system clarity. Their cable range, built with silver-gold conductors and TIG-welded terminations, preserves signal integrity while enriching tone, space, and musical flow.

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Sugure Equipment Feet

With 287 components and 11.4m of alloy, the Crescendo Rack reduces harmonic distortion to reveal deeper bass, texture, and clarity. Each module includes Dulcet isolation feet and decoupling bearings, with a modular design that scales to your space and system.

The Ikigai Sugure Equipment Feet are high-performance isolation supports made from aircraft-grade aluminium, shaped using the golden ratio to reduce vibration. Each foot features laser-engraved walnut inserts and six suspended ceramic balls for advanced decoupling. Compact yet capable, they support up to 5kg per foot and include two aluminium discs for added stability. Designed to enhance clarity and musicality, they offer a cleaner, more engaging listening experience for audiophiles.

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Kangai Equiptment Feet

With 287 components and 11.4m of alloy, the Crescendo Rack reduces harmonic distortion to reveal deeper bass, texture, and clarity. Each module includes Dulcet isolation feet and decoupling bearings, with a modular design that scales to your space and system.

The Ikigai Kangai Equipment Feet are single-layer, high-mass isolation supports CNC-machined from a special bronze alloy chosen for its intrinsic damping, and designed using the golden ratio to minimise vibration. Each foot incorporates laser‑engraved walnut inserts on both top and bottom, and features six industrial-grade ceramic balls with independent suspension acting as a finely tuned mechanical decoupler. Measuring 65 mm in diameter and 28 mm high, each 600 g foot supports up to 5 kg of equipment and includes two matching bronze discs for optimal stability and contact.

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Kinzan Equipment Feet

With 287 components and 11.4m of alloy, the Crescendo Rack reduces harmonic distortion to reveal deeper bass, texture, and clarity. Each module includes Dulcet isolation feet and decoupling bearings, with a modular design that scales to your space and system.

The Ikigai Kinzan Equipment Feet are heavyweight isolation supports crafted from a special bronze alloy with a triple-layer damping structure and an internal anti-vibration disc. Shaped according to the golden ratio to minimise resonance, each foot features real walnut inserts—laser-engraved for precision—and 12 industrial-grade ceramic balls with individually suspended support. Measuring 65mm wide and 45mm high, they handle up to 10kg per foot and include two bronze discs for enhanced energy transfer. The Kinzan offers superior decoupling, clarity, and tonal refinement for high-end audio setups.

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Isolation isn’t subtle when it’s done right. Visit our showroom and hear how Ikigai products reveal what your system’s truly capable of — richer tone, greater clarity, a deeper soundstage, and a more natural musical flow. Whether it’s one cable or your entire setup, the difference is immediate.

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Kinzan Cables

Kinzan is Ikigai Audio’s most advanced cable series, crafted with even more labour-intensive techniques than the KANGAI range. It combines 5N silver and 24kt gold, specially treated to form mono crystal conductors. Each cable is tuned with a specific blend of filigree and thicker-gauge strands, optimised for its function. A pure cotton dielectric—carefully shielded from environmental impact—preserves tonal consistency over time.

For interconnects, Ikigai developed a proprietary bonding method: connector contacts are welded directly to the conductors, eliminating contact resistance and maintaining the full integrity of the materials. The result is extraordinary resolution, tonal refinement, and signal flow—true reference cables for the most demanding systems.

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SPEAKER CABLES

Ikigai’s speaker cables use extra-gauge 5N pure silver with a specially treated mono crystal core. Double EMI/RFI shielding and a unique grounding system—matched to the Kangai power cable—deliver a clear step up in performance. Terminated with ETI Research rhodium spades or bananas.

Power Cord

Ikigai’s most popular cable features extra-gauge 5N pure silver conductors treated to form a mono crystal core, delivering exceptional refinement and clarity. It offers double EMI/RFI shielding and comes with a choice of ETI Research KRYO XLR or Cinch terminations.

Interconnect

Ikigai’s USB cable uses extra-gauge and filigree 5N silver for both data and power lines, each separately shielded with dual-layer EMI/RFI protection. The power line follows the SUGURE DC topology. Available with USB A, B, or C connectors—separate power/data connectors available on request.

Phono Interconnect

This Ikigai power cable features extra-gauge pure sterling silver conductors, a specially treated core, and double EMI/RFI shielding. Terminated with ETI Research LEGATO plugs, with regional options available for EU, US, or UK outlets.

Power Ground Cable

The Sugure S/PDIF coax cable uses an RG7 structure with pure silver conductors for both core and shield. The treated mono crystal core is terminated with true 75Ω WBT Nextgen Au connectors for optimal digital performance.

Grounding Cable

Ikigai’s phono cable uses extra-gauge 5N pure silver, treated to form a mono crystal core. It offers triple EMI/RFI shielding, with a Furutech DIN on the arm side and ETI Research KRYO XLR or Cinch options. Refined and revealing, it’s made for serious analogue systems.

AES/EBU

The Sugure Ethernet cable uses pure silver multistrand conductors, treated to form a mono crystal core. Built for 100Mbit audio transfer, it features four layers of shielding and individually shielded pairs—an uncommon topology chosen for its superior sonic performance.

Ethernet

Ikigai’s USB cable uses extra-gauge and filigree 5N silver for both data and power lines, each separately shielded with dual-layer EMI/RFI protection. The power line follows the SUGURE DC topology. Available with USB A, B, or C connectors—separate power/data connectors available on request.

DC Cable

Ikigai’s USB cable uses extra-gauge and filigree 5N silver for both data and power lines, each separately shielded with dual-layer EMI/RFI protection. The power line follows the SUGURE DC topology. Available with USB A, B, or C connectors—separate power/data connectors available on request.

Kangai Cables

Ikigai Audio’s KANGAI series was awarded Stereophile Recommended Components 2024 for both interconnects and speaker cables, following Herb Reichert’s review in Gramophone Dreams (Vol. 47, No. 3).

This level introduces multiple labour-intensive techniques, combining 5N silver and 24kt gold treated into mono crystal wire. Built with multiple cores and aerospace-grade shielding, KANGAI is engineered to reject EMI and RFI while preserving musical detail. These refinements give the cable both body and soul—an expressive leap beyond the SUGURE level.

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POWER CORD

These power cords use extra-gauge 5N silver with a specially treated core. Each wire bundle is insulated in cotton and PTFE. Triple EMI/RFI shielding and a unique grounding system enhanceing performance—also benefiting speaker and ethernet cables. Terminated with ETI LEGATO plugs.

SPEAKER CABLE

Kangai speaker cables use extra-gauge 5N silver and 24K gold conductors with a specially treated core and double aerospace-grade EMI/RFI shielding. Terminated with spades or bananas from ETI Research or optional Furutech rhodium carbon. Includes a unique grounding system.

INTERCONNECT

Ikigai’s Kangai interconnect uses extra-gauge 5N silver and 24K gold conductors, double-treated into mono crystal wires. It features dual EMI/RFI shielding and a more labour-intensive build than Sugure. Available with ETI KRYO or optional Furutech rhodium carbon plugs.

PHONO INTERCONNECT

The Kangai phono interconnect uses extra-gauge 5N silver and 24K gold, double-treated into mono crystal wire. It features triple EMI/RFI shielding and a more labour-intensive build than Sugure. Terminated with ETI KRYO XLR/Cinch and Furutech Carbon DIN—angled or straight.

Power Ground Cables

Kangai power ground cables are designed to connect Tripoint’s grounding solution to your wall socket. They use extra-gauge 5N silver, recrystallised, with cotton and PTFE dielectrics and double EMI/RFI shielding. Terminated with ETI LEGATO (EU/US/UK) and ETI KRYO spade or banana.

Grounding Cables

Kangai grounding cables are developed to match Tripoint’s grounding solution. They use extra-gauge 5N silver, extensively recrystallised, with cotton and PTFE dielectrics and double EMI/RFI shielding. Terminated with ETI KRYO spades or bananas.

Speaker Jumper Wires

Ikigai’s USB cable uses extra-gauge and filigree 5N silver for both data and power lines, each separately shielded with dual-layer EMI/RFI protection. The power line follows the SUGURE DC topology. Available with USB A, B, or C connectors—separate power/data connectors available on request.

DC Power Cacles

Kangai DC power cables use filigree 5N silver in a quad-star layout, double-treated into mono crystal wire. With triple EMI/RFI shielding and flexible polarity/connector options, this cable delivers exceptional silence and resolution by lowering the noise floor.

Ethernet

Kangai ethernet is based on a gigabit shielding concept with 5 shields but carries only 2 conductor pairs for a 100Mbit connection. The pairs are individually shielded, making it a unique design. Uses silver-gold multistrand mono crystal wire and includes a matching grounding system.

S/PDIF Coax

Kangai S/PDIF coax is based on an RG7 coax cable structure, with core and screen using pure silver and gold conductors. The silver and gold are specially treated to form mono crystal wire. Screening is a 100% closed mesh. Terminated with true 75Ω WBT Nextgen Ag connectors.

USB

Kangai USB uses fully separated power and data lines, each with filigree and extra-gauge 5N silver, recrystallised into mono crystal wire. Both lines are 100% shielded using three layers of EMI/RFI protection. USB A, B, or C available—dedicated connectors on request.

Sugure Cables

Sugure is Ikigai Audio’s silver-based cable range, offering exceptional performance and value. Built with extra-gauge 5N fine silver and treated using a proprietary recrystallisation process, these cables form a mono crystal core for smooth signal transmission. Dual-layer EMI and RFI shielding keeps the noise floor vanishingly low, delivering a highly refined, non-fatiguing listening experience. From power to digital, every Sugure cable is built to reduce noise and preserve natural tonality without listener fatigue.

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POWER CORD

This Ikigai power cable features extra-gauge pure sterling silver conductors, a specially treated core, and double EMI/RFI shielding. Terminated with ETI Research LEGATO plugs, with regional options available for EU, US, or UK outlets.

INTERCONNECT

Ikigai’s most popular cable features extra-gauge 5N pure silver conductors treated to form a mono crystal core, delivering exceptional refinement and clarity. It offers double EMI/RFI shielding and comes with a choice of ETI Research KRYO XLR or Cinch terminations.

DIGITAL

The Sugure S/PDIF coax cable uses an RG7 structure with pure silver conductors for both core and shield. The treated mono crystal core is terminated with true 75Ω WBT Nextgen Au connectors for optimal digital performance.

ETHERNET

The Sugure Ethernet cable uses pure silver multistrand conductors, treated to form a mono crystal core. Built for 100Mbit audio transfer, it features four layers of shielding and individually shielded pairs—an uncommon topology chosen for its superior sonic performance.

PHONO INTERCONNECT

Ikigai’s phono cable uses extra-gauge 5N pure silver, treated to form a mono crystal core. It offers triple EMI/RFI shielding, with a Furutech DIN on the arm side and ETI Research KRYO XLR or Cinch options. Refined and revealing, it’s made for serious analogue systems.

SPEAKER CABLES

Ikigai’s speaker cables use extra-gauge 5N pure silver with a specially treated mono crystal core. Double EMI/RFI shielding and a unique grounding system—matched to the Kangai power cable—deliver a clear step up in performance. Terminated with ETI Research rhodium spades or bananas.

USB

Ikigai’s USB cable uses extra-gauge and filigree 5N silver for both data and power lines, each separately shielded with dual-layer EMI/RFI protection. The power line follows the SUGURE DC topology. Available with USB A, B, or C connectors—separate power/data connectors available on request.

JUMPER

Ikigai’s USB cable uses extra-gauge and filigree 5N silver for both data and power lines, each separately shielded with dual-layer EMI/RFI protection. The power line follows the SUGURE DC topology. Available with USB A, B, or C connectors—separate power/data connectors available on request.

Purpose-Built Audio, Inspired by Ikigai

Ikigai Audio blends technical mastery with personal meaning—crafting each cable, foot, and component to honour the Japanese principle of ikigai: a reason for being. Designed to reduce resonance and listening fatigue, every detail serves the music. Whether lifting cables or isolating components, Ikigai products bring balance, clarity, and joy to your listening experience.

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Resonance, Redirected by Design

Ikigai products are shaped by both science and soul. Using layered materials, precision machining, and golden-ratio-based damping, vibrational energy is dispersed rather than transferred. This ensures harmonic integrity—so the music feels immediate, textured, and natural, without fatigue.

Flexible for Evolving Setups

Each Ikigai foot or lifter is modular and adaptable. From 5kg to 10kg weight ratings, you can mix and match across models and applications. Whether you’re lifting a reference cable or isolating a key component, the system grows with your setup—preserving the emotional connection at every stage.

Material Harmony, Acoustic Clarity

Bronze alloys, walnut inlays, ceramic ball suspensions—every material used in Ikigai Audio’s lifters and feet is chosen not for appearance, but for its acoustic contribution. Aluminium in the SUGURE, bronze in the KANGAI, and the tri-layer structure of the KINZAN are all engineered for sonic control with visual harmony.

Handcrafted in the Netherlands

Founder Jeffrey Dam draws on a lifetime of experience in high-end audio, engineering, and design. Every Ikigai product is built by hand in the Netherlands—from CNC machining to final inspection. It’s this human touch that sets the tone: precise, personal, and always musical.

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