TECHNICAL DATADRT XV-1s
Te Kaitora
XX-2
17D2MKll
20XH/20XL
10X5

Low output MC with Low output MC with Low output MC with Low output MC with High/Low output MC High output MC withflux damper andwith flux damper andflux damper andflux damper andflux damper andmulti Alnico magnets
softened magnetism softened magnetism softened magnetism
Alnico magnet
softened magnetismand flux damper

25dB

Type

within 1dB

12 mm/N

2.5mV

25dB

2.8mV / 0.3mV

within 1dB

12 mm/N

0.26mV

25dB

elliptical

150 ohms

0.23mVwithin 1dB

15 mm/N

Perfect elliptical

150 ohms / 5 ohms

0.25mV

30dB

38 ohms

0.3mV

within 1dB

10 mm/N

Micro-ridge

Output voltage

30dB

6 ohmswithin 1dB

within 1dB

10 mm/NPF line contact

Aluminium pipe

Frequency response 20-20,000Hz (±1dB) 20-20,000Hz (±1dB) 20-20,000Hz (±1dB) 20-20,000Hz (±1dB) 20-20,000Hz (±2dB) 20-20,000Hz (±2dB)

30dB

4 ohmsHard aluminium pipe

Channel balance

10 mm/NPF line contact

Solid diamond

Channel separation

6 ohmsSolid boron

1.8-2.2g>1K ohms

Compliance

PF line contact

Solid boron

1.8 - 2.2g

>1K ohms / 30 ohms

DC resistanceSolid boron

1.8 - 2.0g>100 ohms

StylusCantilever

1.8 - 2.2g

6.6g

>30 ohms

8.6g

1.8 - 2.2g

5.3g

>30 ohms

8.0g

1.8 - 2.2g

8.8g

>30 ohms

12.6g

Recommended loadresistance

Tracking force

Cartridge weight

Authorised Dealer or Distributor

Dynavector Moving Coil
Cartridges'The Leading Edge'
Since their conception more thank 25 years ago
Dynavector's Moving Coil cartridges have continuously
enjoyed world wide acclaim due to their combination of
innovative design, advanced production techniques anda never ending faithfulness to the musical source.
Over the same period many new formats such as
Compact Disc, SACD and DVDA have dominatedmusic reproduction, however many audiophiles still
consider that these digital mediums leave much to be
desired in comparison to analogue recordings.
Both consumers and it seems, the recording
companies remain confused as to which of these digital
mediums will become the standard and in themeantime the vast heritage of recorded music from thelast 100 years is placed in jeopardy.
Fortunately Dynavector have never capitulated to thegiant digital industry and have continued to refine theirunique range of MC cartridges ensuring a highstandard of music reproduction that surpass or at least
equals any digital source.
Leading the charge is the legendary Dr Tominari's laststroke of pure genius the XV-1 superb in its originality
and even more seriously advanced in the new XV-1sversion.
At whatever price point the audiophile can beguaranteed of a Dynavector MC cartridge that will bothmove and excite the listener to new heights of listening
pleasure. A pleasure that for many only comes from agenuine analogue source.

Dynavector Systems,Ltd16-15 Iwamoto-cho 2-chome
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0032 Japan
Phone 813-3861-4341, Fax 813-3862-1650
Http://www.dynavector.co.jp/

DV XX-2

KARAT-17D2MKll

The XX-1 was the firstcartridge to feature the"magnetic flux damper"(patent) and softened
magnetism"(patent)
processes that reject themagnetic fluctuation thatis detrimental to a MC
cartridges performance.
The XX-2 retains thebenefit of the flux damper but features the Alnico magnets.
These have many magnetic advantages and offer a discernible
improvement in sound quality.

17D2MKll Karat Diamond is the first cartridge
built
using
'dispersion' theory. Its
Micro-Ridge stylus andvery short (1.7mmlength) solid diamondcantilever give a reduction in 'dispersion' alongwith improved high frequency extension all the way up to 100KHz. The latest Dynavector's patented magnet circuit design achieved higher output
of 0.26mV with crystal clear mid-range and treble even during
the largest symphonic crescendos.

Low output with Boron cantilever

DV 10X5

Low output with Diamond cantilever

DV 20XH/20XLHigh output with Aluminium cantilever

High/Low output with Hard Aluminium cantilever

The Dynavector 10X
series debuted in 1978
winning the prestigious
Design and EngineeringAward at the Chicago
CES in both 1978 and1981. The 10X5 now
features Dynavector's
unique magnetic flux
damping and softened
magnetism (patent) along with powerful Neodymium magnet.
The 10X5 also features a newly designed Aluminium head
block to provide a rigid platform for the cartridge motor andsecure fixing to the tonearm.

DV-20X has a solid aluminium-alloy body similar to the XX-2. The cantilever is a 6mm lengthof hard aluminium pipewith a perfect ellipticalstylus. The magnetic
flux damping and softened magnetism alongwith powerful Neodymium magnet gives out
20XH a healthy 2.8 mV at a suitable impedance for most MM inputs. The 20XL has an output of 0.3 mV ideal for most MC phono stages.

DV PHA-100

DV-507MKll tonearm

Current maximizing Phono Head Amplifier
By using current amplification,
magnetic distortion of MC cartridge can be considerably reduced. Sound quality is easily
recognized to be different fromthat of any other head amplifier or
step-up transformer.
suitable cartridge impedance:
4-7 ohms / 30-40 ohms
S/N ratio: > 62dB(frat)
size:120W x 176D x 45H mm
weight: 900g

Bi-Axis Inertia controlled, Dynamic Balance TypeAs it is a bi-axis inertia controlled tonearm the DV507, no matter the typeof cartridge can trace the music signal grooves cut in the recording withextreme accuracy. The DV507 also provides superb trackability on warped recordings. Resolution and musical detailing are quite remarkable.
total length:306mm / effective length:241mm / overhang:15mm / offset angle:
21.5 degrees / total weight:1,380grms / EIA standards 4P headshell connector

DV DRT XV-1s
Innovative Design of Magnetic Circuit
The XV-1s has a uniquemagnetic circuit. This
comprises 8 small ALNICO magnets. The
magnetic path is thendivided into two - In themagnetic gap, a specially designed magnetic flux equalizing pieceis placed. Then on thefront yokes, magnetic stabilizing coils are wound. This
produces a more linear magnetic field than in existing
MC cartridges.
Dynavector continue to research and have pushed theboundary further with the new XV-1s. Although the specifications remain the same a significant up upgrade inboth magnetic and body parts achieve a startling improvement in imaging, along with a smooth as silk extension over the entire frequency range.

Te Kaitora
Titanium head with Silver wire and Boron cantilever
The Maori name gives
away the fact that Te Kaitora is a collaboration between Dynavector New
Zealand and Dynavector
Japan. Dynavector New
Zealand encouraging Dynavector Japan to build ano holds barred cartridge.
Te Kaitora is the result. A titanium headblock is used for lightness and rigid construction. The Te Kaitora has a 6mm solidboron cantilever fitted with a Pathfinder line contact stylus.
The coils are wound out of very fine silver. A compliance of 10
CU and weight of 8.8 grams make it compatible with arms
from Well Tempered, Linn, Naim, SME and others.