Dynavector TE-KAITORA RUA Low-Output Moving Coil Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua is a high-end low-output moving coil cartridge designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking exceptional detail, musicality and precision. Developed as the successor to the original Te Kaitora cartridge, it incorporates advanced engineering techniques and technologies derived from Dynavector’s flagship cartridge designs.
The cartridge features a solid boron cantilever combined with Dynavector’s Pathfinder (PF) line contact stylus. This stylus profile allows the cartridge to trace the record groove with extreme accuracy, retrieving fine musical detail while maintaining excellent tracking ability and reduced record wear.
A rigid titanium headpiece provides improved structural integrity and resonance control, while Dynavector’s magnetic flux damping system helps stabilise the magnetic circuit. Combined with Alnico magnets and precision coil winding, this design contributes to improved linearity, lower distortion and enhanced sonic transparency.
The Te Kaitora Rua is engineered for use with high-quality moving coil phono stages and carefully matched analogue systems, delivering a wide soundstage, refined treble and outstanding musical realism.
Key Benefits
- Reference-grade low-output moving coil phono cartridge
- PF line contact diamond stylus for exceptional groove tracing
- 6 mm solid boron cantilever for rigidity and precision
- Titanium headpiece for improved resonance control
- Dynavector magnetic flux damping system
- Alnico magnet design for stable magnetic flux
- High channel separation and excellent stereo imaging
- Designed for high-performance MC phono stages
- Precision Japanese engineering and craftsmanship
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Design
- Type: Low output moving coil cartridge
- Magnet Type: Alnico magnet with flux damper
- Stylus: PF line contact diamond
- Stylus Radius: approx. 7 × 30 micron
- Cantilever: 6 mm solid boron
- Body: Titanium headpiece construction
Electrical Performance
- Output Voltage: 0.26 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Internal Impedance: 6 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: >30 Ohms
- Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
- Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
Playback Performance
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
- Compliance: 10 mm/N
- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.2 g
Physical
- Weight: approx. 9.8 g
- Mounting: Standard 1/2 inch headshell mount
- Threaded mounting holes (M2.5)
What’s in the Box
- Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua moving coil cartridge
- Stylus guard
- Mounting screws and hardware
- Lead wires
- Product documentation