Name: Dynavector DV-10X5 MK II High/Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge
Brand: Dynavector
Price: 599.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dynavector DV-10X5 MK II High/Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge

£599.00

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Product Summary & Benefits Tech Specs & Box Contents

Product Summary

The Dynavector DV-10X5 MkII is a moving coil phono cartridge available in both high output and low output versions. This listing includes both variants, allowing you to choose the version that best suits your phono stage and system matching requirements.

Both versions share the same core design, including Dynavector’s rigid red aluminium head block, hardened 6 mm aluminium cantilever and nude diamond Shibata III line contact stylus. This combination is designed to deliver secure groove tracking, excellent detail retrieval and an open, expressive analogue sound.

The main difference between the two variants is output level and electrical matching. The high output version is designed to work into a standard moving magnet phono input and is ideal for systems without a step-up device or dedicated low output MC stage. The low output version is intended for use with a compatible moving coil phono stage or step-up transformer, offering a lower output signal with different loading requirements.

Whichever version you choose, the DV-10X5 MkII remains a highly respected cartridge for listeners wanting the energy and musical involvement of a moving coil design with excellent tracking and strong all-round performance.

Key Benefits

Nude diamond Shibata III line contact stylus for precise groove tracing
6 mm hardened aluminium cantilever for secure and stable tracking
Rigid red aluminium head block for strong tonearm mounting
High output version suitable for standard MM phono inputs
Low output version suitable for MC phono stages or step-up transformers
Magnetic flux damper and softened magnetism design
Powerful neodymium magnet system for strong performance and smooth treble
Shared body and stylus design across both variants for consistent build quality
Distinctive red cartridge body

Technical Specifications

Shared Design Features

Type: Moving coil cartridge
Stylus Tip: Nude diamond Shibata III line contact
Cantilever: 6 mm hardened aluminium pipe
Channel Separation: 25 dB (at 1 kHz)
Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (at 1 kHz)
Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (±2 dB)
Compliance: 12 mm/N
Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.2 g
Weight: 7.5 g
Colour: Red

High Output Variant

Type: High output moving coil cartridge
Output Voltage: 2.8 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Impedance: 150 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: > 1,000 ohms
Best For: Standard MM phono stages and systems without a step-up device

Low Output Variant

Type: Low output moving coil cartridge
Output Voltage: 0.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Impedance: 32 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: > 100 ohms
Best For: MC phono stages or step-up transformers

What’s in the Box

Dynavector DV-10X5 MkII cartridge in selected output variant
Stylus guard
Product documentation

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