Dynavector DV Karat 17DX Low-Output Moving Coil Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Dynavector DV Karat 17DX is a highly specialised low-output moving coil cartridge that continues the legendary KARAT series tradition of ultra-short cantilever design. By dramatically reducing cantilever length, Dynavector minimises mechanical resonance and improves the speed and accuracy with which vibrations travel from the stylus to the generator.
The cartridge features an exceptionally short 1.7 mm solid diamond cantilever paired with a Micro-Ridge stylus. This advanced design allows the cartridge to track record grooves with outstanding precision while retrieving extremely fine musical detail.
A solid brass body provides improved rigidity and resonance control, while samarium-cobalt magnets and Dynavector’s magnetic flux damping system help stabilise the magnetic circuit and reduce distortion. These engineering choices result in a cartridge capable of delivering remarkable transparency, speed and tonal accuracy.
Designed for use with high-quality moving coil phono stages, the DV Karat 17DX is a superb choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking exceptional resolution and dynamic realism from their analogue system.
Key Benefits
- Low-output moving coil phono cartridge
- Ultra-short 1.7 mm solid diamond cantilever
- Micro-Ridge stylus for precise groove tracing
- Solid brass body improves rigidity and resonance control
- Samarium-cobalt magnet system for stable magnetic flux
- Dynavector magnetic flux damping technology
- Extremely fast transient response and excellent detail retrieval
- Wide soundstage with exceptional imaging
- Designed for high-performance moving coil phono stages
- Precision Japanese engineering
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Design
- Type: Low output moving coil cartridge
- Stylus: Micro-Ridge line contact diamond
- Cantilever: 1.7 mm solid diamond
- Body: Solid brass construction
Electrical Performance
- Output Voltage: approx. 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Internal Impedance: approx. 32 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: >100 Ohms
- Channel Separation: approx. 25 dB (1 kHz)
- Channel Balance: approx. 1.0 dB
Playback Performance
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
- Compliance: approx. 15 mm/N
- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.0 g
Physical
- Weight: approx. 11 g
- Mounting: Standard 1/2 inch headshell mount
- Threaded mounting holes
What’s in the Box
- Dynavector DV Karat 17DX moving coil cartridge
- Stylus guard
- Mounting screws and hardware
- Product documentation