Dynavector ASKA Moving Coil Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Dynavector ASKA is an accessible moving coil cartridge designed to bring Dynavector's open, natural and low-distortion sound to a wider range of turntable systems. Available in High Output and Low Output versions, it combines proven Dynavector technology with straightforward system matching.
ASKA uses a specially annealed pure-iron magnetic circuit together with a powerful neodymium magnet and Dynavector's Softened Magnetism technology. A hardened aluminium cantilever and elliptical stylus provide reliable tracking, clear detail and a balanced musical presentation.
Threaded mounting holes simplify installation by removing the need for separate cartridge nuts. Each ASKA is hand assembled, individually measured and adjusted in Japan.
Key Benefits
- Moving coil cartridge available in High or Low Output versions
- Elliptical stylus
- 6mm hardened aluminium cantilever
- Specially annealed pure-iron magnetic circuit
- Neodymium magnet with Softened Magnetism technology
- Flux damper design
- 25dB channel separation at 1kHz
- 2.0g nominal tracking force
- Threaded M2.5 mounting holes for easier installation
- High Output version suitable for standard MM phono inputs
- Low Output version designed for MC phono stages or step-up transformers
- Hand assembled and individually inspected in Japan
Choose Your Output
- ASKA-H - High Output: 2.8mV output designed for straightforward use with a conventional MM phono input.
- ASKA-L - Low Output: 0.3mV output for use with a suitable MC phono stage or step-up transformer.
Technical Specifications
Shared Specifications
- Type: Moving Coil Cartridge
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±2dB
- Channel Separation: 25dB at 1kHz
- Channel Balance: 1.0dB at 1kHz
- Compliance: 12mm/N
- Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2g
- Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0g
- Stylus: Elliptical
- Cantilever: 6mm hardened aluminium pipe
- Weight: 5.8g
- Mounting: Threaded M2.5 holes
ASKA-H High Output
- Output Voltage: 2.8mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
- Internal Impedance: 150 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: 1,000 ohms or greater
- Suitable for standard 47k ohm MM phono inputs
ASKA-L Low Output
- Output Voltage: 0.3mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec
- Internal Impedance: 5 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: 30 ohms or greater
- Requires a suitable MC phono stage or step-up transformer
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Dynavector ASKA Moving Coil Cartridge in selected output version
- Cartridge mounting accessories
