DRT XV-1S Phono Cartridge

Background of Development of XV-1s
The original XV-1 moving coil cartridge was designed to take the reproduction of analogue recording to new heights. The XV-1 moving coil cartridge achieved a standard of performance that was clearly in a league of its own. Dynavector have always remained indifferent to the endless digital formats that proport to be the next breakthrough in music reproduction, safe in the knowledge that the vast heritage of music recorded on vinyl can easily equal, if not clearly out perform these new formats. Dynavector are seriously committed to ensure the vinyl enthusiast is well catered for and the XV-1s phono cartridge is further proof of this on going commitment; yet another ground breaking product, uniquely Dynavector and flagship of the brilliant Dynavector cartridge range.

At a glance, the XV-1 moving coil cartridge was always different from all cartridges that have gone before. Its magnetic circuit comprises 8 small ALNICO magnets. The magnetic path is divided into two - In the magnetic gap, a specially designed magnetic flux equalizing piece is placed. On the front yokes, magnetic stabilizing coils are wound. By this special combination, the magnetic field becomes widely homogeneous and more linear than the conventional magnetic design that is common in existing MC cartridges.

The XV-1 phono cartridge has been awarded 'Golden Ear Award 2001' in the Absolute Sound magazine for its highly advanced technology.

Dynavector continue to research and have pushed the boundary further with the XV-1s phono cartridge. Although the specifications remain the same a significant up upgrade in both magnetic and body parts achieve a startling improvement in imaging, along with a smooth as silk extension over the entire frequency range.

Principal Features of the XV-1S

• The magnet circuit comprises 8 small ALNICO magnets.
• On the front yokes, magnetic stabilizing coils are wound.
• A revolutionary square shaped front aperture with a matching square shaped armature. The material used to stabilize the magnets is African ebony wood. It contributes to the best balance to the sound character.
• 6mm length 0.3 mm dia. solid boron is used.
• 30 micron PCOCC wiring coil is used.
• 6 ohms impedance is suitable with most phone stages or step -up transformers.
• New stylus guard is now available.

Type:  Low Output Moving Coil phono cartridge (multi Alnico magnets and Flux damper)
Output Voltage: 0.3mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
Channel Separation: 30 dB (at 1KHz)
Channel balance: 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB)
Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyn
Tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
Impedance: R=6 ohms, L=18 micro Henry
Recommended load resistance: > 30 ohms
Cantilever: 6mm length 0.3 mm dia. solid boron
Stylus tip: PF Line contact shape, stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron
Weight: 12.6 grams