- Type: Low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and
softened magnetism
- Output Voltage: 0.3mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
- Channel Separation: 25 dB (at 1KHz)
- Channel balance: 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB), 20 - 100,000Hz
- Compliance: 15 x 10-6 cm/dyn
- Tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
- DC resistance: R=38 ohms
- Recommended load resistance: > 100 ohms
- Cantilever: 1.7 mm length, 0.25dia solid diamond
- Stylus: Micro-Ridge
- Weight: 5.3 grams
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The new 17D3 Karat Diamond is the first cartridge built using 'dispersion'
theory. Its Micro-Ridge stylus and very short (1.7mm) solid diamond cantilever
give a huge reduction in 'frequency dispersion', unmatched dynamics and a high
frequency extension all the way up to 100kHz. The latest patented magnet circuit
design increases the output to 0.3mV with crystal clear mid-range and treble
even during the largest symphonic crescendos.
The main change to the new Dynavector 17D3 is an improvement in the design of
the front yoke. This appears, on the surface, to be a small difference yet
contributes to a greatly improved overall performance justifying a model number
change.
The new yoke improves focus in the magnetic circuit and in combination with the
flux damping mechanism and softened magnetism (patent) gives accurate sonic
qualities leading to a very natural sound. The change has also enabled a useful
increase in output to 0.3mV.
The Dynavector Karat is notable for its gemstone cantilever. This 1.7mm long by
0.25mm diameter solid diamond cantilever has its 0.06 square mm stylus mounting
hole precision cut by laser. The Micro Ridge Stylus of 0.06 square mm nude
diamond is securely and accurately bonded to the cantilever.
The armature of 0.9mm square and 0.4mm thick is much smaller than normal, upon
which are wound 60 turns per channel of 12 micron fine wire. |
