- Type: Low output moving coil cartridge
- Magnet: Alnico magnet with Flux damper
- Output Voltage: 0.28mV (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: 6 ohms
- Recommended load resistance: > 30 ohms
- Cantilever: 6 mm, 0.3 mm dia. solid boron
- Stylus: PF Line contact shape
- Stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron
- Weight: 8.9 grams
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The DV XX2MKII is the outstanding result of Dynavectors' continuing research and
advanced technology.
Low output MC with Flux damper and Alnico magnet.
The DV XX-1 was the first cartridge to feature a "magnetic flux damper" (patent)
and softened magnetism" (patent) processes that reject the magnetic fluctuation
that is detrimental to a moving coil cartridges performance.
The The DV XX-2 MKII retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the
Alinco-5 magnet and the similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua. Alnico
magnets exhibit high magnetic flux density combining with a low coercive
therefore magnetic resistance is lower than other magnetic types such as rare
earth and ferrite, providing the exceptional stability of the XX-2 MKII output
voltage. There is also the additional advantage of low magnetic and electrical
resistance contributing to a discernable improvement in sound quality.
The XX-2MKII also exhibits deep powerful bass, treble is both clear and lively
possessing none of the hardness found in many moving coil designs. The XX-2MKII
also features a 6 mm solid boron cantilever fitted with a Pathfinder Line
contact stylus. PCOCC (pure copper ohno continuous casting process) copper wire
is used for the coil. The output voltage of 0.28mV is higher than that of the
XX-2 and 6 ohms impedance are suited to most moving coil phono stages.
For ridgity of construction the XX-2 MKII cartridge body is machined from 7075
aluminium the hardest available. However, having only a total weight of only 8.9
grams it is suitable for a variety of popular tonearms. |
