Dynavector DV XX2 MKII Moving Coil Cartridge

Features:

High-performance moving coil cartridge designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional detail and musical accuracy.
Features a solid boron cantilever for precise tracking and improved transient response.
Utilizes a low-mass coil structure to deliver enhanced sensitivity and a wide dynamic range.
Offers a natural, balanced sound signature with excellent bass control and smooth high frequencies.
Built with superior craftsmanship to ensure long-term performance and reliability.
Ideal for high-end turntables and premium listening setups.

Description

Dynavector DV XX2 MKII Moving Coil Cartridge

The Dynavector DV XX2 MKII Moving Coil Cartridge is a low-output MC with a Flux damper and an 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 cartridge’s performance.

The DV XX-2 MKII retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alinco-5 magnet and a similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua. Alnico magnets exhibit high magnetic flux density combined with a low coercive therefore, the 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 discernible improvement in sound quality.

The XX-2MKII also exhibits deep, powerful bass, and 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 6-ohm impedance is suited to most moving coil phono stages.

For rigidity of construction, the XX-2 MKII cartridge body is machined from 7075 aluminium, the hardest available. However, having a total weight of only 8.9 grams, it is suitable for a variety of popular tonearms.