Key Features

Premium Moving-Coil Cartridge

High-end low-output MC phono cartridge designed for serious audiophiles.
Known for exceptional detail retrieval, imaging, and natural tonality.
Part of Dynavector’s respected “Karat” series.

Diamond Cantilever Construction

Features a solid diamond cantilever only 1.7 mm long.
Delivers ultra-precise groove tracking and extremely low distortion.
Enhances transient response, clarity, and micro-detail resolution.

Micro-Ridge Stylus

Uses a Micro-Ridge diamond stylus tip for maximum contact with the groove.
Offers long lifespan, accurate tracking, and excellent high-frequency performance.

Brass Cartridge Body

Machined from solid brass for reduced resonance and improved stability.
Provides a clean, controlled, and highly resolving sound signature.

Advanced Magnetic System

Utilizes samarium-cobalt magnets for smooth magnetic behavior.
Includes Dynavector’s flux-damper and softened-magnetism technologies.
Reduces distortion, enhances transparency, and improves treble smoothness.

Highly Detailed and Balanced Sound

Rich, detailed highs without harshness.
Natural, expressive midrange ideal for vocals and acoustic instruments.
Tight, controlled, and articulate bass.
Large, stable stereo image with impressive depth and separation.

High-Resolution Audio Performance

Wide frequency response and high channel separation.
Tracks complex passages with accuracy even at inner grooves.
Excellent for high-quality pressings, classical, jazz, and acoustic music.

Optimized Mechanics

Recommended tracking force: approx. 1.8 – 2.0 grams.
Output voltage around 0.3 mV — requires MC-compatible phono stage.
Cartridge weight approx. 11 grams.

Ideal For

High-end turntable setups with quality tonearms.
Audiophiles seeking extreme clarity and natural sound.
Systems focusing on imaging, transparency, and micro-dynamics.
Collectors with well-maintained vinyl and premium pressings.

Description

Dynavector DV 17DX Karat – MC Phono Cartridge with Diamond Cantilever

Ultra-Short Diamond Cantilever
Features a solid diamond cantilever with extremely short length for superb rigidity and control, enabling highly accurate groove tracing and transient response.

Low-Output Moving Coil Design
Precision MC generator delivers high resolution, wide dynamics, and outstanding detail retrieval for serious audiophile vinyl playback.

Micro-Ridge Stylus Profile
Advanced stylus geometry traces deep into the record groove, uncovering subtle ambience, micro-detail, and texture while minimizing record wear.

Rigid, Non-Resonant Body
Robust cartridge housing is engineered to suppress unwanted resonances, helping maintain clarity, focus, and clean backgrounds.

Exceptional Channel Separation & Imaging
Designed for excellent channel balance and separation, delivering a wide, stable soundstage with precise, three-dimensional imaging.

Highly Musical Sonic Character
Combines tight, articulate bass, open and natural midrange, and extended, refined highs for a detailed yet musical and engaging presentation.

Best Match with High-Quality Tonearms
Ideal for medium-mass, precision tonearms and high-grade MC phono stages, rewarding careful setup with reference-level performance.

Premium Construction & Longevity
Built to exacting standards with high-grade materials to ensure stable performance, durability, and consistency over many hours of listening when correctly aligned.

Top-Tier Upgrade for Vinyl Systems
Perfect for enthusiasts looking to step into true high-end cartridge performance, extracting maximum musicality from well-kept record collections.

Specification	Details
Brand	Dynavector
Model	DV-17DX Karat
Cartridge Type	Low Output Moving Coil (MC)
Stylus	Micro-Ridge Diamond Stylus
Cantilever	1.7 mm Solid Diamond Cantilever
Magnet System	Samarium Cobalt Magnet
Output Voltage	0.23 mV
Frequency Response	20 Hz – 20 kHz (+1 / -1 dB)
Channel Separation	25 dB @ 1 kHz
Tracking Force	1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g Recommended)
Body Material	Precision-Machined Solid Aluminum
Weight	5.3 g