Dynavector Karat 17DX
Best moving coil cartridge for audiophiles seeking precise, natural analog sound.
This cartridge breathes new life into the legendary Karat series, pairing a solid diamond cantilever with a brass body for startlingly precise tracking. You sacrifice the warmth of more forgiving, colored cartridges, but you gain an uncompromisingly flat, high-definition window into your record collection.
$2350.00
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking microscopic detail and absolute sonic transparency
- Listeners craving an immersive, three-dimensional live performance experience
- Music lovers who prioritize rhythmic precision and energetic musicality
Who should skip it
- Owners lacking high-end phono stages or compatible tonearms
- Users who prefer a more robust, worry-free handling experience
- Collectors with many worn or poorly mastered vintage pressings
Performance breakdown
Tracking Precision
Micro-Ridge stylus geometry extracts every nuance from complex record grooves.
Transient Response
The ultra-short diamond cantilever delivers lightning-fast, articulate musical transients.
Build Integrity
Solid brass housing provides the mass and rigidity required for resonance control.
Frequency Linearity
Ruler-flat response ensures a neutral, faithful reproduction of your vinyl collection.
High-Frequency Clarity
Softened magnetism technology eliminates harshness for a smooth, extended treble performance.
Setup Complexity
Requires precise alignment and a high-quality phono stage to truly shine.
Key Specs
Type
Low output moving coil
Output Voltage
0.3mV
Channel Separation
25 dB
Channel balance
1.0 dB
Frequency response
20 - 20,000Hz
Compliance
15 mm/N
Tracking force
1.8 - 2.0 g
Impedance
32 Ohms
Recommended load impedance
> 100 Ohms
Cantilever
1.7mm solid diamond
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