DYNAVECTOR DV-20X2AL

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The DV-20X2AL is the low-output version of Dynavector’s renowned moving coil cartridge series. Designed by the Japanese manufacturer with a long-standing tradition of innovation in high-fidelity audio, this model caters to demanding listeners who seek maximum detail, musicality, and dynamics, typically in combination with a dedicated phono preamp or an MC step-up transformer.

Although considered an "entry-level" model within Dynavector’s MC range, the DV-20X2AL shares many technical features with the brand’s higher-end cartridges, such as the XX-2A and Te Kaitora Rua. It features a sturdy aluminium alloy body, a rigid aluminium cantilever, and a Micro-Ridge nude diamond stylus, ensuring extremely accurate groove tracking and a natural, open, and richly nuanced sound reproduction.

One of the most interesting technical highlights of this cartridge is the use of an annealing process applied to the iron components of the magnetic circuit—specifically, the pole and both the front and rear yokes. This heat treatment, commonly used in the aerospace industry, restores the crystal structure of the metal, thereby improving its magnetic permeability. Dynavector has developed a specific annealing procedure tailored to its cartridges, resulting in greater magnetic stability and reduced distortion, which in turn leads to a notable enhancement in sound quality.

Despite its low output, typical of true MC designs, the DV-20X2AL delivers outstanding performance, making it an excellent choice for high-end audio systems. It is ideal for enthusiasts who want to explore the full expressive potential of a moving coil cartridge, benefiting from a perfect balance of advanced engineering, meticulous construction, and authentic musicality.

Technical specifications:

• Type: Low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper
• Body: Aluminium
• Cantilever: 6 mm hard aluminium pipe
• Stylus: Micro Ridge nude diamond
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8 – 2.2 g
• Input load impedance: >30 ohms
• Nominal output voltage: 0.3 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Channel balance: 1.0 dB (at 1 kHz)
• Channel separation: 25 dB (at 1 kHz)
• Weight: 9.2 g