Dynavector XX-2 MKII Phono Cartridge

€1,699.00

The DV XX-1 moving coil cartridge 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 DV XX-2 MkII phono cartridge retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alnico-5 magnet and the similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua moving coil cartridge. 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 DV XX-1 moving coil cartridge 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 DV XX-2 MkII phono cartridge retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alnico-5 magnet and the similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua moving coil cartridge. 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-2 MkII phono cartridge also exhibits deep powerful bass, treble is both clear and lively possessing none of the hardness found in many moving coil designs.

The XX-2 MkII phono cartridge 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 phono 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.

Walden High-End Audio Dynavector XX-2 MKII Phono Cartridge
    • Type: low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and alnico magnet

    • Output Voltage: 0.28 mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)

    • Channel Separation: 30 dB (at 1KHz)

    • Channel balance: 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)

    • Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz(±1dB)

    • Compliance: 10 mm/N

    • Tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2 g

    • Impedance: 6 ohms

    • Recommended load impedance: > 30 ohms

    • Cantilever: 6mm length solid boron

    • Stylus tip: PF Line contact shape, stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron

    • Weight: 8.9 g