Dynavector 10X5 High Output MC Cartridge w/Aluminium Cantilever

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General:
Lightly used and super clean High Output MC (Moving-Coil) cartridge made by Dynavector in Japan. 

Showing little wear and testing perfectly on our bench. 

In original box with manual.

More from Dynavector:
10X5 MC Cartridge
High Output with Aluminium Cantilever

The Dynavector 10X series High Output Moving Coil cartridge debuted in 1978 winning the prestigious Design and Engineering Award at the Chicago CES in both 1978 and 1981. The 10X series cartridges are also widely accepted at the benchmark in High Output moving coil cartridge at this price point and beyond.

With the introduction of the new 10X5 High Output moving coil there is no doubt Dynavector will retain this enviable position and again set the standard for high output moving coil cartridges.

Improvements
The 10X5 now features Dynavector's unique magnetic flux damping and softened magnetism (patent) along with powerful Neodymium magnet that combine to eliminate any hardness or irritating edginess that commonly occurs in many moving coil cartridges.

Dynavector are also renowned for the capability of winding the finest coil assemblies. This has enabled them to minutely increase the coil wire diameter of the 10X5 to achieve a reduction of impedance to 150 ohms whilst retaining a healthy 2.5mV output. This also ensures both a rugged and reliable circuitry.

The 10X5 also features a newly designed Aluminium head block with M2.5 thread to provide a rigid platform for the cartridge motor and secure fixing to the tonearm.

Specs:
High output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and softened magnetism

Output Voltage:
2.5mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)

Channel Separation:
25 dB (at 1KHz)

Channel balance:
1.0 dB (at 1KHz)

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

Compliance:
12 mm/dyn

Tracking force:
1.8 - 2.2 g

Impedance:
150 ohms

Recommended load impedance:
> 1K ohms

Cantilever:
6mm length aluminium pipe

Stylus tip:
Elliptical

Weight:
7.3g

Ownership:
Single Owner

General Sound:
Accurate to the recording

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:
Exactly as pictured and described above.

Reviews:
Click Here (Stereophile)

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

Testing Process:
We start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.

We also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.

Following that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.

We then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.

Next we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.

On certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.