Dynavector DV 20X2-L - Low Output Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge

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General:
This Dynavector DV 20X2-L is in great condition and was very lightly used. It features a low output design which sounded excellent in our shop bench and listening tests.

It was carefully reviewed and inspected with our dedicated shop microscope where we found no real signs of wear on the stylus.

This cartridge comes with everything as new including its box, stylus protector, allen tool, screws, and paperwork. 

From Dynavetor:
DV 20X2 phono cartridge has a solid aluminum alloy body and a rigid magnet construction similar to XX-2 MkII moving coil cartridge. The cantilever is a 6mm length of hard aluminum pipe with a Micro-Ridge stylus. The 20X2-L has an output of 0.3 mV ideal for most MC phono stages.

Both high and low versions of their 20X2 phono cartridge are available ensure for the optimum end result. The high output model is well suited to valve preamplifiers or electronics that only offer MM inputs whilst the low output version offers superb performance when combined with dedicated moving coil inputs.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Light signs of wear on box, no real signs on wear on cartridge itself. the whole set is in great condition.

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.

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

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Specs:
Low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and softened magnetism
Output Voltage
0.3 mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)

Channel Separation
25 dB (at 1 KHz)

Channel balance
1.0 dB (at 1 KHz)

Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz（±2 dB）

Compliance
12 mm/N

Tracking force
1.8 - 2.2 g

Impedance
150 ohms / 5 ohms

Recommended load impedance
1,000 ohms / > 30 ohms

Cantilever
6mm length hard aluminium pipe

Stylus tip
Micro Ridge Nude diamond

Weight
9.2 g

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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.