Dynavector

DRT XV-1t Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

£6,495

DRT XV-1t is the reference cartridge from Dynavector, a no compromise, exquisite engineering achievement by Dr Tominari.

With XV-1t, Dynavector demonstrates true mastery of material synergy with the inclusion of Urushi lacquered, precision machined, heat treated bamboo to set this cartridge above all other Dynavectors we’ve heard. For those who will not compromise on vinyl performance, you really cannot look past this Dynavector gem.

*Dynavector offers a generous exchange scheme for all of its cartridges and rebuild scheme for XX2 and up. Get in touch for details.

 

In-store purchase only, please call 0141 221 0221 or email glasgow@loud-clear.co.uk to reserve/enquire.

Dynavector DRT XV-1t Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

Flagship MC Cartridge
In 1999 Dynavector released the revolutionary DRT XV-1 stereo cartridge that pioneered the unique topology that included 8 Alnico magnets, magnetically stable front yokes, square shaped front armature within the rather spectacular deep “v” shaped front elevation.

Combined with Dynavector’s patented “Flux Damping” this cartridge quickly became the worldwide benchmark for music lovers and the audio press alike.

The subsequent flagship design for Dynavector the XV-ls released in 2002 refined and improved the technology. Retaining the patented Flux Dumping but included the magnetically stable front yoke with the unique square shaped aperture and improved magnetic equalizing component, all encompassed in an African Ebony body to provide further stability for the magnetic components.

First inspection of the new DV XV-lt reveals that although it is unmistakably Dynavector, the body beautiful is Urushi lacquered over a precision machined component of heat treated bamboo that has been assiduously selected for both design, elegance and acoustic performance.

Dynavector’s patented Flux Damping process has been retained in concert with new ground breaking innovations that will quickly establish the XV-lt as not only the Dynavector flagship but set the contemporary standards in analogue music reproduction.

Technology abounds within the XV-lt but the Dynavector “raison d’etre” is making the technology invisible and allowing the music to emerge like never before.

A silky smoothness is added to the musical reality which the XV cartridges have previously exhibited and as a result each instrument, performer or group is clearly imaged with a warm and rich presence. Dynavector believe that this emotive musical experience cannot be achieved by a digital source and with the XV-lt they have created a “Super Analog World”.

DRT XV-1 principal improvements
The unique square shaped armature manufactured from a carefully selected material that is both corrosion resistant and impervious to age deterioration.

16 micron coil windings that only Dynavector can manufacture are wound around square shaped armature to match the square shaped hole in front yoke.

Alnico column magnets to stabilize the magnetic circuits and increase linearity of the magnetic distribution within the air gap.

Development History of the DRT XV-1

Development History of the DRT XV-1

DRT XV-1t construction

Specifications

Type
Low output moving coil cartridge with multi Alnico magnets and the Flux damper

Output Voltage
0.35 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
24 ohms

Recommended load impedance
> 75 ohms

Cantilever
6mm length 0.3 mm dia. solid boron with a special armaturer

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

Weight
12.0 g

DRT XV-1t bobine

Bobine

DRT XV-1t urushi bamboo

Urushi bamboo

DRT XV-1t stylus

Stylus