A little background info…

The DV XX-1 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 retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alnico-5 magnet and the similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua. 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.

Technical

• Stylus:  PF Line contact shape, stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron
• Cantilever:  6mm length 0.3 mm dia. solid boron
• Output Voltage:  0.28mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Channel Separation:  30 dB (at 1KHz)
• Channel balance:  1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
• Frequency response:  20 – 20,000Hz (± 1dB)
• Compliance:  10 x 10-6 cm/dyn
• Tracking force:  1.8 – 2.2 grams
• Impedance:  R=6 ohms
• Recommended load resistance:  > 30 ohms
• Weight:  8.9 grams
• Type:  Low output moving coil cartridge with Alnico magnet and Flux damper