Dynavector -10XA-H MC Phono Cartridge (High Output, 2.8mV)

Hear One of the Most Legendary MC Phono Cartridges Created: Dynavector 10XA-H (High Output) Is the Latest Iteration of a Beloved Design, Features New Magnetic Circuit and Engaging Playback Marked by Smoothness, Articulation, and Separation 

Few MC phono cartridges claim a history dating back to the late Seventies. Fewer still remain as cherished, no matter the decade, as the Dynavector 10X. Equipped with a newly developed magnetic circuit that incorporates proprietary “special magnetic annealing” technology, 10XA-H, the latest iteration in the series, offers analog fanatics startlingly smooth and articulate playback at a cost that is a fraction of what many high-end models now command. Entry-level audiophile in price and description only, this Japanese-crafted instrument gets countless crucial details right — not the least of which pertain to separation, soundstaging, and imaging. Consider it having the sonic benefits of an MC and the ease of use of an MM design. No step-up transformer is necessary. 

This high-output 2.8mV cartridge features a machined aluminum head block for extra rigidity and simple installation. Powerful neodymium magnets provide awe-inspiring clarity and dynamics. Dynavector's patented Softened Magnetism and flux damper technology further contribute to the smooth treble response for which the company's cartridges are renowned. 10XA-H also touts a stylus assembly with the nude diamond Shibata III line-contact stylus as well as a lightweight aluminum-pipe cantilever. Such architecture ensures secure tracking over even difficult LP grooves while still achieving extended high-frequency performance.

Compatible with practically any tonearm, 10XA-H will impress you with inner-detail resolution, information retrieval, relaxed balance, accurate timing, and clean resolution that help bring you face-to-face with your music. No wonder this Hall of Fame-worthy design has been in constant production for more than four decades and counting. Hear why for yourself and step up your analog experience today.

More About 10XA-H 
Dynavector's unique coil winding technology made high-output MC cartridges possible. By winding an ultra-fine wire many times around the coil bobbin, the phono cartridge can retain a healthy 2.8mV output, eliminating the need for a head amplifier or a step-up transformer. It retains the sonic advantages of an MC cartridge while offering the ease of use of an MM cartridge. Recommended load impedance is 1,000Ω or higher. Connection to a phono input in MM position (47KΩ load) is also possible.

Special Annealing Magnetic Circuit
The magnetic circuit, the core of an MC cartridge, uses pure iron that has stable magnetic properties with minimal distortion. By performing special annealing that focuses on optimizing the magnetic annealing process such as annealing temperature, environment, heating duration, and heating/cooling rates, Dynavector succeeded in delivering expansive resonant sound without distortion.