DS Audio DS-W2 Cartridge
"Lessons of the teacher"
We present our new design optical generator with wire suspension
DS Audi Master 1 was the first cartridge that used our advance generator mechanism with the optical screen placed very close to the optic pencil. DS W2 has inherited this same advanced technology, allowing you to capture musical information with maximum efficiency. Combined with the Wire-Suspension system To preserve the stereo signal, the DS-W2 takes the highest level of sound quality from its records.
DS Audi Master 1 was the first cartridge that used our advance generator mechanism with the optical screen placed very close to the optic pencil. DS W2 has inherited this same advanced technology, allowing you to capture musical information with maximum efficiency. Combined with the Wire-Suspension system To preserve the stereo signal, the DS-W2 takes the highest level of sound quality from its records.
Boro cantilever with Stylus Micro-Ridge
This represents an additional improvement of the Shibata pen used in DS-W1. This combination accurately traces the recording slot and produces the highest quality of sonic reproduction. A handmade "natural Rose Quartz" LED indicator adds a striking detail to this unique piece of technology.
Optical cartridge DS-W2
Signal output Photoelectric conversion
Separation of channels 25dB plus (1khz)
Weight 8.1g
Optical cartridge output signal level DS-W2 500MV and more
Canti-Lever Boron
Aluminum body material
Stylus Micro Ridge
A needle pressure of 1.6g ~ 1.8g (1.7g) is recommended
Equalizer updated with sophisticated power supply
The DS-W2 equalizer houses 12 large capacitors, each with a capacity of 56000 UF, more than it is normally found. We are sure that when we use the DS-W2 combo, this choice of design will be difficult to listen to musical control and ease. A 1.5 mm thick pure copper collector bar is mounted to connect these capacitors and achieve maximum power transfer. It also functions as a protective plate for the transformer that reveals more low level musical details.
Fully balanced XLR output
In addition to the RCA output, the DS-W2 equalizer has fully balanced XLR output terminals for optimal connectivity with the best electronic audio components.
Handmade in Japan with higher quality parts
DS-W2 catalog