Dynavector DV-XX2 mkII Moving Coil Soundsmith Boron Cantilever - Excellent

Up for sale is a beautiful Dynavector XX2 MK2 moving coil cartridge. The retail on this cartridge is $1995. It is in excellent condition, just back from Soundsmith who replaced the stylus with a boron cantilever with nude contact line diamond stylus ($450 plus shipping).

Here is a great opportunity to get an amazing cartridge at a huge discount - and it's already broken in! Includes everything pictured.

Rated 8/10 due to retip. Functions beautifully - you will not be disappointed.

Please see the pictures of the stylus - it is as new and immaculate. I went out and bought a chinese usb microscope to see the condition for myself - pretty nifty little tool for those of us that like to mess around with cartridges!

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From Dynavector

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 The DV XX-2 MKII retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alinco-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.

The XX-2MKII also exhibits deep powerful bass, treble is both clear and lively possessing none of the hardness found in many moving coil designs.

The XX-2MKII also features a 6 mm solid boron cantilever fitted with a Pathfinder Line contact stylus. PCOCC (pure copper ohno continuous casting process) copper wire is used for the coil. The output voltage of 0.28mV is higher than that of the XX-2 and 6 ohms impedance are suited to most moving coil phono stages.

For rigidity of construction the XX-2 MKII cartridge body is machined from 7075 aluminium the hardest available. However, having only a total weight of only 8.9 grams it is suitable for a variety of popular tonearms.