Dynavector DV KARAT 17D3 MC cartridge

The Karat series has been on the market for over 30 years and is still considered as a benchmark by many music lovers around the world. It is the first cartridge to use the 'Dispersion' principle. The extra short 1.7 mm diamond cantilever allows for a fabulous frequency response (20-100 000 Hz). The improvement in the build of pole pieces and coil windings has increased the overall efficiency compared with the previous model. This cartridge is still revolutionary in terms of design and build quality to date. We were only to expect its performance to match its technology. And one thing is for sure, it truly lived up to our expectations! Playback is well balanced with a treble that reaches very high frequencies, giving the music a lot of precision. As evidenced by the readings, the frequency response is very neutral, with every register where it should be. The sound stage is not quite as wide as that of the XX-2, but it is authentic and precise nonetheless. The tempo is amazing and the transients are extremely short. The bass is tight and expressive, the timbre of the instruments is more subtle and more full-bodied than the 20X2. During a random test, we thought that we were listening to a cartridge worth twice the price… A multipurpose cartridge in terms of musical styles and tonearm and vinyl turntables compatibility. Some music lovers have been swearing by it for decades, and we fully understand them. A benchmark!

AWARDS:

Haute-Fidélité - Meilleur Achat - 2017