Dynavector XV Ultima Phono Cartridge

Dynavector built the XV Ultima as its research-grade flagship, carrying forward the design philosophy of its predecessor, the DRT XV-1t: making the technology invisible so the music can emerge, an approach Dynavector calls its Super Analog World ethos.

It uses eight annealed Alnico magnets in a deep V-shaped front yoke with a square, cross-shaped armature and Dynavector's patented Flux Damping, built from ultra-high-purity iron with a solid boron cantilever and a bamboo-composite body.

Low output only. Currently confirmed at a single US dealer; recommend confirming MSRP directly with Dynavector USA before publishing.

Moving coil design with no field-replaceable stylus; a worn cartridge is sent back to Dynavector or the distributor for a full rebuild rather than a stylus swap.

Specifications

• Stylus: PF line-contact, 7x30 micron
• Cantilever: 6mm solid boron
• Body: bamboo composite
• Output: 0.32mV
• Internal impedance: 24 ohms (deliberately higher than typical)
• Recommended load: greater than 75 ohms
• Tracking force: 1.8-2.2g
• Compliance: 10mm/N
• Weight: 12.0g