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DS Audio - DS-E1 - Cartridge Ex-Display
DS Audio - DS-E1 - Cartridge Ex-Display
DS Audio - DS-E1 - Cartridge Ex-Display
DS Audio - DS-E1 - Cartridge Ex-Display

DS Audio

DS Audio - DS-E1 - Cartridge Ex-Display

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Overview

DS-E1

Brand
DS Audio
Category
Turntable Cartridges
SKU
OC-DS-E1

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Experience the world of music on a whole new level with the DS Audio DS-E1 Optical Cartridge. Designed for audiophiles seeking superior sound quality, this photo-electric conversion cartridge broadens musical horizons with a fantastic channel separation of more than 24dB at 1kHz. Weighing only 8.1g, the DS-E1 Combo uses an expertly crafted aluminum body and canti-lever for firmness and resilience, ensuring durability with each use. With an output signal level of more than 50mV for versatile use and an elliptical stylus offering precision and stability, this product delivers highly detailed and enjoyable audio. For optimal performance, a needle pressure of 1.7g is recommended. Allow your vinyl collection to come alive in an enchanting way that will mesmerize your senses, only with DS Audio!

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DS Audio’s E1 entry level optical cartridge, achieves a performance level well beyond expectation and price range. The sonic qualities and resolution far exceed what one normally associates with an elliptical stylus and aluminium cantilever. That's because it features the technological advances found in all DS optical cartridges. In terms of background noise level, transient speed, and tonal accuracy, the DS E1 is obviously ahead of conventional transducers at a similar or much higher price bracket.

The DS-E1 features precision machined aluminium casework, an element it shares in common with its illustrious stable-mates. Each DS-E1 is manufactured by hand in DS Audio’s facility in Sagamihara City.

Specifications

DS-E1 Cartridge

  • Signal output: Phono-electric Conversion
  • Output Signal Level: 500mV and more(at Equalizer output)
  • Channel Separation: 24dB and more
  • Needle Pressure: 1.6g ~ 1.8 g(1.7g is Recommended)
  • Cantilever: Aluminum
  • Stylus: Elliptical needle
  • Weight: 8.1 g
  • Body material: Aluminum

DS-E1 Equaliser

  • Rated Output Voltage: 500mV(1kHz)
  • Input terminal: RCA Terminal (2 output by the switch switching)
  • Output Terminal: RCA Terminal
  • Size: 200Wx70Hxl60D (mm)
  • Impedance: 120 Ω
  • Weight: 1.4 kg

Specifications

Technical details

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Specification Details
Product DS Audio - DS-E1 - Cartridge
Signal Output Photo-electric Conversion
Channel Separation 24db more (1kHz)
Weight 8.1g
Output Signal Level 50mV more
Cantilever Aluminum
Body Material Aluminum
Needle Pressure 1.6g~1.8g (1.7g is recommended)
Stylus Elliptical Needle

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