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DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell
DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell

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DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell

$750.00

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Overview

HS-001

Brand
DS Audio
Category
Turntable Headshells
SKU
DS-HS-001

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Immerse yourself in the pure, unadulterated sound quality produced by the HS-001 Solid Head Shell from DS Audio. With its innovative vertical pin structure and unique spherical washer, it showcases the perfect balance of engineering precision and artistic finesse. Crafted from solid ultra-duralumin, each HS-001 unit offers unmatched rigidity and resonance control ensuring each note delivered is clear, crisp and accurate. Thanks to meticulous hand soldering of the lead wire and head shell connector, the sound remains fresh and full of life. Additionally, the use of a spherical head shell washer ensures stable contact over the entire circumference of the contact point, further enhancing the stability and resonance control. Experience an ultimate audio journey with the DS Audio HS-001 Solid Head Shell - because you deserve nothing but the best.

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DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell

Step into the realm of unequaled sound performance with DS Audio's HS-001 - Solid Head Shell, a revolutionary product that defies the conventional boundaries of audio equipment. Our compelling promise to your auditory senses resides in the vertically aligned pin structure, a crafty manipulation that validates uniform pressure of electrical contacts and consequently upholds the integrity of sound in its purest essence. Picture this. The HS-001 Solid Head Shell is a masterpiece chiseled from a single block of ultra duralumin, making it an unassailable fortress of rigidity, immune to the undesirable caprices of resonance. The lead wire and the head shell connector are soldered manually with painstaking precision, securing not just impeccable electrical contact but also infusing an undiluted freshness into the sound. Typical head shells often fall victim to the ill-effects of uneven contact pressure due to singular upper pin attachment. But with HS-001’s clever adoption of upper and lower pin structure, pressure gets evenly distributed across the tonearm connection enhancing contact stability and controls resonance. Furthermore, DS Audio’s self-developed spherical head shell washer at the contact point with the tonearm validates a 360-degree contact stability. Our inventive, high-precision machining of each HS-001 from a solid billet of duralumin guarantees ultimate rigidity and supreme resonance control. After exhaustive in-house listening tests, we selected a delicate Japanese-made Litz wire. We took it a notch higher by hand soldering this wire, preserving signal integrity for peerless sound performance. Designed for the connoisseurs of sound, the HS-001, with its opulent touches of aluminum and gold plating, is the perfect melding of aesthetics and performance. A piece of unmatched artisanship, HS-001 - Solid Head Shell, is all set to redefine your audio experience. (Optional Shell Lead wire and connector parts are also available unsoldered by dealer request.)

Features of the DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell:

  1. Vertically Aligned Pin Structure: Chief amongst its features is the vertically aligned pin structure designed for uniform pressure on all electrical contacts. This innovative design implements both an upper and lower pin structure that evenly distributes pressure across the tonearm connection, enhancing contact stability, thereby controlling resonance with utmost precision.

  2. Spherical Washer Stabilized Contact Surface: An added innovation is the spherical washer, developed in-house, which ensures complete contact stability at the point where the head shell meets the tonearm.

  3. Solid Ultra Duralumin Head Shell: Significantly, the robust HS-001 Solid Head Shell is precision-machined from a single block of ultra duralumin. This is done to offer the finest rigidity, resulting in unparalleled resonance control.

  4. Manual Soldering: For sound integrity, the HS-001 employs hand soldering of both the lead wire and the head shell connector. This meticulous attention to detail ensures seamless electrical contact and optimizes the purity of your sound experience.

  5. Litz Signal Leads: At the end of rigorous listening tests, DS Audio selected a sophisticated Japanese-made Litz wire. To further enhance performance, DS Audio hand solders these delicate lead wires, which helps preserve signal integrity for optimal sound performance.

Benefits of the DS Audio - HS-001 - Solid Head Shell:

  1. Stellar Sound Quality: The HS-001 is designed to provide unparalleled sound performance. Using the bold design choice of a vertical pin structure and labor-intensive hand soldering, you can enjoy the most pure, unaltered sound possible.

  2. Optimal Contact Stability: The unique spherical washer speaks to the pursuit of perfect contact stability. This innovative touch ensures a decrease in resonance, and in turn, boosts stability over the entire circumference of the contact point.

  3. Indisputable Rigidity: The HS-001's machined solid ultra duralumin construction assures unmatched rigidity, enabling deeper, richer sound reproduction free from unwanted resonance.

  4. Preserved Signal Integrity: The use of hand soldered Litz wire to connect the head shell and the tone arm secures a seamless transition of the audio signal, ensuring that your sound experiences remain unimpaired and the freshness of the sound is maximized.

  5. Customization: With optional shell lead wires and connector parts available unsoldered, you can cater the HS-001 precisely to your listening needs.

Please note that dealer requests for unsoldered shell lead wires and connector parts can also be accommodated.

Dimensions and Specifics:

  • Material: Ultra Duralumin
  • Connector: Aluminum & Gold Plated
  • External dimensions: H 21 × W 40 × D 55 mm (Excluding connector part and protrusion)
  • Weight: Approx 10.5 g (Excluding shell lead wire)
  • Lead wire: Litz wire 4N φ 0.08 x 10 x 3 yo
  • Screw: Stainless steel bolt M 2.6 L 8 × 2, M 2.6 L 12 × 2
Specification Description
Material Ultra duralumin
Connector Part Aluminum
Connector Terminal Gold Plating
External Dimensions H 21 × W 40 × D 55 mm (excluding connector part and protrusion part)
Weight Approx 10.5 g (excluding shell lead wire)
Shell Lead Wire Litz wire 4N φ 0.08 x 10 x 3 yorerings
Screw Stainless steel bolt M 2.6 L 8 × 2, M 2.6 L 12 × 2
Vertical Pin Structure Achieves uniform pressure of electrical contacts
Head Shell Construction Individually machined from a solid piece of ultra duralumin for superior rigidity
Lead Wire and Connector Soldered manually to ensure perfect electrical contact and maximize sound freshness
Contact Stability Improved by employing spherical head shell washer developed by DS Audio independently
Connection Pressure Equalization Achieved through an upper and lower pin structure
Resonance Control Amplified by using the machined ultra duralumin
Signal Leads Hand soldered Litz signal leads, chosen after extensive listening tests
Available Options Lead wires and connector parts available unsoldered upon dealer request

In conclusion, DS Audio's HS-001 - Solid Head Shell brings a paradigm shift to your audio experience that is nothing short of mesmerizing. It outclasses and outperforms its competition with the unique blend of engineering prowess and resplendent aesthetics. Each carefully assembled golden detail, from the meticulous soldering to the robust duralumin body, is an ode to unparalleled craftsmanship, designed to ignite your senses and offer you the profound and immersive auditory experience you deserve. This piece of unmatched artisanship is not just designed for the experts of sound; it's an invitation to anyone seeking to imbibe their moments with the awe-striking purity of sound. Dive into the HS-001 experience and embrace the extraordinary at The Audio Tailor, Australia's number one Hi-Fi store. Your quest for authentic and incomparable sound ends here with the HS-001 - Solid Head Shell.

Specifications

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Specification Description
Material Ultra duralumin
Connector Part Aluminum
Connector Terminal Gold Plating
External Dimensions H 21 × W 40 × D 55 mm (excludingconnector part and protrusion part)
Weight Approx 10.5 g (excluding shell lead wire)
Shell Lead Wire Litz wire 4N φ 0.08 x 10 x 3 yorerings
Screw Stainless steel bolt M 2.6 L 8 × 2, M 2.6 L 12 × 2
Vertical Pin Structure Achieves uniform pressure of electrical contacts
Head Shell Construction Individually machined from a solid piece of ultra duralumin for superior rigidity
Lead Wire and Connector Soldered manually to ensure perfect electrical contact and maximize sound freshness
Contact Stability Improved by employing spherical head shell washer developed by DS Audio independently
Connection Pressure Equalization Achieved through an upper and lower pin structure
Resonance Control Amplified by using the machined ultra duralumin
Signal Leads Hand soldered Litz signal leads, chosen after extensive listening tests
Available Options Lead wires and connector parts available unsoldered upon dealer request

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