Dynavector DVDRTXV-1 Owners manual

Dynavector DV- DRT XV-1
Instruction manual

Despcription

Since Dynavector's MC cartridges first appeared almost 20

years ago, they have enjoyed great success worldwide due to

their combination of advanced design and production

techniques. Dynavector decided to fight back in order to

protect the vast existing stock of recordings in analog media,

by producing a cartridge capable of musical reproduction

above, or at least equal to any digital source. The XV-1

cartridge was designed to meet this ambitious brief and has

succeeded in providing the finest analogue reproduction

possible. Listening to the XV-1 it is evident that here is the

finest cartridge in the world.

At a glance, the XV-1 is different from all cartridges that

have gone before. Its magnetic circuit comprises 8 small

ALNICO magnets. The magnetic path is divided into two -

In the magnetic gap, a specially designed magnetic flux

equalizing piece is placed. On the front yokes, magnetic

stabilizing coils are wound. By this special combination, the

magnetic field becomes widely homogeneous and more

linear than the conventional magnetic design that is common

in existing MC cartridges. Currently the design trend of MC

cartridges is to employ stronger and harder magnets. The

XV-1 takes the opposite approach. This is the theoretical

conclusion of Dynavector.

The result? - deeper and more accurate bass, brighter but

much smoother treble and better L/R separation. Very low

distortion, especially of 3rd harmonics, results in a life-like

musicality and ease of reproduction impossible using normal

MCs. After hearing the music produced by the XV-1 even

'high-end' CD players sound thin, lacking any real deep bass.

This cartridge handles the smooth string note and heavy

dynamics of big orchestral works like Prokofiev,

Schostakovich, Mahler etc. with unique ease, to bring the full

glory of analogue recordings to the listener who wants the

very best possible sound from their stock of LP records.

Conclusion:

Analogue is greater than Digital !!

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Fixing to the headshell

The thread size of the mounting holes of the XV-1 is M2.5, so

please use the enclosed screws to mount the cartridge. Please note

that the mounting holes are 4mm depth. Screws that are too long

will damage the cartridge body.

The cartridge should be aligned according to the arm manufacturers

instructions. They will normally supply a protractor for this

purpose.

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Connection

Connect the lead wires from the headshell to each pin shown below.

Best performance is obtained if you use the enclosed lead wires that

are 6N copper wire.

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Stylus Replacement and Warranty

Dynavector operate an exchange scheme for the XV-1 which

entails rebuilding the cartridge. The rebuild includes replacing all

moving parts, ie the cantilever and stylus assembly as well as the

coils and suspension. This allows replacement stylus cost to be

minimised. A discount of 30% from the normal new price will be

charged.

To qualify for an exchange please return the cartridge to your dealer

or national distributor.

The cartridge is guaranteed for a period of one year from date of

purchase against electrical and mechanical defects excluding user's

mishandling or abuse.

If there is any problem please consult your authorised dealer first

for service. Should it prove necessary to return the cartridge to the

factory, you should return the defective cartridge to your dealer or

national distributor, together with the guarantee card. Please keep

your original packing for safe shipping.

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Stylus Cleaning

Keep your records clean. Dust causes record wear and sonic

distortion. When you clean the stylus, use the soft brush supplied.

Brush only from back to front in order to avoid damage. If a dark

deposit like tan should appear on the stylus tip, use a fine brush with

a small quantity of alcohol and distilled water mixed 50/50. Very

fine emery paper (30 micron) will also shift stubborn deposits.

Please seek your dealer's advice.

Commercial cleaning solutions or vibrators can cause stylus

damage.

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Specifications

Type : Low output moving coil cartridge

with Multi alnico magnets

and Flux damper
Output voltage : 0.3mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
Frequency response

: 20 - 20,000Hz (±1dB)
Channel Separation : 30 dB (at 1KHz)
Channel balance : 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
Compliance : 10 x 10

-6

cm/dyne
Impedance : R= 6 ohms, L= 18 micro Henry
Stylus 0.14 x 0.08mm Line contact PF
Cantilever

: 6mm length φ0.3mm solid boron

Tracking force : 1.8 - 2.2 grams
Weight : 12.6grmas

16-15 Iwamoto-cho 2-chome Chiyoda-ku

Phone [phone] FAX [phone]

Tokyo 101-0032 Japan

URL http://www.dynavector.co.jp/