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Cartidges — DS Audio Grand Master Extreme

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DS Audio Grand Master Extreme
Image source — © DS Audio

DS Audio Grand Master Extreme is an optical cartridge (photo-electric/optical cartridge), not MC or MM. It uses an innovative optical technology to convert needle vibrations into an audio signal using photocells, completely bypassing the usual designs of MC or MM cartridges.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Grand Master Extreme

  • Type

    N/A

  • Stylus

    Micro Ridge

  • Body

    Ultra duralumin

  • Cantilever

    ONE PIECE DIAMOND

  • Coils

    N/A

  • Output voltage (mV@5cm/sec)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Internal impedance (Ohm)

    N/A

  • Channel separation (dB / 1,000 Hz)

    27

  • Compliance (×10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz)

    N/A

  • Recommended load (Ohm)

    N/A

  • Recommended tonearms

    N/A

  • Weight (g)

    7.7

  • Official link

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