PREOWNED - $2150 LIST! - FULLY TESTED - INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOX, MANUAL, CASE, MOUNTING HARDWAREThe DV XX-1 was the first cartridge to feature a magnetic flux damper (patent) and softened magnetism (patent) processes that reject the magnetic fluctuation that is detrimental to a moving coil cartridges performance. The The DV XX-2 MKII retains the benefit of the flux damper but features the Alnico-5 magnet and the similar rigid construction to the Te Kaitora Rua. Alnico magnets exhibit high magnetic flux density combining with a low coercive therefore magnetic resistance is lower than other magnetic types such as rare earth and ferrite, providing the exceptional stability of the XX-2 MKII output voltage. There is also the additional advantage of low magnetic and electrical resistance contributing to a discernable improvement in sound quality. The XX-2MKII also exhibits deep powerful bass, treble is both clear and lively possessing none of the hardness found in many moving coil designs. The XX-2MKII also features a 6 mm solid boron cantilever fitted with a Pathfinder Line contact stylus. PCOCC (pure copper ohno continuous casting process) copper wire is used for the coil. The output voltage of 0.28mV is higher than that of the XX-2 and 6 ohms impedance are suited to most moving coil phono stages. For ridgity of construction the XX-2 MKII cartridge body is machined from 7075 aluminium the hardest available. However, having only a total weight of only 8.9 grams it is suitable for a variety of popular tonearms. Type Low output moving coil cartridge with Alnico magnet and Flux damper Output Voltage 0.28mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.) Channel Separation 30 dB (at 1KHz) Channel balance 1.0 dB (at 1KHz) Frequency response 20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB) Compliance 10 mm/N Tracking force 1.8 - 2.2 g Impedance 6 ohms Recommended load impedance > 30 ohms Cantilever 6mm length 0.3 mm dia. solid boron Stylus tip PF Line contact shape, stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron Weight 8.9 g