DS Master 3 Cartridge – Soul to Sole Audio

DS Master 3 Cartridge

SKU: DS-MA-3-C

Brand: Atoll Electronique DS Audio

$13,900.00

Description

The DS Master 3 Optical Cartridge represents the latest evolution of DS Audio’s optical cartridge technology. Featuring independent LED and photo-detector arrangements for the left and right channels, the cartridge delivers significantly improved output levels, lower noise, and enhanced musical clarity.

The cartridge incorporates advanced materials and engineering, including a lightweight beryllium shading plate, square pillar diamond cantilever, and Micro Ridge stylus. Combined with improved internal wiring and a rigid body structure, the DS Master 3 is designed to extract the maximum amount of detail and musical information from vinyl records.

Specifications

Signal Output	Photo-electric Conversion
Channel Separation	27dB or more (1kHz)
Weight	7.9g
Output Signal Level	70mV or more
Cantilever	Square Pillar Diamond
Body Material	Ultra Duralumin
Cantilever Holder Material	Stainless Steel
Needle Pressure	2.0g-2.2g (2.1g recommended)
Stylus	Micro Ridge

Features

Independent LED and photo-detector systems for left and right channels.
Output voltage increased from approximately 40mV to 70mV.
Improved signal-to-noise ratio with reduced noise floor.
Lightweight shading plate reduced by more than 50% compared to previous designs.
99.9% pure beryllium shading plate construction.
Square pillar diamond cantilever design.
Micro Ridge stylus for exceptional groove tracing.
Increased internal wiring thickness to reduce impedance.
Rigid cartridge body construction for enhanced performance.