The DS-003 Optical Cartridge combines DS Audio’s advanced optical cartridge technology with a lightweight aluminum cantilever and rigid aluminum body construction. Independent LED and photo-detector arrangements for the left and right channels improve channel separation, increase output level, and reduce noise for greater musical clarity.
The cartridge also incorporates a significantly lighter beryllium shading plate, helping optimize tracking performance while maintaining the precision and transparency expected from DS Audio’s optical playback systems.
| Signal Output | Photo-electric Conversion |
|---|---|
| Channel Separation | 27dB more (1kHz) |
| Weight | 7.7g |
| Output Signal Level | 70mV (1kHz cartridge output) |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Body Material | Aluminum (A5052) |
| Cantilever Holder Material | Stainless |
| Needle Pressure | 2.0g~2.2g (2.1g is recommended) |
| Stylus | Line Contact |