The DS-E3 Optical Cartridge is designed to bring DS Audio’s third-generation optical cartridge technology to a wider audience while maintaining the core performance benefits of the company’s premium models. The design incorporates an independent LED and photo-detector system, improved channel separation, and a lightweight beryllium shading plate for enhanced playback performance.
An aluminum cantilever paired with a solid elliptical stylus provides accurate tracking and reliable vinyl playback, making the DS-E3 an ideal introduction to DS Audio’s optical cartridge system.
| Signal Output | Photoelectric Conversion |
|---|---|
| Channel Separation | 26dB or more (1kHz) |
| Weight | 7.7g |
| Output Signal Level | 70mV or more |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0g~2.2g (2.1g is recommended) |
| Stylus | Elliptical Needle |
