What is the Dynavector 10X5 Neo MK2?
First released in 1978 and awarded the prestigious Chicago CES Design and Engineering Award in both 1978 and 1981. The new Dynavector 10X5 MKII MC cartridge sets new standards in high-output MC cartridge performance without the need for a step-up device or MC phono preamplifier.
The further development of the 10X5 Neo MK2
Along with several exclusive Dynavector technologies such as Magnetic Flux Damping, Softened Magnetism (patent) and powerful neodymium magnets that provide the smooth treble response Dynavector is known for.
The Dynavector 10X5 MKII…
…also features an improved needle arrangement with the “Shibata III” bare diamond needle and an improved hardened cantilever material. These enhancements provide reliable tracking in even the most difficult record grooves, while achieving extended high-frequency response and improved musical resolution.
The legendary Dynavector…
…Coil winding technology with the finest wire has allowed the Dynavector 10X5 MKII to minimally increase coil windings and achieve a reduction in impedance to 150 ohms while maintaining a healthy 2.8 mV output.
Mounting of the cartridge to the tonearm is achieved by a sturdy red aluminum head block, which provides a stable platform for the cartridge as well as easy and secure mounting to the tonearm.
The Dynavector 10X5 Neo MK2
All details at a glance
Type | – | Moving coil pickup with high power, flux damper and soft magnetism. |
Output voltage | – | 2.8mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.) |
Channel separation | – | 25 dB (at 1KHz) |
Channel balance | – | 1.0 dB (at 1KHz) |
Frequency response | – | 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 2 dB) |
Compliance | – | 12 mm/N |
Tracker | – | 1.8 – 2.2 g |
Impedance | – | 150 Ohm |
Recommended load impedance | – | >1000 Ohm |
Cantilever | – | 6mm long hardened aluminum tube |
Pickup tip | – | Naked diamond “Shibata III” line contact |
Weight | – | 7.5 gram |