Dynavector DV 20X2L Phono Cartridge

Dynavector DV 20X2L Phono Cartridge

Name: Dynavector DV 20X2L Phono Cartridge
Brand: Dynavector Japan
SKU: DYN20X2L
Price: 1599.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$1,599.00

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Product variants

Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

DV-20X2 has a solid aluminium-alloy body similar to the XX-2. This makes a rigid platform for the cartridge motor and aids secure fitting to the arm. The cantilever is a 6mm length hard aluminium pipe cantilever with a Micro-Ridge diamond stylus.

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If not the ultimate word in any of these categories, this MC cartridge will still provide substantial listening enjoyment with terrific musicality

Tone

Low output cartridge

The magnetic flux damping and softened magnetism along with powerful Neodymium magnet gives out the 20X2H a healthy 2.8 mV output at a suitable impedance for most MM inputs. The 20X2L has an output of 0.3 mV ideal for most MC phono stage.

Both versions have been made available to help users get the best result for their own circumstances. The high output model suits valve pre-amps, basic amplifiers that only offer MM or amplifiers with less accomplished MC sections. Using a high output can also be of benefit if you live in an area with high radio frequency interference. The low output version scores where a system is set up with a good quality MC amp input.

Decades of performance

For more than 35 years Dynavector have established an enviable reputation for producing affordable high quality moving coil cartridges. Notably high output models that are designed to work with MM inputs negating the necessity for equipment change or the use of setup devices required for low output cartridges. The outstanding performance of the Dynavector high output moving coil cartridges can be attributed to the exclusively Dynavector designed coil winding machine capable of utilizing extremely fine coil wire providing a high output to mass ratio.

Free turntable setup

We carefully set up every turntable and cartridge we sell. So if you're new to turntables or have decades of experience, you know you'll be getting the most enjoyment from your system. You can be safe in the knowledge that you can take your turntable home, plug it straight in and start enjoying good music without any worry of something being setup incorrectly.

Who is this for?

The Dynavector DV 20X2L Phono Cartridge is designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts who want to step into high-performance moving coil sound without moving all the way into ultra-reference pricing. It suits listeners building a well-balanced analogue system who already have a capable turntable and phono stage and are looking for a clear upgrade in detail, dynamics, and musical realism.

This cartridge is particularly well suited to refined HiFi systems where transparency and tonal accuracy are already established. It works best with quality moving coil phono stages and revealing amplifiers, where its ability to extract fine detail, spatial cues, and natural instrumental texture can really come through. In the right setup, it delivers a presentation that feels open, fluid, and highly engaging without tipping into harshness or clinical emphasis.

The 20X2L is also a strong match for listeners who are upgrading from moving magnet cartridges and want to understand what the next level of analogue performance feels like. It rewards careful setup and system matching, and it becomes increasingly impressive as the rest of the system improves around it.

If not the ultimate word in any of these categories, this MC cartridge will still provide substantial listening enjoyment with terrific musicality. Provided your phono preamp is up to handling low-output MC cartridges, this is an easy one to recommend to serious vinyl lovers.

This is a powerful, precise, revealing and open cartridge that warrants hi-res ancillaries, but will work a treat in any respectable turntable. In other words, the search for a Dynavector that we don't like will have to go on!