Dynavector DV Karat 17DX Phono Cartridge

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Dynavector DV Karat 17DX Phono Cartridge

Regular price $3,399.00
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Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

Drawing on Dynavector's 'dispersion theory' that produced the original world first KARAT series Dynavector are indeed proud to announce the entirely new 17DX KARAT Diamond phono cartridge. As in the past KARAT series, the frequency response of the new KARAT 17DX at 20 to 20,000 Hz is ruler flat providing an extremely accurate groove tracking ability. However, several new features will ensure that the new 17DX will shortly gain the same legendary status and soon surpass its predecessors.

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This transducer is revolutionary in any case, my friends. Very highly recommended!

Delightfully smooth

The rationale for the new KARAT 17DX was to significantly improve upon the now legendary original KARAT series. After exhaustive listening and technical research, the decision was made to incorporate a body machined from solid brass, Samarium-cobalt magnets for lower magnetic resistance, unmatched coil winding techniques, the incredible 1.7mm long cantilever with Micro Ridge stylus all combining in a brand-new KARAT 17DX that will delight the listener, providing clear and articulate reproduction of analog recordings without a hint of harshness in the high frequency range.

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?

Who is this for?

The Karat 17DX is for the committed analog enthusiast who has moved beyond entry-level separates and is ready to experience what a truly refined moving coil cartridge can reveal. If you're running a quality turntable with a medium-to-high mass tonearm—think something in the 10-14 gram effective mass range—and feeding it into a phono stage with at least 60dB of gain, this cartridge will show you textures and spatial cues you didn't know your records contained. This isn't about impressing visitors with specifications; it's about sitting down for serious listening sessions where you actually hear the difference between pressings.

Your system likely includes an integrated amplifier starting around the $3,000 mark or separates in a similar class, paired with standmount or floorstanding speakers that can articulate fine detail without brightness. The room itself matters less than the fact that you've taken time to position everything properly—you're the person who's already experimented with toe-in and listens in a treated or acoustically considered space, whether that's a dedicated room or a thoughtfully arranged living area of 150 to 400 square feet.

This cartridge sits beautifully in that sweet spot where you've invested enough in your front end to justify a sophisticated transducer, but you're not chasing diminishing returns in the five-figure stratosphere. You understand that the cartridge is where the music actually begins, and you're ready to honor that with a component that balances Dynavector's legendary musicality with the resolution that makes long listening sessions revelatory rather than fatiguing.

Reviews

Listening to the music through the Karat, you always have the feeling that this is exactly what was recorded in the studio. An almost "hysteric" monitoring cartridge, any way. But, never gives you a sterilized, clinical sound. No, actually what we get here is all the benefits from both worlds, digital and analog