Description

Using the vibration system of the same design as DS Master 1 and DS-W2.  DS 002 has a wire suspension mechanism which is the same design as DS Master 1 and DS-W 2 By implementing it, you realize high channel separation and stable music playback.  Moreover, by arranging the position of the slit at the position close to the needlepoint, it is possible to retrieve information with higher freshness.

Aluminum Cantilever with Shibata stylus

Like the more expensive DS Audio cartridges, the DS 002 cartridge body is machined from aluminum and echoes its distinctive design for best optical performance. The DS 002 features an aluminum cantilever and classic Shibata stylus to accurately reproduce the music recorded on the vinyl record album.

Enhanced power supply circuit

When designing the DS 002, we carefully evaluated each component of the preamp/equalizer. The updated power supply is a key part of the new design. To ensure a high-quality power source for the preamp/equalizer, ten 33000μF capacitors are used, providing effortless power for the highest level of sound quality.

Add shield mechanism

For outstanding signal-to-noise performance, we have incorporated a special shielding structure in the preamp/equalizer design of the DS 002. This shield both isolates internal noise from the power supply while also blocking external RF and other environmental noise. The shield is 1.5mm thick and covers the entire transformer, which ensures the best signal-to-noise performance of the DS 002 preamp/equalizer.

Hand-made in Japan circuit board

Every component part used in our products is tested and evaluated by our expert Japanese technicians. In addition to using a specially printed circuit board, the twist-connection of the component legs is further evidence of DS Audio’s excellent attention to detail. Each and every product is hand-made and quality assured by our skilled engineers

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DS002 Optical Cartridge

Signal output:  Photo-electric Conversion

Channel separation:  25db more（1KHz）

Weight:  8.1g

Output signal level:  50mV more

Cantilever:  Aluminum

Body Material:  Aluminum

Needel pressure:  1.6g～1.8g(1.7g is recommended)

Stylus:  Shibata

DS002 Equalizer for Optical Cartridge

Output voltage:  500mV(1kHz)

Output impedance:  RCA 120Ω

Pre amp input impedance:  More than 10kΩ

Input terminal:  RCA terminal

Output terminal:  RCA terminal×2,

Size:  W31.0cm×H9.2cm×D23.5cm

Weight:  4.7kg

Designed & manufactured in Japan

REVIEWS

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DOWNLOADS

DS002 Optical Cartridge & Equalizer Brochure

DS002 Manual

Optical Cartridge and Equalizer Comparison Chart

DS Audio Catalog 2019