Dynavector TE-KAITORA RUA Moving Coil Cartridge

TE-KAITORA RUE (TKR) Low Output Moving Coil Phono Cartridge, by Dynavector.

The original Te Kaitora moving coil cartridge was the result of collaboration between Dynavector Japan and Dynavector New Zealand. The Te Kaitora allowed analogue enthusiasts to embark on a voyage of discovery to the outer limits of vinyl reproduction.

TE-KAITORA means The Discoverer in the language of the NZ Maori people, while RUA means the second version.

In this updated low output MC phono cartridge, the wire for the coil has been changed to the PCOCC copper wire from the silver wire. It sounds much smoother and has a much better musical performance. In addition, e titanium headpiece for maximum rigidity along with a miniature stainless steel bolt coupling the front and rear yokes has been added to the magnetic circuit assembly.

A 6 mm long boron cantilever with the Pathfinder (PF) line contact stylus as used with both Dynavector XV-1s and XX-2 moving coil cartridge.

The ingenious square-shaped armature and matching square shaped aperture in the front yoke now provides much improved linearity in the magnetic flux distribution. Alnico magnets are used for high magnetic flux density.

Dynavector Exchange Scheme

For those with an existing Dynavector TKR cartridge, a like-for-like exchange scheme is available, which offers a new cartridge at a reduced price, upon return of your current model.

If you would like to take advantage of this cartridge exchange scheme, please contact us prior to purchase.

Features

• Updated PCOCC copper wire coil windings.
• Pathfinder line contact stylus.
• Solid boron cantilever.
• Powerful alnico magnets.
• Square-shaped armature + aperture design.
• Available in Low Output only.

Specifications

• Type: Low output moving coil cartridge, with flux damper & alnico magnet.
• Output Voltage (Low): 0.26 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Channel Separation: 30 dB @ 1 kHz
• Channel Balance: 1.0 dB @ 1 kHz
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz（±1 dB）
• Compliance: 10 mm/N
• Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 g
• Impedance (Low): 6 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance (Low): > 30 Ohms
• Cantilever: 6 mm length, solid boron
• Stylus Tip: PF Line contact shape, radius 7 x 30 microns
• Weight: 9.8 g

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• TE-KAITORA RUA Phono Cartridge, by Dynavector