When it comes to the DV507 coloring the sound, I've got to say it is extremely neutral. Overall, I have found this arm extremely neutral. Since the arm (literally) doesn't contribute to the sound, the images stay sharp, clean and proportionally correct, something we don't normally experience with other arms. If you are looking for the ultimate, sonically inert tone arm (or as close as one can get), you may have just found it in the DV 507 MkII. It is about as uncolored an arm as you will find. It tracks like the champ that it is, both vertically and horizontally.
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Dynavector DV 507 Mk2 Tonearm
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Dynavector DV 507 Mk2 Tonearm
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$7,250.00
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The Dynavector DV 507 Mk2 is a bi-axis inertia-controlled tonearm that separates horizontal and vertical movement into independent mechanical systems. This gives it large horizontal inertia for stable tracking across warped records while maintaining minimal vertical inertia for accurate groove tracing, with electromagnetic damping, a dynamic balance tracking force system, and high-precision stainless steel bearings throughout.
Most tonearms compromise: a single pivot handles both planes of motion, so optimizing for one axis means sacrificing the other. The 507 Mk2 rejects that trade-off entirely. By giving horizontal and vertical movement their own independent arm structures, Dynavector solves the fundamental engineering conflict that limits conventional gimbal and unipivot designs. The result is a tonearm that tracks warped records with the authority of a heavy arm while reading groove detail with the sensitivity of a lightweight one. It's the kind of engineering that makes you question why everyone else doesn't do it this way.
Key Features of the Dynavector DV 507 Mk2
- Bi-Axis Inertia Control: Independent horizontal and vertical arm systems optimize inertia separately for each plane of motion
- Electromagnetic Damping: Non-contact eddy current system using neodymium magnets provides smooth, wear-free damping without mechanical degradation
- Dynamic Balance Tracking Force: Precision spiral spring maintains consistent force regardless of record warping, adjustable via calibrated dial in 0.2g increments
- High-Precision Stainless Steel Bearings: Horizontal sensitivity below 50mg, vertical sensitivity below 40mg for micro-detail retrieval
- Dynamic Sub-Arm Damper: Eliminates unwanted resonances in the 100-150Hz range that can color bass reproduction
- VTA Adjustment: 0-7mm range via height-adjusting lever for precise vertical tracking angle optimization
- 6N/4NOFC Hybrid Internal Wiring: Pure 6N copper lead wires and double-balanced shielded arm cable for clean signal transmission
- 241mm Effective Length: Optimized geometry with 15mm overhang and 21.5-degree offset angle
Bi-Axis Design Principle
In a conventional tonearm, a single bearing assembly handles all movement. Increasing the arm mass improves stability and resistance to external vibration but reduces the arm's ability to follow vertical undulations in the record surface. The DV 507 Mk2's solution is elegant: two separate arm structures, each optimized for its axis. The horizontal arm provides the mass and stability needed to resist skating forces and external vibration, while the vertical sub-arm remains light and responsive. This separation means the arm can accommodate cartridges from 15 to 35 grams (including headshell) without compromise in either plane.
Electromagnetic Damping System
The 507 Mk2 uses a non-contact electromagnetic damping mechanism rather than conventional fluid or friction-based systems. A curved rod moves through a magnetic field generated by powerful neodymium magnets, and the resulting eddy currents provide smooth, progressive damping force that returns the arm to its rest state. Because there is no physical contact between the damping elements, there is no wear, no degradation over time, and no temperature sensitivity. The damping characteristics remain consistent from the first use to the thousandth, and there is no fluid to leak or dry out.
Dynamic Balance Tracking Force
Tracking force is applied through a precision spiral spring mechanism rather than counterweight offset. This dynamic balance approach maintains consistent downforce regardless of the record's surface angle, which matters significantly on warped records. Where a statically balanced arm's tracking force varies as the arm rises and falls with warps, the 507 Mk2's spring system compensates automatically. Force is adjusted via a calibrated dial in 0.2g increments, covering a 0-38g range that accommodates everything from delicate MC cartridges to heavier vintage designs.
Bearing Precision
The 507 Mk2 uses high-precision stainless steel bearings selected for extremely low friction. Horizontal sensitivity is specified at less than 50 milligrams, meaning the arm will respond to forces as small as the weight of a single grain of rice. Vertical sensitivity is even finer at under 40 milligrams. This bearing quality is essential to the bi-axis design, as any friction in the vertical bearings would defeat the purpose of the lightweight sub-arm. The stainless steel construction also provides long-term stability and resistance to wear.
DV 507 Mk2 Headshell and Wiring
The included aluminum alloy headshell weighs 15.4 grams and uses an EIA-standard 4-pin connector with rhodium-coated contact pins for reliable, low-resistance connections. Internal lead wires are pure 6N copper. The arm cable is a double-balanced shielded design using 4NOFC/6N hybrid construction, terminated with a machined aluminum DIN-standard 5-pin connector. This wiring approach balances signal purity with practical shielding against interference.
Installation Requirements
The DV 507 Mk2 requires a 29mm fixing hole with a pivot-to-spindle distance of 226mm. Height is adjustable from 39-72mm at the sub-arm center, accommodating a wide range of turntable plinth configurations. At 1,380 grams net weight, the arm requires a turntable with adequate bearing and plinth mass to support it properly. The arm's overall length is 306mm (326mm with headshell installed). VTA can be fine-tuned post-installation via the 0-7mm height adjustment lever.
THE LISTENING ROOM DIFFERENCE
We're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.
Dynavector DV 507 Mk2 Specifications
| Type | Bi-Axis Inertia Controlled with Electromagnetic Damping |
| Effective Length | 241mm (pivot to stylus) |
| Overall Length | 306mm (326mm with headshell) |
| Overhang | 15mm |
| Offset Angle | 21.5 degrees |
| Optimum Cartridge Weight | 15 - 35g (including headshell) |
| Tracking Force Range | 0 - 38g (0.2g increments) |
| Horizontal Sensitivity | <50mg |
| Vertical Sensitivity | <40mg |
| Height Adjustment | 39 - 72mm (sub-arm center) |
| VTA Adjustment | 0 - 7mm range |
| Tracking Angle Error | -1.1 to +2.2 degrees |
| Headshell | Aluminum alloy, 15.4g, EIA 4-pin, Rhodium contacts |
| Internal Wire | Pure 6N Copper |
| Arm Cable | 4NOFC/6N Hybrid, Double-balanced Shielded |
| Fixing Hole | 29mm diameter |
| Pivot-to-Spindle Distance | 226mm |
| Net Weight | 1,380g |
Related Dynavector Products
The DV 507 Mk2 is designed to work with Dynavector's cartridge range. Consider these pairings:
- Dynavector DRT XV-1t - Dynavector's flagship cartridge, the natural partner for their flagship tonearm.
- Dynavector DRT XV-1s - Reference MC cartridge with DR-T construction and African ebony body.
- Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua - Premium MC with softened magnetism circuit and alnico magnets.
The Listening Room Difference
We're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.
Finally fit and finish. Here SME is the benchmark and has been for many years. The Dynavector is the first arm I've seen that matches this standard, if you imagine SME going into heavy engineering then you get an idea of the quality of the 507. I grew to appreciate this quality of ease, the lack of artifice, and as sometimes happens the 507 insinuated itself into my affections rather than blinding me with a quick infatuation. OK I bought it. Along with the Opera LP 5.0 it will be the main source for the system.
What turntables are compatible with the DV 507 Mk2?
What turntables are compatible with the DV 507 Mk2?
The DV 507 Mk2 requires a solid-plinth turntable that can support its 1,380 gram weight and accommodate a 29mm mounting hole with 226mm spindle-to-pivot distance. It works well with turntables from SME, Brinkmann, TW-Acustic, VPI, and similar heavy-plinth designs. It is not suitable for suspended turntables like the Linn LP12 due to the arm weight exceeding what the suspension can handle effectively.
What is bi-axis inertia control?
What is bi-axis inertia control?
The DV 507 Mk2 uses two separate arm structures: a massive horizontal gantry that provides rock-solid lateral stability, and a short, lightweight sub-arm (just 85mm from pivot to stylus) that handles vertical movement. The cartridge sees very high mass horizontally for stable groove tracking and very low mass vertically for sensitive warp riding. This split design solves the fundamental compromise in conventional tonearms where a single pivot must handle both planes of motion.
What cartridges work with the DV 507 Mk2?
What cartridges work with the DV 507 Mk2?
The DV 507 Mk2 accepts a wide range of cartridges weighing 15 to 35 grams including headshell, from low to high compliance. The detachable SME/EIA standard bayonet headshell makes cartridge swapping straightforward. Reviewers have had excellent results with everything from lightweight high-compliance designs to heavy low-compliance MC cartridges, confirming the arm adapts to virtually any cartridge rather than limiting your choices.
Does the DV 507 use a detachable headshell?
Does the DV 507 use a detachable headshell?
Yes. The DV 507 Mk2 uses a standard SME/EIA bayonet-mount detachable headshell system. This makes cartridge changes fast and allows you to keep multiple headshells pre-mounted with different cartridges for easy swapping. The included alignment gauge clips onto the headshell to simplify cartridge alignment during setup.
How does the DV 507 Mk2 handle anti-skating?
How does the DV 507 Mk2 handle anti-skating?
The DV 507 Mk2 uses a calibrated dial mechanism for anti-skating adjustment rather than a string-and-weight system. This provides repeatable, precise settings. The electromagnetic damping system (non-contact eddy current using neodymium magnets) provides additional stabilization without mechanical wear or degradation over time.
