{"product_id":"dynavector-karat-17dx-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-1","title":"Dynavector Karat 17DX Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dynavector Karat 17DX is a low-output moving coil cartridge built around a 1.7mm solid diamond cantilever and micro-ridge stylus. The combination of diamond's extreme rigidity with Dynavector's flux damper and softened magnetism technologies delivers frequency response that is ruler-flat within ±0.5dB from 100Hz to 30kHz. The Karat series has been one of Dynavector's most celebrated designs since its introduction, and the 17DX represents the current state of the art with samarium-cobalt magnets and a machined brass body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karat 17DX is a cartridge for listeners who want the absolute best transient accuracy and tracking performance available without stepping into Dynavector's five-figure flagship range. The diamond cantilever is the key: nothing else transmits stylus vibrations to the generator with less loss or faster response. We've heard plenty of expensive cartridges that smear transients or soften leading edges. The 17DX doesn't do that. It tracks what's in the groove and passes it along faithfully, which is exactly what you want when you're investing in serious analog playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Dynavector Karat 17DX\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.7mm Solid Diamond Cantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stiffest and lightest cantilever material available, providing the fastest possible signal transmission from stylus to generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Ridge Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-fine contact profile traces the deepest groove modulations for maximum detail retrieval with minimal vinyl wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamarium-Cobalt Magnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide lower magnetic resistance than standard magnets, improving generator efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Flux Damper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absorbs stray magnetic energy within the generator assembly for reduced distortion and cleaner output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftened Magnetism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized magnetic field geometry minimizes eddy currents and hysteresis effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined Brass Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid brass construction provides exceptional mass and rigidity for resonance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler-Flat Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.5dB from 100Hz to 30kHz, delivering exceptional frequency accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Compliance Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\/N compliance pairs well with a wide range of tonearms including lower-mass designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDiamond Cantilever: The Ultimate Signal Path\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond is the stiffest material available for cantilever construction, with a propagation speed roughly ten times that of aluminum and significantly higher than boron. The 1.7mm solid diamond cantilever in the Karat 17DX transmits the mechanical vibrations picked up by the micro-ridge stylus to the generator coils with virtually zero energy loss. This means transients arrive at the generator faster and more completely than with any other cantilever material. The result is a level of detail and precision that makes the difference between hearing a recording and hearing what was actually captured in the recording session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSamarium-Cobalt Magnetic Circuit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17DX uses samarium-cobalt magnets rather than the neodymium or alnico magnets found in Dynavector's other models. Samarium-cobalt offers lower magnetic resistance (reluctance), which allows the coils to generate signal more efficiently within the magnetic gap. Combined with Dynavector's softened magnetism field geometry and magnetic flux damper, the samarium-cobalt circuit achieves a particularly clean and linear output. The advanced coil winding techniques used in the 17DX's generator complement the magnet's characteristics to maintain the 0.3mV output at 32 ohms impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMicro-Ridge Stylus Profile\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe micro-ridge diamond stylus on the 17DX has one of the narrowest contact edges of any commercially available profile. It reaches deeper into the groove than line-contact or Shibata profiles, retrieving high-frequency information and micro-dynamic detail that broader styli cannot access. The narrow contact width also means less vinyl wear per play, extending the life of your record collection. Paired with the diamond cantilever, the micro-ridge stylus delivers the ±1dB frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz that the 17DX is specified for, with the even tighter ±0.5dB accuracy from 100Hz to 30kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMachined Brass Body Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karat 17DX's body is machined from solid brass, a departure from the aluminum bodies used in most of Dynavector's lineup. Brass has higher mass and different resonance characteristics than aluminum, providing effective damping of vibrations that could feed back into the generator assembly. At 11g total weight, the 17DX is heavier than the aluminum-bodied models, which should be considered when matching it with a tonearm. The higher compliance of 15mm\/N helps compensate, making the 17DX compatible with medium-mass tonearms despite its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the Full Dynavector Cartridge Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karat 17DX sits in the upper tier of Dynavector's range. Here's how it compares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dynavector-xx-2a-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-1\"\u003eDynavector XX-2A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Boron cantilever and alnico magnets at a lower price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dynavector-te-kaitora-rua-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eDynavector Te Kaitora Rua\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Near-flagship with boron cantilever and comprehensive flux damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dynavector-drt-xv-1s-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eDynavector DRT XV-1s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Flagship with diamond cantilever and Direct Rear Terminal construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dynavector-drt-xv-1t-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eDynavector DRT XV-1t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ultimate flagship with 30dB+ separation and diamond cantilever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDynavector Karat 17DX Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and softened magnetism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3mV (at 1kHz, 5cm\/sec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;25dB (at 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0dB (at 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;100 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mm\/N (15 x 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 - 2.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-ridge nude diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7mm solid diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamarium-cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined solid brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Dynavector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42563560276064,"sku":"DYNA17DX","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/01_front_hero_4ce6c1e2-e475-4c15-ba66-4b284c3c0cc4.jpg?v=1770406385","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/dynavector-karat-17dx-moving-coil-phono-cartridge-1","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}