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dynavector dv/karat
- Thread starter Bob in WI
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This is what I'm looking at.
Looks exactly like mine. Also my first Moving Coil cartridge.
The sound I get from it is tight and energetic, especially on drum strikes or the pluck of a guitar string.
Scott Ucman
Member
Good morning, could anyone identify this model of Dynevector cartridge that I got yesterday on this Systemdec II turntable that I got at auction? Any information would be welcomed. Thanks Scott
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Scott Ucman
Member
Yes, I thought as much. Would I still be able to get it re-tipped? I have searched Soundsmith and a few others that will do it.
Probably a 23R or a Ruby
mkane
Lunatic Member
Scott Ucman
Member
I’ll shoot off an email to them. Thank you!
Scott Ucman
Member
Thanks, I kinda was thinking that from a deep google search last night. They seem to be well regarded when in good working condition.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
Looks exactly like the DV/Karat in the brochure page posted on the previous page. It is from the 1980 catalog.
The 23 and 23R have numbers on them and are in the later catalogs.
Yeah - It's a very good cartridge. I have a 23R and a 17D3, and I prefer the 23R.
Scott Ucman
Member
I see! Thank you
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
Interesting. This past weekend we went back to my previous speakers, sold the 2nd pair to one of the guys here listening and swapped the cartridge from a nice Ortofon to the 17D2MkII. We are using a different table than the many times before but the swap was on the same newer table. He said the system sounded the best he has heard it. Guess the next listening session is the 23R vs the 17D2MkII.
ripblade
Addicted Member
Looks like the end of the cantilever is broken off where the diamond was inserted. I've seen photos of this before. I wonder what it would take to break it off so severely but it seems to happen with this one. Shame, too...these were nicely made. The entire cantilever would have to be replaced but I don;t know how easy that would be. Any stock ruby would have to be cut short.
Close up photo of the one I have...
Close up photo of the one I have...
Love this discussion of the Dyna Rubys, I have the 100r and the 23r- love them and can't imagine a better vinyl experience with my setup.
I found a working 100r - wondering if the group can determine the condition of this vintage beauty. Best pics i can get, not sure it's wirth 200 without box and extras. Any opinions? Working great according to owner.
I found a working 100r - wondering if the group can determine the condition of this vintage beauty. Best pics i can get, not sure it's wirth 200 without box and extras. Any opinions? Working great according to owner.