The rationale for the new KARAT 17DX was to significantly improve upon the now legendary original KARAT series. After exhaustive listening and technical research, the decision was made to incorporate a body machined from solid brass, Samarium-cobalt magnets for lower magnetic resistance, unmatched coil winding techniques, the incredible 1.7mm long cantilever with Micro Ridge stylus all combining in a brand-new KARAT 17DX that will delight the listener, providing clear and articulate reproduction of analog recordings without a hint of harshness in the high frequency range.
Specifications:
| Type |
Low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and softened magnetism |
| Output Voltage |
0.3mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.) |
| Channel Separation |
25 dB (at 1KHz) |
| Channel balance |
1.0 dB (at 1KHz) |
| Frequency response |
20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB) |
| Compliance |
15 mm/N |
| Tracking force |
1.8 - 2.0 g |
| Impedance |
32 ohms |
| Recommended load impedance |
> 100 ohms |
| Cantilever |
1.7mm length solid diamond |
| Stylus tip |
Micro-Ridge |
| Weight |
11.0 g |
