$45,000.00

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Product Description

The Grand Master cartridge is a completely new design. The third generation of DS Audio’ s cartridge features a comprehensively re-designed optical system that provides the following improvements and benefits:

We have further developed the optical cartridge system by implementing independent LED’s and photo-detectors (PD’s) for the left and right channels. The result is that the cartridge output voltage is dramatically increased from 40mV to 70mV (a 75% increase) and channel separation is greatly improved The new Grand Master optical cartridge system has been optimized, by implementing an independent LED and photo-detector arrangement for the left and right channels. As a result the cartridge output voltage has greatly increased from 40mV to 70mV.

Despite this dramatic increase in output, the excellent signal to noise ratio that DS Audio optical cartridges are renowned for has not been compromised. In fact, quite the opposite is true.

The Grand Master cartridge offers a greatly improved S/N ratio when compared to its stable mates, resulting in an even lower noise floor and far greater musical clarity. In addition to this, the new independent design of the Grand Master cartridge has made it possible to eliminate crosstalk, greatly improving left and right channel separation (in particular the high frequency separation has improved by10dB in comparison to its DS Audio forebears.)

 

Brand

DS Audio

Bring the best in high-end audio into your home with DS Audio’s complete line of phono cartridges, phono stages, and hi-fi accessories. Its mission is to craft the future of analogue music so everyone can experience music that makes their life richer. When it comes to innovation, DS audio takes an aggressive approach to product development, knowing that perfection is only possible without fear of failure.

Headquartered in Japan, the company manufactures optical cartridges, stabilizers, vinyl ionizers, and stylus cleaners. At the heart of the company's commitment to analogue sound are their five optical cartridge models: Grand Master, DS Master 1, DSW3, DS 003, and DSE1.

Voted a Golden Ear award winner in 2021, the Grand Master model is often lauded for its transparency, resolution and broad soundstage. Experience the best in hi-fi sound with 70 mv output voltage, improved S/N ratio, and a diamond cantilever for maximum rigidity. Listeners just getting started on their audiophile journey can opt for the more value-add DS 003 featuring a lot of the Grand Master technology and an aluminum cantilever that results in more vibrant sound.

Overture is one of the leading experts in the country when it comes to high-end audio and home theaters. As a proud DS Audio phono cartridge dealer, we’ll help you find the best audio products for your home audio setup. Interested in purchasing a new DS Audio component? You can trade-in any component towards a DS Audio product by filling out Overture’s Trade-In Form.