The Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua is a high-end low-output moving coil cartridge featuring a titanium body, boron cantilever, Pathfinder line contact stylus and Alnico magnets for exceptional vinyl playback.

The Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua is a premium low-output moving coil phono cartridge that elevates vinyl playback to exceptional levels. Building upon the original Te Kaitora design, this second iteration incorporates advanced features from Dynavector’s flagship models, resulting in enhanced treble smoothness and openness.

Key Features

  • PCOCC Copper Coil Wire: Upgraded from silver to PCOCC copper wire, providing a smoother and more musical performance.
  • Titanium Headpiece: Ensures maximum rigidity, contributing to precise sound reproduction.
  • Boron Cantilever with Pathfinder Line Contact Stylus: Utilises a 6mm solid boron cantilever fitted with a Pathfinder (PF) line contact stylus, as featured in Dynavector’s top-of-the-range DRT XV-1s and DRT XV-1t models, for superior tracking and detail retrieval.
  • Square-Shaped Armature and Front Yoke Aperture: This innovative design provides improved linearity in magnetic flux distribution, enhancing overall performance.
  • Alnico Magnets: Employs Alnico magnets for high magnetic flux density, contributing to a rich and dynamic sound.

The Te Kaitora Rua is a testament to Dynavector’s commitment to analogue excellence, offering audiophiles a cartridge that delivers unparalleled musicality and precision.

Brand

Cartridge Type

Low output moving coil

Cartridge Body

Titanium

Cantilever

6 mm length / 0.3 mm diameter solid boron

Stylus

Pathfinder (PF) line contact

Output Voltage

0.26 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm / sec

Channel Separation

30 dB @ 1 kHz

Channel Balance

1.0 dB @ 1 kHz

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 1 dB

Compliance

10 mm / N

Tracking Force

1.8 – 2.2 g

Impedance

6 Ω

Weight

9.8 g