Home / Phono Cartridges / Dynavector XX-2A Moving Coil Cartridge

About the Dynavector XX-2A

The Dynavector XX-2A moving coil cartridge represents a significant evolution in analogue playback, delivering exceptional clarity, detail and musicality. Building on the XX-2 MkII, its immediate predecessor, the XX-2A incorporates Dynavector’s Special Annealing Magnetic Circuit, refining the physical properties of its Alnico magnet assembly to strengthen and stabilise the magnetic field, reducing distortion and improving signal purity for a more dynamic, lifelike sound.

At the heart of the XX-2A is a rigid boron cantilever paired with a Pathfinder line contact stylus, for accurate groove tracing and detail retrieval. A wide frequency response and low distortion make it suited to anyone chasing genuinely high-fidelity vinyl playback.

A rigidly mounted magnetic circuit

Stainless steel bolts hold the front and rear yokes and magnet rigidly in place, so their relative position – and the air gap between them – doesn’t shift under vibration. Tightening torque is adjusted by hand during assembly, a step that has a direct bearing on sound quality and is checked on every individual unit.

Features

Magnetic circuit

Special Annealing Magnetic Circuit

Refines the physical properties of the Alnico magnet assembly for a more dynamic, distortion-free sound.

Alnico magnets with Flux Damping

Lower magnetic resistance than rare-earth alternatives, for a high signal-to-noise ratio and fast transient response.

High-rigidity construction

Stainless steel bolts secure the yokes and magnets, hand-torqued during assembly.

Cantilever & compliance

Solid boron cantilever with Pathfinder stylus

A 6mm cantilever and PF line contact stylus form a lightweight, rigid vibration system.

Suited to light-to-medium mass tonearms

10mm/N compliance and 8.9g weight; a lightweight headshell is recommended for best results.

Specifications

BrandDynavector
TypeLow output moving coil, flux damper & Alnico magnet
Output Voltage0.28mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec)
Channel Separation30dB (1kHz)
Channel Balance1.0dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz (±1dB)
Compliance10mm/N
Tracking Force1.8–2.2g
Impedance6 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance>30 ohms
Cantilever6mm length, 0.3mm diameter solid boron
StylusPathfinder (PF) line contact, 7 x 30 micron radius
Weight8.9g

In the box

  • XX-2A cartridge
  • Mounting screws (M2.5)
  • Instruction manual
  • Warranty card