Phono Cartridges FAQ

If you want your new cartridge ASAP and don’t want to wait for the trade in cartridge to reach us, you can simply choose the full price and we will ship the new cartridge immediately via free Express Post. We will also provide a PREPAID return Express Post shipping label so that you can return […]

You will start to hear mis-tracking, “harshness” and sibilance in the high frequencies, especially on the inner grooves.   With Dynavector’s unique micro-ridge type stylii (fitted to all models from DV-20X and up in 2015 and ALL models after 2018) there will be NO deterioration in sound until right at the very end of the stylus’

Yes!  This is easily done.  Here is how it works. Find the direct equivalent to your old cartridge in the current range,   note down the price and the available trade in discount amount. You can then deduct that amount from the price of any cartridge higher in the range. For older and more obscure Dynavector

All old, worn or broken DV cartridges can be traded in on a brand new, latest model one* .   You can even upgrade if you wish. The discount varies according to model and here is the outline: ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE Brand New DV-10X series.    Less 20% (equivalent models include:  20A, 20A2, 20B, 20B2,

First the Bad News:  No.  It is not possible to retip or recantilever a moving coil cartridge and restore its original performance.  (see below for further notes on this). Now the Good News: Dynavector offer a trade in scheme whereby Dynavector owners may trade in their old worn or broken DV cartridge on a brand

Dynavector’s unique stylii will typically last 2,500 hours (DV-10X5 2,000 hours).   OK so what’s that in “real life”?   2,500 hours is about 5 – 7 years’ of regular playing.  If you are also using other music sources you can expect 10+ years. Remember to keep your stylus clean and records clean.