The original Te Kaitora cartridge was the result of collaboration between Dynavector Japan and Dynavector New Zealand. It allowed analogue enthusiasts to embark on a voyage of discovery to the outer limits of vinyl reproduction.  The improved Te Kaitora Rua continues the journey by incorporating many of the newest features of its Dynavector stable-mates, the XV-1s and XX-2. The wire for the coil has been changed to the PCOCC copper wire from the silver wire. It sounds much smoother and has a much better musical performance.  A titanium headpiece for maximum ridgity along with a miniature stainless steel bolt coupling the front and rear yokes to the magnetic circuit assembly.  A 6mm long boron cantilever with the Pathfinder (PF) line contact stylus as used with both Dynavector XV-1s and XX-2.  The ingenious square shaped armature and matching square shaped aperture in the front yoke provides much improved linearity in the magnetic flux distribution.

Specifications:

• Type:  low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and alnico magnet
• Output Voltage:  0.26mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Channel Separation:  30 dB (at 1KHz)
• Channel Balance:  1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
• Frequency Response:  20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB)
• Compliance:  10 mm/N
• Tracking Force:  1.8 - 2.2 g
• Impedance:  6 ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance:  > 30 ohms
• Cantilever:  6mm length solid boron
• Stylus Tip:  PF Line contact shape, stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron
• Weight:  9.8 g