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Dynavector Aska MC Cartridge

£449.00

The Dynavector ASKA is a new entry-level moving coil cartridge designed to make high-performance MC playback more accessible than ever. Handmade in Japan and built to the same exacting standards as Dynavector's flagship models, ASKA combines advanced magnetic circuit technology, a precision elliptical stylus, and low-distortion performance to deliver an open, natural and highly engaging analogue sound.

Available in both high- and low-output versions, ASKA offers a straightforward upgrade path for vinyl enthusiasts seeking the spacious soundstage, detail retrieval, and musical realism that moving-coil cartridges are renowned for.

“The Aska-L affirms the clarity and stereo imaging that MC devotees adore. Its sonic performance is certainly not entry-level, making this innovative pick-up a bit of a steal.” - Jamie Biesemans, Hi-Fi News Review

Category: Cartridges
Country: Japan
Manufacturer: Dynavector

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The Dynavector ASKA is a new entry-level moving coil cartridge designed to make high-performance MC playback more accessible than ever. Handmade in Japan and built to the same exacting standards as Dynavector's flagship models, ASKA combines advanced magnetic circuit technology, a precision elliptical stylus, and low-distortion performance to deliver an open, natural and highly engaging analogue sound.

Available in both high- and low-output versions, ASKA offers a straightforward upgrade path for vinyl enthusiasts seeking the spacious soundstage, detail retrieval, and musical realism that moving-coil cartridges are renowned for.

“The Aska-L affirms the clarity and stereo imaging that MC devotees adore. Its sonic performance is certainly not entry-level, making this innovative pick-up a bit of a steal.” - Jamie Biesemans, Hi-Fi News Review

Category: Cartridges
Country: Japan
Manufacturer: Dynavector

 

  • Technical Specifications

    • Type: Moving Coil Cartridge (High Output / Low Output)

    • Output Voltage: 2.8mV (ASKA-H) / 0.3mV (ASKA-L)

    • Channel Separation: 25dB @ 1kHz

    • Channel Balance: 1.0dB @ 1kHz

    • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±2dB)

    • Compliance: 12mm/N

    • Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.2g

    • Internal Impedance: 150Ω (ASKA-H) / 5Ω (ASKA-L)

    • Recommended Load Impedance: >1,000Ω (ASKA-H) / >30Ω (ASKA-L)

    • Cantilever: 6mm Hardened Aluminium Pipe

    • Stylus Profile: Elliptical

    • Weight: 5.8g

    • Free Delivery within Mainland UK.

    • 30-Day Money-back Guarantee

    • Returns Policy

Dynavector ASKA MC Cartridge

Key Features:

  • Available in High Output (2.8mV) and Low Output (0.3mV) versions

  • Hand-assembled and individually inspected in Japan

  • Special annealed pure iron magnetic circuit for reduced distortion

  • Dynavector Flux Damper and Softened Magnetism technology

  • Powerful neodymium magnet system

  • Elliptical stylus for accurate tracking and easy setup

  • Hardened aluminium cantilever

  • Threaded M2.5 mounting holes for simplified installation

  • Compatible with a wide range of phono stages and step-up transformers

Additional Information:

Named after Japan's historic Asuka era, a period celebrated for cultural innovation and refinement, the ASKA embodies Dynavector's commitment to bringing advanced analogue engineering to a wider audience. The cartridge incorporates Dynavector's latest annealing process and patented Softened Magnetism technology to reduce harshness while preserving exceptional detail, separation and musicality.

The ASKA-H high-output model can be connected directly to most MM phono inputs. At the same time, the ASKA-L low-output version is optimised for use with dedicated MC phono stages, step-up transformers and head amplifiers, allowing listeners to experience the full character and dynamics of moving coil playback.