Dynavector XV Prima MC Phono Cartridge

Name: Dynavector XV Prima MC Phono Cartridge
Brand: Dynavector Japan
Price: 8800.00 NZD
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The Dynavector XV Prima represents the culmination of decades of development in moving-coil cartridge design, bringing together Dynavector’s open-body XV architecture, eight ALNICO magnets, four-part magnetic equaliser, flux-damping system and new Special Annealing process in a cartridge engineered for exceptional stability, resolution and musical integrity.

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Specifications

Type Low Output MC Cartridge, Alnico Magnets and Flux Damper
Output Voltage 0.28 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Channel Separation 30 dB (at 1 kHz)
Channel Balance 1.0 dB (at 1 kHz)
Frequency Response 20–20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Compliance 10 mm/N
Stylus Tip PF Line Contact, radius 7 × 30 micron
Cantilever 6 mm length solid boron
Tracking Force 1.8–2.2 g
Internal Impedance 6 Ω
Recommended Load Impedance >30 Ω
Weight 12.6 g

The Evolution of Dynavector’s Magnetic Circuit

At the heart of the XV Prima is its advanced magnetic circuit. Eight ALNICO magnets create an exceptionally short and efficient magnetic pathway, while the four-part equaliser provides independent magnetic pathways for each coil. This carefully controlled arrangement reduces cross-interference between channels, helping deliver outstanding separation, lower distortion and a remarkably clean, coherent presentation.

The XV Prima also introduces Dynavector’s Special Annealing process to the XV Series. Applied not only to the yokes and equaliser but also to all eight ALNICO magnets, the process is designed to restore the magnetic properties affected by machining and manufacturing. The result is a magnetic circuit capable of delivering greater resolution, smooth wide-range expression and an expansive sound field.

A New Destination in Analogue

Dynavector’s flux damper further stabilises the magnetic field by generating opposing magnetic flux to suppress fluctuations. Two flux dampers are used on each side of the yoke to stabilise the two circuits generated by the eight magnets, helping produce a clean, natural signal with reduced distortion and colouration.

The result is a cartridge with a wide, naturally proportioned soundstage and an honest, balanced tonal character. Rather than drawing attention to any particular part of the frequency spectrum, the XV Prima is designed to let the music speak with clarity, stability and coherence.

A precision 6mm solid boron cantilever is fitted with a PF Line Contact stylus, with a 7 × 30 micron radius. Combined with Dynavector’s carefully engineered moving-coil system, this allows the XV Prima to extract fine detail while maintaining the natural, effortless character for which Dynavector cartridges are renowned.

Who is this for?

The Dynavector XV Prima is aimed at serious vinyl enthusiasts and high-end audiophiles who want to extract a very high level of detail, resolution and musical expression from their record collection.

It is particularly suited to listeners with a high-quality turntable, tonearm and phono stage who are looking for a significant step up in cartridge performance. Its advanced magnetic circuit, eight ALNICO magnets, Special Annealing process, solid boron cantilever and line-contact stylus are designed for listeners who value exceptional resolution, natural tonal balance, a wide soundstage and low distortion.

What is the Dynavector XV Prima?

The Dynavector XV Prima is a high-performance moving-coil (MC) phono cartridge designed to extract exceptional detail, dynamics and musical expression from your vinyl collection. It combines Dynavector’s expertise in MC cartridge design with a carefully engineered construction aimed at delivering an engaging and highly resolving analogue experience.

What type of cartridge is the XV Prima?

The XV Prima is a moving-coil (MC) cartridge. MC cartridges generally use a lower-mass moving assembly than moving-magnet designs, allowing them to respond extremely quickly to the fine details contained in a record groove.

What kind of sound can I expect from the XV Prima?

The XV Prima is designed to deliver a highly detailed, dynamic and natural presentation, with excellent resolution and a strong sense of musical timing. It is intended to reveal the nuances in recordings while retaining the involvement and musicality that makes vinyl so appealing.

What phono stage do I need for the XV Prima?

Because the XV Prima is an MC cartridge, it requires an MC-compatible phono stage. Your phono stage needs to provide the appropriate gain and loading for the cartridge.

Can I use the XV Prima with a standard MM phono input?

Generally, no. The XV Prima's low MC output requires substantially more gain than a typical moving-magnet cartridge. If your amplifier or phono stage only has an MM input, you will need an appropriate MC step-up solution.

What turntables and tonearms is the XV Prima suitable for?

The XV Prima can be used with a wide range of quality turntables and tonearms, provided the tonearm has the appropriate mounting arrangement and effective mass. As with any high-performance cartridge, careful tonearm matching and setup are important to achieving the best possible performance.

Is the XV Prima difficult to set up?

MC cartridges benefit from careful installation and alignment. Correct tracking force, alignment, tonearm height and phono-stage loading can all have a significant effect on performance. We provide this service free of charge to our customers.

Is the XV Prima suitable for an entry-level turntable?

The XV Prima is designed as a high-performance cartridge and is best matched with a quality turntable, tonearm and phono stage capable of taking advantage of its resolution and dynamic performance. It can be an excellent upgrade for a well-developed analogue system.

Is the XV Prima a good upgrade from a moving-magnet cartridge?

It can be. Moving from a good MM cartridge to a high-quality MC design can provide increased resolution, dynamics and subtlety. However, the rest of the analogue chain needs to be capable of supporting the upgrade, particularly the tonearm and phono stage.

Does the XV Prima require a special phono stage?

It requires an MC-compatible phono input or another suitable method of providing the additional gain required by a low-output MC cartridge. A phono stage with adjustable loading can also be useful for optimising the cartridge within your particular system.

Dynavector XV Prima MC Phono Cartridge

What is the Dynavector XV Prima?

The Dynavector XV Prima is a high-performance moving-coil (MC) phono cartridge designed to extract exceptional detail, dynamics and musical expression from your vinyl collection. It combines Dynavector’s expertise in MC cartridge design with a carefully engineered construction aimed at delivering an engaging and highly resolving analogue experience.

What type of cartridge is the XV Prima?

The XV Prima is a moving-coil (MC) cartridge. MC cartridges generally use a lower-mass moving assembly than moving-magnet designs, allowing them to respond extremely quickly to the fine details contained in a record groove.

What kind of sound can I expect from the XV Prima?

The XV Prima is designed to deliver a highly detailed, dynamic and natural presentation, with excellent resolution and a strong sense of musical timing. It is intended to reveal the nuances in recordings while retaining the involvement and musicality that makes vinyl so appealing.

What phono stage do I need for the XV Prima?

Because the XV Prima is an MC cartridge, it requires an MC-compatible phono stage. Your phono stage needs to provide the appropriate gain and loading for the cartridge.

Can I use the XV Prima with a standard MM phono input?

Generally, no. The XV Prima's low MC output requires substantially more gain than a typical moving-magnet cartridge. If your amplifier or phono stage only has an MM input, you will need an appropriate MC step-up solution.

What turntables and tonearms is the XV Prima suitable for?

The XV Prima can be used with a wide range of quality turntables and tonearms, provided the tonearm has the appropriate mounting arrangement and effective mass. As with any high-performance cartridge, careful tonearm matching and setup are important to achieving the best possible performance.

Is the XV Prima difficult to set up?

MC cartridges benefit from careful installation and alignment. Correct tracking force, alignment, tonearm height and phono-stage loading can all have a significant effect on performance. We provide this service free of charge to our customers.

Is the XV Prima suitable for an entry-level turntable?

The XV Prima is designed as a high-performance cartridge and is best matched with a quality turntable, tonearm and phono stage capable of taking advantage of its resolution and dynamic performance. It can be an excellent upgrade for a well-developed analogue system.

Is the XV Prima a good upgrade from a moving-magnet cartridge?

It can be. Moving from a good MM cartridge to a high-quality MC design can provide increased resolution, dynamics and subtlety. However, the rest of the analogue chain needs to be capable of supporting the upgrade, particularly the tonearm and phono stage.

Does the XV Prima require a special phono stage?

It requires an MC-compatible phono input or another suitable method of providing the additional gain required by a low-output MC cartridge. A phono stage with adjustable loading can also be useful for optimising the cartridge within your particular system.