DV 10XA-H/L
A High Output MC Cartridge Cherished Worldwide Since 1978
The Dynavector 10X series is a high output Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge that has been acclaimed worldwide since its release in 1978, amazing the audio industry by unleashing something that was long considered a challenge for MC cartridges.
In both 1978 and 1981, the 10X series was honored the Design and Engineering Award at Chicago CES（Consumer’s Electronics Show）and has continued to captivate audiophiles around the world with its distinctive red body.
Since its debut, the 10X series has continuously evolved to deliver a better experience for our users. In 2003, a solid aluminum head block was introduced for increased rigidity providing a better platform to secure with the headshell. In 2018, the 10X5 MkII replaced the traditional elliptical stylus tip with a “Shibata III” line contact stylus improving tracking ability.
Now, in 2025, the 10X series reaches new heights of performance with a newly developed magnetic circuit that incorporates Dynavector’s proprietary “Special Magnetic Annealing” technology. The new 10XA model delivers exceptionally smooth and articulate analog playback, offering a listening experience that goes far beyond what is expected from an entry-level cartridge.
Product Specifications
| Type | High/Low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and softened magnetism |
| Output Voltage | 2.8 mV / 0.5 mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.) |
| Channel Separation | 25 dB (at 1KHz) |
| Channel balance | 1.0 dB (at 1KHz) |
| Frequency response | 20 - 20,000 Hz（±2dB） |
| Compliance | 12 mm/N |
| Tracking force | 1.8 - 2.2 g |
| Impedance | 150 ohms / 32 ohms |
| Recommended load impedance | 1,000 ohms / > 100 ohms |
| Cantilever | 6mm length hardened aluminium pipe |
| Stylus tip | Nude Diamond "Shibata III" Line Contact |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
C.E.S award winner / 40 Years of Innovation / Made in Japan / MC Cartridge / Tonearms
Dynavector is highly regarded as a manufacturer of the finest high-performance moving coil phono cartridges and award winning tonearms.
With 40 years of continuous development, Dynavector had continuously improve the legendary Dr.Tominari’s cartrdige design.
Meanwhile, Dynavector’s DV507 mkII is a unique bi-axial tonearm based on technically advanced theories and unique production technologies – truely one of its own, and 3 times C.E.S award winner.
