DS Master3
- Independent LED and photo-detector arrangement for the left and right channels.
- The weight of the shading plate is reduced by more than 50%.
- Diamond cantilever.
Category: Ultra High End
Description
DS Master3 Optical Cartridge
Signal output | Photo-electric Conversion |
Channel separation | 27db more(1kHz) |
Weight | 7.9g |
Output signal level | 70mV more |
Canti-lever | Square Pillar Diamond |
Body material | Ultra duralumin |
Cantilever holder material | Stainless |
Neetre pressure | 2.0g~2.2g(2.1g is recommended) |
Stylus | Micro Ridge |
DS Master3 Equalizer for Optical Cartridge
Output voltage | 700mV(1kHz) |
Output impedance | RCA 120Ω XLR 120Ω |
Pre amp input impedance | More than 10kΩ |
Input terminal | RCA terminal |
Output terminal | RCA terminal×3, XLR terminal×3 |
Size | W45.2cm×H15.3cm×D48.4cm |
Weight | 23kg |
About DS Audio

Breakthrough Innovation / Exclusive / Made in Japan / Optical Cartridge / Phono Equalizer
A dream since 1970 had come true – and revolutionize modern analogue playback technology. Optical Cartridge was initially introduce by Japan electronic maker, Toshiba in 1970s.
However due to the technology limitation, the optical cartridge design was deemed not reliable for mass production. DS Coorporation (mother company of DS Audio) is a specialized optical sensor manufacturer for more than 25 years.