Te Kaitora Rua
Titanium head with most advanced magnetic circuit design
The original Te Kaitora cartridge was the result of collaboration between Dynavector Japan and Dynavector New Zealand. The Te Kaitora 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 Te Kaitora Rua has even managed to improve on the original’s silk-like treble and openness.
Note: Te Kaitora means “The Discoverer” in the language of the NZ Maori people, Rua, is “the second version”.
Product 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 |

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.