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”.
| 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 |
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.
