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DS Audio - Master 3 - Optical Phono Cartridge

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Step into sonic paradise with the DS Audio - Master 3 Optical Phono Cartridge. This cartridge brims with outstanding features like a Micro Ridge diamond stylus and a 50% reduction in mass, making your vinyls sound clearer and sharper than ever before. With the third generation of DS Audio’s proprietary electronics encapsulated in an eye-catching chassis and producing a lower noise floor, this is more than an audio accessory; it’s your ticket to a silky-smooth aural journey. The cartridge's bespoke LED and photo-detector arrangement ensures perfect audio positioning across each channel and the beryllium shading plate offers greater lightness without affecting performance. Dance to the rhythm of superior technology and exemplary performance with DS Audio's Master 3 - because you deserve an unrivalled audio experience.

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DS Audio - Master 3 Optical Phono Cartridge

Dive into an extraordinary auditory journey with DS Audio's Master 3 Optical Phono Cartridge. This masterful sound device is the epitome of sophisticated audio technology. Fusing superior quality and magnificent innovation, it provides a mind-blowing, immersive sound experience. The Master 3 exhibits a significant 50% enhancement in mass reduction, alongside a Micro Ridge diamond stylus to embellish every note with astounding clarity, intricacy, and vivid detail.

Nestled within an elegant chassis lie the ingenious 3rd generation DS Audio electronics, offering you an unmatched seamless and mellifluous sound buffet. The Master 3 cartridge manifests an incomparable Signal to Noise ratio, significantly reducing noise interference, and achieving an impeccable musical clarity that takes your listening experience to new heights. Revel in the breathtaking output voltage soaring up to 70mV courtesy of the autonomous LED and photodetector arrangement for both left and right channels for an unchallenged auditory journey. Marvel at the Master 3's prodigious capacity to deliver ultimate audio positioning with its left and right channel LED's. The extraordinary 99.9% pure beryllium shading plate, which is more than half lighter than its predecessors, potentially boosts your audio experience.

The Master 3 showcases a diamond cantilever and meticulously designed microridge stylus, perfect for maximum rigidity. Plus, its internal wiring is amplified 1.6 times more than its previous model, aiming to minimize impedance. The Master 3 guarantees to transport you into the music with an impeccably clear, high-performance sound. With its Signal output, Photo-electric Conversion Channel separation surpassing 27db at 1kHz, weight at a sleek 7.9g, an output signal level escalating beyond 70mV, a sturdy Square Pillar Diamond Body, and an ultra-duralumin body material, the DS Audio - Master 3 is the epitome of perfect upgrading for your auditory indulgences. It features a resilient stainless cantilever holder material and a recommended stylus pressure of 2.1g, ranging from 2.0g to 2.2g. Magnify the joy of your musical endeavors with our Micro Ridge stylus, and fall in love with the beauty of sound like never before.

Features

  1. Consequential 50% Enhancement in Mass Reduction: This innovative feature makes the Master 3 notably lighter, contributing to improved signal transmission and overall sound quality.

  2. Micro Ridge Diamond Stylus: Presents a more authentic and detailed sound than ever before, allowing listeners to discover new depths in their favorite records.

  3. 3rd Generation DS Audio Electronics: A sophisticated technology environment that ensures smoother, richer sound with improved clarity, guaranteed to make you feel as though you’re at a live recording.

  4. Superior Signal to Noise ratio: Drastically reduces noise interference, which lets you experience music to its fullest potential, offering an elevated level of precision and realism.

  5. High Output Voltage: The Master 3 delivers an astounding output voltage of up to 70mV, ensuring a potent and immersive sound experience.

  6. Exceptional 99.9% Pure Beryllium Shading Plate: By making the shading plate notably lighter, the Master 3 can extract extra sonic detail from vinyl records for an exceptional audio experience.

  7. Diamond Cantilever and Microridge Stylus: By using these top-tier components, this cartridge promises unmatched rigidity and increased precision, offering an accurate image of sound.

  8. Internal Wiring: With an upgrade of 1.6x from previous models, the internal wiring offers minimized impedance, ensuring clear and uncompromised audio signals.

  9. Resilient Stainless Cantilever Holder Material: Ensures stable support for the cartridge and guarantees lasting high-quality sound reproduction.

  10. Sleek Weight of 7.9g: It's lightweight and is designed to smoothly glide across records, drastically reducing any potential tracking errors.

Benefits

  1. Elevated Listening Experience: With the Master 3's exceptional features, you will unfold layers of sound in your records that you never knew existed.

  2. Superior Sound Clarity: Indulge in every note with profound detail and remarkable clarity, making your music more enjoyable and immersive.

  3. Innovation and Engineering Excellence: The Master 3 combines advanced technology with meticulous craftsmanship for an arguably unmatched listening experience, harmonizing precision and innovation in a sleek design.

  4. Improved Detail Retrieval: The lightweight beryllium shading plate improves detail extraction for an exceptional audio journey.

  5. High-end Audio Experience: The Master 3’s design and technology provide an elevated, high-end audio experience that caters to even the most discerning audiophile.

  6. Durability: The robust, stainless cantilever holder ensures the longevity of the Master 3, providing a lasting, high-quality sound experience.

  7. Value for Money: Capitalize on a great investment in your audio system with a top-quality cartridge that delivers performance beyond its cost.

  8. Immersive Music Enjoyment: Dive into an immersive sound experience and enjoy music in its purest form with DS Audio's Master 3.

Specifications

Specifications Details
Product DS Audio - Master 3 - Optical Phono Cartridge
Signal Output Photo-electric Conversion
Channel Separation More than 27db at 1kHz
Weight 7.9g
Output Signal Level More than 70mV
Cantilever Square Pillar Diamond
Body Material Ultra-Duralumin
Cantilever Holder Material Stainless Steel
Needle Pressure 2.0g~2.2g (2.1g is recommended)
Stylus Micro Ridge Diamond
Superior Sound Quality Features 50% improvement in mass reduction, improved S/N ratio, and low noise floor
LED and Photo-Detector Arrangement Independent for the left and right channels
Shading Plate 99.9% pure Beryllium, more than 50% lighter than previous designs
Special Features An upgraded version with internal wiring 1.6x thicker than previous models for reduced impedance
Improved Audio Experiences Boasts of DS Audio's 3rd gen electronics housed in an attractive chassis, diamond cantilever and microridge stylus for maximum rigidity

All in all, the DS Audio - Master 3 Optical Phono Cartridge is more than just a sound device - it's an investment in an enriching, immersive audio experience. This remarkable creation from DS Audio will inevitably upgrade the way you perceive and enjoy music. Its sophisticated technology, coupled with its impressive features encapsulates the luxurious and premium prowess that DS Audio is renowned for. Seamlessly incorporating exceptional technical marvels inside an elegant, sturdy shell, DS Audio - Master 3 stands as a testament to innovative sound technology and design advancement. With crystal-clear output and stunning detail in every note, the Master 3 transforms simple sound into an intimate musical experience, a symphony right at your fingertips. Enhance your auditory encounters with a DS Audio - Master 3 - a sound device like no other.

For purchase inquiries and details, reach out to The Audio Tailor - Australia's #1 Hi-Fi store - and begin your extraordinary auditory journey today. You can contact us via our phone at 1300 308 711, our email at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au or by visiting us at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. Enjoy superior sound quality and heightened music enjoyment with DS Audio - Master 3. Listen like you've never heard before.

ℹ Specifications
Specifications Details
Product DS Audio - Master 3 - Optical Phono Cartridge
Signal Output Photo-electric Conversion
Channel Separation More than 27db at 1kHz
Weight 7.9g
Output Signal Level More than 70mV
Cantilever Square Pillar Diamond
Body Material Ultra-Duralumin
Cantilever Holder Material Stainless Steel
Needle Pressure 2.0g~2.2g (2.1g is recommended)
Stylus Micro Ridge Diamond
Superior Sound Quality Features 50% improvement in mass reduction, improved S/N ratio, and low noise floor
LED and Photo-Detector Arrangement Independent for the left and right channels
Shading Plate 99.9% pure Beryllium, more than 50% lighter than previous designs
Special Features An upgraded version with internal wiring 1.6x thicker than previous models for reduced impedance
Improved Audio Experiences Boasts of DS Audio's 3rd gen electronics housed in an attractive chassis, diamond cantilever and microridge stylus for maximum rigidity

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