DS Audio DS E1 System
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Phono Cartridge
"The game changer"
DS-E1
"I think it could be the sixth biggest game-changer in cartridges in three decades.
The other five? its older siblings."
Hi Fi News Ken Kessler
DETAILS
Cartridge
Using vibration system of the same design as DS Master1 and DS-W2 and DS002
DS-El has a wire suspension mechanism which is the same design as DS Master 1 and DS-W2 and DS002 By implementing it, you realize high channel separation and stable music playback.
Moreover, by arranging the position of the slit at the position close to the needle point, it is possible to retrieve information with higher freshness.
Aluminum Cantilever with Elliptical needle
Like the more expensive DS Audio cartridges, the DS-E1 cartridge body is machined from aluminum and echoes their distinctive design for best optical performance. The DS 002 features an aluminum cantilever and Elliptical needle to accurately reproduce the music recorded on the vinyl record album.
Equalizer
Small size, big performance
The DS-El equalizer employs an operational amplifier at the heart of its amplification circuit, greatly reducing the number of components required. This also allows the DS-E1 to posses an extremely compact form factor, around 1/3 the size of the DS-002 equalizer, whilst still offering the world leading performance you have come to expect from DS Audio.
Equalizer
Proudly manufactured in Japan
The DS-E1 features precision machined aluminum casework, an element it shares in common with its illustrious stable-mates. Each DS-E1 is manufactured by hand in DS Audio's facility in Sagamihara City.
REVIEW & AWARDS
Enjoy The Music - Read More
"If you enjoy the romantic, richly voiced presentation of a Koetsu Rosewood, the DS-E1's more even-handed approach may not float your boat. On the other hand, if you value sonic purity, supple textures, commanding bass reach, and impressive dynamic scaling, the DS-E1 will almost certainly tickle your fancy. Its transient fidelity, almost unparalleled quietude, and superb retrieval of low-level musical detail won me over. As I shared with Garth Leerer in a recent email, I am keeping the DS-E1 as my new reference. It represents shockingly good value in a world where five-figure cartridges no longer shock, and it sounds great.
A product of the year candidate for sure. Very highly recommended." - Maurice Jeffries
HiFi New & Second Review - DS Audio DS-E1 Cartridge - Read More
The Audio Beatnik - DS Audio E1 Optical Cartridge System - Read More
"I have heard cartridges with more depth as I mentioned earlier. I have heard cartridges with a bit more open and extended/airy top end. I have heard cartridges with a bit less congestion/compression in the upper mids when things get complex. However, as you ascend the DS Audio line some of the above-mentioned comments drop off of the list. This cartridge’s minor issues are subtractive in nature, and they are only noticeable in comparison to some very high-priced competition." - Ken Redmond
The Cartridge Dude - Read More
SPECIFICATIONS
DS-E1 Optical Cartridge
Signal output | Photo-electric Conversion |
Channel separation | 24db more (1kHz) |
Weight | 8.1g |
Output signal level | 50mV more |
Canti-lever | Alminum |
Body material | Alminum |
Needle pressure | 1.6g~1.8g(1.7g is recommended) |
Stylus | Elliptical Needle |
DS-E1 Equalizer for Optical Cartridge
Output voltage | 500mV(1kHz) |
Output impedance | 120Ω |
Pre amp input impedance | More than 10kΩ |
Input terminal | RCA terminal |
Output terminal | RCA terminal (Switch two outputs with switch) |
Size | W20cm×H7cm×D16cm |
Weight | 1.4kg |