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This article explores alternative phono cartridge technologies, with a specific focus on the DS Audio DS-W3 optical cartridge system. The author shares personal experiences with different types of cartridges and highlights the resurgence of ceramic cartridges. The article discusses various technologies used in cartridges, including induced-magnet, electret-condenser, strain-gauge, and optical cartridges. The DS-W3 optical cartridge is praised for its low moving mass and accurate groove tracking, providing a deep and sharply defined soundstage. The article concludes by expressing optimism for the future of optical cartridges and recommends the DS-W3. Contact information for DS Audio in Kanagawa, Japan, and their US importer, Musical Surroundings in Oakland, CA, is provided. [Extracted from the article] |
