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Cartridges · Phono Stages
Pioneering Optical Cartridge Technology
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about ds audio
DS Audio is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in optical playback systems for vinyl, including their distinctive optical cartridges and complementary phono stages. Headquartered in Kanagawa, the company has built its reputation on a technology that uses light rather than magnetism to read the record groove, resulting in significantly lower moving mass compared to conventional designs. Their optical approach separates the channel power output from cartridge cantilever movement, addressing traditional tracking limitations in high-end vinyl playback.