DS-E3 vs DS003
The DS003 matches the DS-E3 on output (0.1 mV), tracking force (2.1 g), output voltage (0.5V RMS), and output impedance (120Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DS-E3
The DS-E3 is DS Audio’s entry-level optical cartridge system, comprising an optical cartridge and its dedicated equalizer. It uses DS Audio’s third-generation optical cartridge mechanism and provides a high-output line-level signal through the equalizer, which also supplies the cartridge with power. The equalizer has RCA input and output connections and is required for operation; the cartridge is not intended to connect directly to a conventional phono input.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 0.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 120Ω
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- optical
- Output Voltage
- 0.1 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.1 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Channel Separation
- 26 dB
- Impedance
- 120Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 260 × 69 × 195 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1.86 kg (4 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions