TAS 1500 vs Dynavector DV-10x5
The DV-10x5's output is 2.8 mV against the TAS 1500's 0.4 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 20 cu. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$700 - $1,000
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About the TAS 1500
The Thorens TAS 1500 is a moving coil (MC) cartridge manufactured for Thorens in Japan. It uses a solid boron cantilever and a naked diamond stylus with microlinear cut, and it was developed to match the TD 1500, TD 403 DD, and TP 150 precision tonearm. The cartridge is specified with a 0.4 mV output at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec, 12 ohms internal resistance, and a recommended load of at least 100 ohms, making it suitable for high-quality MC phono preamplifiers.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- microline
- Compliance
- 20 cu
- Impedance
- 12Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions