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Dynavector Cartridge Cabling

I own a DV-XX-2 ii cartridge. I recently discovered that left and right channel connection at the cartridge pins (colour coding) are reversed compared to other cartridges i own (Benz, Goldring, Van den Hull … ) . Hearing into a test LP confirms that left and right channel are swapped. I use a SME Bayonett connection and leave the cables as is on the headshell. 
 

it would mean, the cabling inside the cartridge would be wrong?

Anybody who can clarify that Mysterium? Thanks.

jorgjean
jorgjean OP
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Are there any standards on the headshell side? Just to make sure that the right and left channels are always on the same PINS? Otherwise you will have to find with each cartridge separately how to wire to the tonearm / headshell.

not sure wether everybody does that?

 

thanks for enlightening me.

dover
2,262 posts
 

@jorgjean 

There is the SME pin configuration standard on the tonearm bayonet fitting - in other words the tonearm end of the cartridge leads.

I cant recall any tonearms other than the EMT ( uses a diamond pin layout )that are not to SME pin layout.

 

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4krowme
542 posts
 

 As frustrating as that is, you can at least 'correct' the problem when connecting the TT to your phono pre or other equipment. 

 

 The same type of thing gets to me about RCA connections either being way too loose or too tight. No standard there either it seems.

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