The original Te Kaitora cartridge was the result of collaboration between Dynavector Japan and Dynavector New Zealand. The Te Kaitora allowed analogue enthusiasts to embark on a voyage of discovery to the outer limits of vinyl reproduction.  The improved Te Kaitora Rua continues the journey by incorporating many of the newest features of its Dynavector stable-mates, the XV-1s and XX-2. The Te Kaitora Rua has even managed to improve on the original's silk-like treble and openness.

Note: Te Kaitora means "The Discoverer" in the language of the NZ Maori people, Rua, is "the second version".

• Type: low output moving coil cartridge with flux damper and alnico magnet
• Output Voltage: 0.26mV (at 1KHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (at 1KHz)
• Channel balance: 1.0 dB (at 1KHz)
• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz (± 1dB)
• Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyn
• Tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2 grams
• DC resistance: R=5 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >30 ohms
• Cantilever: 6mm length solid boron
• Stylus: PF Line contact shape, stylus radius: 7 x 30 micron
• Weight: 9.8 grams