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Pro-Ject Pick-It DS2 Cartridge | Audio Emotion
Pro-Ject Pick-It DS2 Cartridge | Audio Emotion
Pro-Ject Pick-It DS2 Cartridge | Audio Emotion
Pro-Ject Pick-It DS2 Cartridge | Audio Emotion
Pro-Ject Pick-It DS2 Cartridge | Audio Emotion

Product Description

The Pick-IT DS2 is a new Moving Coil (MC) concept. Aimed squarely at the passionate vinyl listener who owns a mid-to-high-end turntable, it is designed to be both easy to set-up and engaging to listen to.

Because of the lower moving mass of a moving coil system as opposed to a moving magnet (MM) a more dynamic and detailed sound with low distortion is possible. To fully exploit this, the Pick-IT DS2 makes use of a superior, nude elliptical diamond stylus to extract all the detail and emotion from the playing record, perfectly matching of the sonic character of Pro-Jects own turntables.

Housed within a polyamide shell, purpose-chosen for its excellent mechanical properties, the Pick-IT DS2 is made using a special Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) manufacturing process that involves using a laser to melt the housing material into a given shape. The end-result is a near-resonance-free housing, which is still light and has no negative impact on the end audio performance.

The Pick-IT DS2s four connectors on the back are gold-plated, while the sturdy top-plate with three contact-points and threaded bolt-holes ensure both easy and sturdy installation. The DS2 is sold in an attractive wooden box and is supplied with spare bolts and a hex key.

Features

High-fidelity Moving Coil cartridge
Lively and detailed sound with low distortion
Robust polyamide body made with SLS manufacturing process
Rigid metal mounting plate with three raised contact points
Simple to install

Technical Specifications

TypeMoving Coil Cartridge
Needle TypeNude Elliptical
Weight9g
Stylus Tip Radius8/18µm
Frequency Response20 24,000Hz
Output Voltage0.5mV
Channel Separation25dB @ 1kHz
Compliance Dynamic/Lateral14µm / 14mN
Tracking Force Range2.0 2.5g
Recommended Tracking Force2.2g
Tracking Angle20°
Spool MaterialPure 4N Cu
Recommended Load Resistance20

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Specifications

Cartridge Type
Moving Magnet
Stylus
Nude Elliptical
Brand
Pro-Ject
Condition
New
Product Code
PJECT-PICKITDS2

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The Pro-Ject Pick-it DS2 is a superb performer with a musical, cohesive sound - and it's easy to fit too

What Hi-Fi? | | October 2019

The Pick-IT DS2 is a new Moving Coil (MC) concept. Aimed squarely at the passionate vinyl listener who owns a mid-to-high-end turntable, it is designed to be both easy to set-up and engaging to listen to.

Because of the lower moving mass of a moving coil system as opposed to a moving magnet (MM) a more dynamic and detailed sound with low distortion is possible. To fully exploit this, the Pick-IT DS2 makes use of a superior, nude elliptical diamond stylus to extract all the detail and emotion from the playing record, perfectly matching of the sonic character of Pro-Jects own turntables.

Housed within a polyamide shell, purpose-chosen for its excellent mechanical properties, the Pick-IT DS2 is made using a special Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) manufacturing process that involves using a laser to melt the housing material into a given shape. The end-result is a near-resonance-free housing, which is still light and has no negative impact on the end audio performance.

The Pick-IT DS2s four connectors on the back are gold-plated, while the sturdy top-plate with three contact-points and threaded bolt-holes ensure both easy and sturdy installation. The DS2 is sold in an attractive wooden box and is supplied with spare bolts and a hex key.

Features

High-fidelity Moving Coil cartridge
Lively and detailed sound with low distortion
Robust polyamide body made with SLS manufacturing process
Rigid metal mounting plate with three raised contact points
Simple to install

Technical Specifications

TypeMoving Coil Cartridge
Needle TypeNude Elliptical
Weight9g
Stylus Tip Radius8/18µm
Frequency Response20 24,000Hz
Output Voltage0.5mV
Channel Separation25dB @ 1kHz
Compliance Dynamic/Lateral14µm / 14mN
Tracking Force Range2.0 2.5g
Recommended Tracking Force2.2g
Tracking Angle20°
Spool MaterialPure 4N Cu
Recommended Load Resistance20

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The Pro-Ject Pick-it DS2 is a superb performer with a musical, cohesive sound - and it's easy to fit too

What Hi-Fi? | | October 2019

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About the brand

Pro-Ject Audio Systems was founded in 1990 in Vienna, Austria, by Heinz Lichtenegger - a young audio enthusiast who believed that analogue playback was the most cost-effective way to listen to music in audiophile quality.

Heinz’s belief in the importance of the turntable came to prominence during a time when vinyl was at death’s door - with the CD revolutionising the wider audio market. However, Heinz stood firm and argued the case for not only analogue replay - but also for the pride and sense of ownership and interaction you simply do not get with digital media. So with this belief, he produced his first turntable - the Pro-Ject 1.

The Pro-Ject 1 was a cost-effective true hi-fi turntable, made at a time when other manufacturers were reverting to cheap plastic alternatives in order to satisfy the dwindling demand. The 1 was made at Pro-Ject’s factory in the Czech Republic (SEV Litovel), at a time when the factory owner was just in the process of shutting down all turntable production. Heinz convinced the factory to make his products, and to this day the same factory is used to produce Pro-Ject’s extensive range of coveted hi-fi turntables.

From the Pro-Ject 1, all turntables - regardless of price - were made with the same basic principles:

Great Sound, Great Value, Ease of Use, Reliable Build

Website

www.project-audio.com

Delivery Information

Delivery is free for all orders over £250.

'In Stock' items ordered before 1pm will be dispatched the same day.

We use DPD Local 'Next Day Service' for most UK deliveries. Orders sent via 'DPD Local - Next Day Service' will be fully tracked with a 1-hour delivery timeslot on the day of delivery. Standard delivery is Monday to Friday.

Saturday delivery can be selected at checkout for £19.95.

Small items and LP's may be sent using Royal Mail.

Large/heavy items may be sent using TNT Express.

For all other countries please visit the 'Delivery Information' link in the footer.

Occasionally, due to stock demand, we can sell out. If this occurs when you make a purchase, we will inform you quickly. Most out of stock items are available for dispatch within 3 working days. If your purchase is urgent, please contact us to check availability.

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