DS Audio DS W3 Optical Phono Cartridge

The DS Audio DS‑W3 optical cartridge features independent LEDs and photodiodes for left and right channels, boosting output to 70 mV and channel separation to over 27 dB for an ultra-low noise floor and crisp clarity. It uses a 99.9% beryllium shading plate (cutting weight by over 50%), a rigid aluminum body, boron cantilever, line-contact stylus, and 1.6× thicker internal wiring. Tracking force is ~1.9 g; weight is 7.9 g. The DS Audio DS‑W3 Optical Cartridge delivers reference-grade precision and holographic realism.