DS Audio – Revolutionary optical cartridge systems and accessories
DS Audio is a pioneering Japanese manufacturer that has reinvented analogue playback. Unlike traditional moving magnet or coil cartridges, DS Audio designs use a beam of light to track the record groove — eliminating magnetic distortion and revealing an astonishing level of detail, space, and musicality.
Each system comprises a cartridge and a matching equaliser — designed together as one. From the award-winning DS-E3 to the flagship Grand Master, every model offers a unique window into your vinyl collection, with breathtaking clarity and ultra-low noise.
Stranger HiFi is an authorised UK DS Audio dealer, offering expert advice, demonstrations, and setup across the full range — including accessories to get the very best from your system.
Why Ds Audio?
- World-first optical cartridge technology
- No magnetic field interference — just pure signal
- Dedicated matching equalisers for optimum performance
- Precision-engineered in Japan by a small, expert team
- Supported by accessories that enhance every detail
Cartridge & Equaliser Systems
- DS Audio E3 – Entry-level optical system £2,295
- DS Audio 003 – New-generation design with discrete equaliser £5,495
- DS Audio W3 – Fast, musical, and beautifully built £11,995
- DS Audio Master 3 – Sapphire cantilever, dual-mono equaliser £22,995
- DS Audio Grand Master – The ultimate in optical cartridge technology £49,995
DS Audio Accessories
- ST-50 Stylus Cleaner £75
A reusable, non-abrasive gel pad that gently removes stylus dust and residue. A must-have for any DS cartridge. - ION-001 Vinyl Ioniser £1,595
Removes static charge and airborne dust from vinyl in real time — essential for optical cartridges. - HS-001 Headshell £395 High-quality machined aluminium headshell optimised for DS cartridges.
- ES-002 Reference Stabiliser £5,495
An advanced record clamp/stabiliser designed to improve rotational accuracy, reduce flutter, and enhance groove tracking. - ES-002 Core Stabiliser £2,995
The heart of the ES-002 stabiliser system
🎧 Stranger HiFi Says
We’ve been working with DS Audio since their early days, and we believe their optical technology represents one of the most important advances in analogue playback. Whether you’re upgrading from traditional MC designs or building a reference-level front end, DS Audio offers something genuinely new — and genuinely musical.
Authorised UK DS Audio Dealer · In-store demo available · Nationwide support & setup advice
