DS Audio 003 Optical Cartridge & Equaliser System

DS Audio 003 Optical Cartridge & Equaliser System

Optical precision meets musical refinement in DS Audio’s newest generation of analogue playback.
£5,495

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The DS 003 takes DS Audio’s acclaimed optical cartridge technology to a new level of performance. Featuring a lighter, smaller optical system and redesigned equaliser circuitry, it offers exceptional resolution, tonal accuracy, and explosive dynamics — while preserving the natural warmth of vinyl.

With the DS 003, both the cartridge and equaliser have been upgraded: the generator is housed in an ultra-rigid duralumin body, while the equaliser employs independent power supplies for the left and right channels, allowing for greater separation, purity, and drive.

This isn’t just a cartridge — it’s an analogue playback system designed from the ground up to eliminate the compromises of magnetic designs.

Key Features

  • Next-generation optical cartridge with miniaturised sensor design
  • Newly developed matching equaliser with discrete power supplies
  • Aluminium cantilever with line contact stylus
  • Ultra-low distortion and exceptional transient speed
  • Full-range signal retrieval from 6Hz–50kHz
  • Made in Japan with meticulous craftsmanship

What’s in the box

DS 003 Optical Cartridge
DS 003 Equaliser Unit
Power supply
User manual

🎧 Stranger HiFi Says

The 003 sits in a sweet spot — trickle-down innovation from DS Audio’s flagship models, but at a price that makes it attainable for true analogue lovers. It’s revealing, uncoloured, and deeply musical.

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