DS Audio Grand Master Optical Cartridge & Equaliser System

DS Audio Grand Master Optical Cartridge & Equaliser System

The ultimate expression of analogue playback — no compromise, no distortion, no equal.
£49,995

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The DS Audio Grand Master is the summit of optical cartridge design. Every element — from the stylus and cantilever to the separate dual-mono equaliser — has been re-engineered to push the boundaries of what vinyl reproduction can achieve.

At the heart of the system is a diamond cantilever and microridge stylus, working with independent left/right LED light sources and photo-detectors for complete channel separation. The result is an unprecedented signal-to-noise ratio, absolute phase accuracy, and clarity that rivals — and often surpasses — master tape.

The matching Grand Master equaliser is a true dual-mono design with fully discrete circuits, independent toroidal transformers, and six low-pass curve options for fine tuning. It’s not just transparent — it’s transformative.

Key Features

  • Diamond cantilever with microridge stylus
  • Independent optical sensors for left and right channels
  • Completely separate equaliser circuits and transformers per channel
  • Selectable low-frequency roll-off curves (6 settings)
  • Unmatched transient speed, depth, and resolution
  • Hand-assembled in Japan to flagship standards

What’s in the box

  • DS Grand Master Optical Cartridge
  • DS Grand Master Equaliser Unit
  • External power supply
  • High-quality interconnects
  • User manual

🎧 Stranger HiFi Says

The Grand Master is more than a cartridge — it’s an endgame system. It reveals the subtlest musical details with extraordinary finesse, while preserving all the weight, space, and texture of true analogue. Vinyl simply doesn’t get better than this.

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