DS Audio E1 Optical Cartridge
DS Audio’s E1 entry level optical cartridge, achieves a performance level well beyond expectation and price range. The sonic qualities and resolution far exceed what one normally associates with an elliptical stylus and aluminum cantilever. That's because it features the technological advances found in all DS optical cartridges. In terms of background noise level, transient speed, and tonal accuracy, the DS E1 is obviously ahead of conventional transducers at a similar or much higher price bracket.
 
DS Audio E1 Phono Stage
The gateway to the exceptional sonic qualities of optical cartridges, DS Audio’s E1 phono stage lets you enjoy your record collection like never before. Due to DS Audio's unique technology, optical cartridges require less amplification and equalization than conventional phono cartridges. The result is greater purity and immediacy with a super quiet background.
 
Built in DS Audio's Japanese factory along with all of their products, the affordable E1 phono stage accomplishes its extraordinary performance using selected audio op-amps, well designed linear power supply, and an RCA output with switchable low frequency characteristics.