A rigid headshell machined from a single block of ultra-duralumin, for tonearms with detachable headshells.
The headshell is the first thing a cartridge's vibration meets on its way into the tonearm, so a stiff, well-damped part can make an audible difference. DS Audio machines the HS-001 from a solid billet of ultra-duralumin rather than using a stamped or cast shell. The connector is aluminum with gold-plated terminals. The shell leads are Japanese-made 4N Litz wire, hand-soldered to the connector, and the lead tips are also gold-plated. At about 10.5 g it is on the heavier side, so check that your tonearm's counterweight can balance it with your cartridge.
| Material | Ultra-duralumin, machined from solid; aluminum connector |
| Weight | Approx. 10.5 g (without lead wires) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 21 × 40 × 55 mm (excluding connector) |
| Lead wires | 4N Litz, 0.08 mm × 10 strands × 3 bundles, made in Japan; hand-soldered |
| Terminals | Gold-plated connector pins and lead tips |
| Contents | Lead wires; stainless steel M2.6 bolts, 8 mm and 12 mm (2 each) |
Pearl Audio is an authorized DS Audio dealer. Call or visit our Portland showroom to talk about getting the most from your turntable.
