“ …the Black sounded surprisingly extraordinary in the areas of palpable instrumental/vocal timbre, transparency, speed, and clarity right out of the box.”
APRIL 2, 2026
"Listening to other cartridges is like watching a Hi-Rez movie; listening to the DS Audio Grand Master EX is like going to a play." - Jon Valin, The Absolute Sound
Please read all about it here: TAS Fall 2025 Technology of the Year DS Audio GMEX Stereo Cartridge
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MARCH 31, 2026
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FEBRUARY 11, 2026