DS Audio HS-001 Headshell

HS-001 Solid head shell Redefining what a head shell can sound like HS-001 Solid head shell By minimizing contacts, increasing rigidity, and stabilizing the tonearm interface, the HS-001 achieves unprecedented sonic purity. Details A vertical pin structure achieves uniform pressure on electrical contacts Contact surface stabilized by spherical washer Conventional headshells have a connecting pin attached only to the upper side, causing uneven contact pressure between the tonearm and the headshell. However, the HS-001 Solid Headshell adopts an upper and lower pin structure, equalizing the pressure on the contacts and applying force evenly across the connection to the tonearm. Additionally, we use a special spherical headshell washer (developed by DS Audio) independently at the tonearm's contact point. This enables superior stability over the entire circumference of the contact point, providing improved resonance control. Machined Ultra Duraluminum DS Audio precision machines each HS-001 out of a solid billet of duralumin for the ultimate rigidity and resonance control. Hand-soldered Litz signal leads After extensive listening tests within the company, DS Audio selected a Japanese-made Litz wire. Further advances were realized by hand soldering this delicate lead wire to preserve signal integrity for optimal sound performance. (Lead wires and connector parts are also available unsoldered by dealer request.) HS-001 Solid head shell Material Ultra duralumin Connector Aluminum Connector terminal Gold plated Lead terminal Gold plated External dimensions H21mm × W40mm × D55 mm (without connector) Weight Approximately 10.5 grams (without leads) Lead wire Litz wire 4Nφ 0.08 × 10 × 3 yore rings Hardware Stainless steel M2.6 L8×2, M2.6 L12×2 Documents & Downloads DS Audio product catalog 2025 (8M) Down Load HS-001 Solid Head Shell Instruction manual Down Load