Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core moving coil cartridge
Dual moving coils are aligned in an inverted V shape, providing high separation and wide response for clear sound localization and minimal distortion
Special line contact stylus ensures faithful reproduction of the music signal, and the 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever provides excellent response characteristics
Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy
Specially designed magnetic circuit provides an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
PCOCC coils ensure high-fidelity transmission
Machined aluminum base supports both the magnetic circuit and the vibration system, ensuring excellent playback stability
Hybrid body of machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic reduces undesirable parasitic resonance
Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm
Specifications
Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency Response
20-50,000 Hz
Channel Separation
30 (dB at 1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle
20°
Vertical Tracking Force
1.6-2.0 g (1.8 g standard)
Stylus Construction
Nude
Recommended Load Impedance
Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)
Coil Impedance
12 ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance
12 ohms
Coil Inductance
25 µH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage
0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Output Channel Balance
0.5 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape
Special line contact
Cantilever
0.28 mm diameter solid boron
Static Compliance
25 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance
15 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Mounting
Half-inch
Cartridge Weight
8.5 g (0.30 oz)
Dimensions
17.3 mm (0.68") H × 16.8 mm (0.66") W × 25.0 mm (0.98") D
Accessories Included
Non-magnetic screwdriver; 2 washers; cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm × 2, 8.0 mm × 2, 10.0 mm x 2, 12.0 mm x 2); protector; brush
Threaded Hole
M2.6 x 2
Notes
Note: moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.