Audio-Technica - AT-ART9XA Dual MC Phono Cartridge

Nonmagnetic Core and Redesigned Coil Armature Anchor Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA Dual Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge: Free of Magnetic Distortion, Plays with Superb Accuracy

Providing superb spatial representation, accuracy across the frequency spectrum, and terrific energy, the Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA moving-coil phono cartridge features a nonmagnetic core as well as a redesigned coil armature for 0.2mV output – a significant figure for a design of its type. Free of magnetic distortion, it leverages a Shibata stylus, 0.28mm-diameter solid boron cantilever, neodymium magnet, permendur yoke, and hybrid body to play back vinyl LPs with involving emotionalism, detail, and dynamics.

As one of the company's only flagship ART (Audio-Technica Reference Transducer) models, AT-ART9XA counts dual moving coils built from PCOCC wire aligned in an inverted "V" shape for exceptionally wide responsiveness and remarkable clarity. Logistically, threaded cartridge-mounting holes help make installation easy and hassle-free, while its machined aluminum base supports both the magnetic circuit and vibration system for requisite stability.

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: 2.5 µH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage: 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Output Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape: Shibata
Cantilever: 0.28 mm diameter solid boron
Static Compliance: 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Mounting: Half-inch
Cartridge Weight: 0.30 oz
Dimensions (HWD): 0.68" x 0.66" x 0.98"
Accessories Included: Non-magnetic screwdriver; 2 washers; cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm x 2, 8.0 mm x 2, 10.0 mm x 2, 12.0 mm x 2); protector; brush
Threaded Hole: M2.6 x 2