Audio-Technica AT-ART20 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 20 to 50,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 30 dB (1 kHz) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20° |
| Vertical Tracking Force | 1.6 to 2.0 g (1.8 g standard) |
| Stylus Construction | Nude |
| Recommended Load Impedance | ≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected) |
| Coil Impedance | 12 ohms (1 kHz) |
| DC Resistance | 12 ohms |
| Coil Inductance | 25 μH (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage | 0.55 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Stylus Shape | Special Line Contact |
| Cantilever | 0.28 mm (0.011”) diameter solid boron |
| Static Compliance | 23 × 10-6 cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 13 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Cartridge Weight | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Dimensions | 17.3 mm (0.68”)×16.8 mm (0.66”)×26.6 mm (1.05”) (H×W×D) |
| Accessories Included | Non-magnetic screwdriver, Brush, Washer × 2, Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm (0.20”) × 2 , 8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2 , 12.0 mm (0.47”) × 2), Protector |
| Threaded Hole | M2.6 × 2 |
| Stylus Curvature Radius | 1.5 × 0.28 mil |
| Type | MC |
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We offer free shipping on any product over $99. For full details please see our Shipping Policy.
Our returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we may not be able to offer you a refund or exchange. For full details please see our Refund Policy.
Audio-Technica AT-ART20 Series | A new realm of analog sound
Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in our ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in our high-end lineup, we had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analog sound reproduction and optimise the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge. Based on cartridge technologies and know-how cultivated over our long history, and employing the best materials and advanced processing techniques, we created a magnetic core moving coil cartridge that’s optimally structured to reproduce sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording.
The high-frequency response of the AT-ART20 is extended and detailed, while the low-frequency sound, which cartridges tend to bury, is reproduced with full clarity and force. Vocals come through with all the variety and expressiveness of the human voice, even at low volumes, and, indeed, the full character of the sound source blossoms anew for the listener, with extended sound depth and rich spatial imaging to convey the original environment of the performance.
Emotional Sound Quality
Unparalleled expressive power to depict every tone and space As a top-of-the-line MC cartridge, the AT-ART20 transmits an astonishing amount of information with high resolution, while capturing musical expression. The sound field stage is realistic, regardless of music genre, fully delivering the expressiveness of a performer's voice and the instrument’s original dynamic qualities.
Exceptional Build
High-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating The thickness of the gold-plated portion has been increased to approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance. Resonance suppression by combining various materials The cartridge construction consists of an aluminum base, titanium housing, and elastomer undercover. The unique combination of these materials minimises resonance.
Sense of Life and Dynamism
Precision-machined titanium with polished finish By utilising the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which has a history stretching back more than 100 years, Audio-Technica has realised an organic design with a beautifully curved surface that has never been seen in a cartridge before. The combination of this design and advanced cutting technology has also made it possible to reduce the thickness of the titanium, resulting in a significant weight reduction.
Features
- Provides superlative analog sound reproduction
- Reproduces sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording
- Newly designed magnetic circuit improves the cartridge’s efficiency
- Output voltage is improved by more than 15% without increasing the number of coil turns which can increase mass and impedance.
- High-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating are approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance
- Constructed of titanium, and aluminum with an elastomer undercover to reduce undesirable resonance
- Special line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever with a 0.28 mm diameter provide premium high-frequency response with minimal inner-groove distortion for consistent reproduction
- Utilises the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, with history stretching back more than 100 years
- Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm.
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