Short summary

An upgrade to the popular AT-ART7, this is a dual moving-coil cartridge with a non-magnetic core for superior spatial representation and minimal distortion. The AT-ART9XA brings refined, spacious sound to a quality turntable.

Key info

  • Dual moving coil cartridge w/ a non-magnetic core
  • Upgrade to the popular AT-ART7
  • Non-magnetic core improves spatial representation
  • Minimal distortion across the range
  • Part of the Audio-Technica ART series
  • Hand-assembled in Japan

Description

Audio Technica AT-ART9XA MC Phono Cartridge, upgrade to the AT-ART7, features a non-magnetic core for superior spatial representation. Dual moving coils are aligned in an inverted V shape, providing high separation and wide response for clear sound localisation and minimal distortion

AT-ART9XA Stylus

The Shibata stylus on the AT-ART9XA ensures accurate high and mid-low range reproduction while the 0.28mm diameter solid boron cantilever provides excellent response characteristics. A neodymium magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy.

Hybrid Body

Audio Technica AT-ART9XA has a machined aluminium base to support both the magnetic circuit and the vibration system ensuring excellent playback stability. The hybrid body of machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic reduces undesirable parasitic resonance.

Performance

The MC Cartridge uses a redesigned coil armature which provides an output voltage of 0.2 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec). PCOCC coils are employed to ensure high-fidelity transmission. Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm

Please Note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.

Audio-Technica is a Japanese audio brand founded in Tokyo in 1962, originally known for its phono cartridges before expanding into headphones, turntables, microphones and other audio products. The company has built a…