AT-ART9XI MC Phono Cartridge

Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core MC cartridge.

The “ART” in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer, a designation that we give only to our flagship phono cartridges. The specially designed magnetic circuit boasts an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec), making the cartridge easy to use and capable of reproducing even the most delicate expressions, while also ensuring dynamic playback. The dual moving coils (fashioned from high-performance PCOCC wire) are aligned in an inverted V shape to provide high separation and wide response for clear sound localisation and minimal distortion. Threaded cartridge mounting holes make installation to a head-shell or integrated tonearm incredibly easy.

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

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