Audio Technica AT-ART9XA

An update of the AT-ART7, the AT-ART9XA non-magnetic core MC cartridge features a Shibata stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever.

The “ART” in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer, a designation that we give only to our flagship phono cartridges. Compared with the magnetic core used in most MC cartridges, non-magnetic core cartridges are free from magnetic distortion, allowing for natural timbre and a precise sound field. Although conventional non-magnetic cores struggle with output voltage, the AT-ART9XA features a newly designed coil armature with an improved output voltage of 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec). The dual moving coils (fashioned from high-performance PCOCC wire) are aligned in an inverted V shape to provide high separation and wide response. Threaded cartridge mounting holes make installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm incredibly easy.

• Non-magnetic core moving coil cartridge offers superior spatial representation
  
  
• Dual moving coils are aligned in an inverted V shape, providing high separation and wide response for clear sound localization and minimal distortion
  
  
• Shibata stylus ensures accurate high and mid-low range reproduction, and the 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever provides excellent response characteristics
  
  
• Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy
  
  
• Redesigned coil armature provides an output voltage of 0.2 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

Cartridge & Stylus

Frequentierespons 20-50,000 Hz

Kanaalscheiding30 (dB at 1 kHz)

Verticale trackinghoek 20°

Vertical Tracking Force 1.6-2.0 g (1.8 g standard)

Naaldconstructie Nude

Aanbevolen ladingsimpedantie Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)

Spoelimpedantie 12 ohms (1 kHz)

Gelijkstroomweerstand 12 ohms

Spoelinductantie2.5 µH (1 kHz)

Uitgangsspanning 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)

Balans uitgangskanaal 0.5 dB (1 kHz)

Naaldvorm Shibata

Cantilever 0.28 mm diameter solid boron

Statische compliantie 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne

Dynamische compliantie 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)

BevestigingHalf-inchElementgewicht 8.5 g (0.30 oz)

Afmetingen 17.3 mm (0.68") H × 16.8 mm (0.66") W × 25.0 mm (0.98") D

Meegeleverde accessoires 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.