Audio Technica AT-ART9XI Dual Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

Meet the AT-ART9XI 

 

Audio Technica's Flagship Magnetic Core MC 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 Audio Technica gives only to their flagship phono cartridges. T

he 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.

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 headshell or integrated tonearm incredibly easy.

Product Features
Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core moving coil cartridge
Dual moving coils are aligned in an inverted V shape, providing high separation and wide response for clear sound localisation and minimal distortion
Special line contact stylus ensures faithful reproduction of the music signal, and the 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever provides excellent response characteristics
Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy
Specially designed magnetic circuit provides an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
PCOCC coils ensure high-fidelity transmission
Machined aluminium base supports both the magnetic circuit and the vibration system, ensuring excellent playback stability
Hybrid body of machined aluminium and high-rigidity plastic reduces undesirable parasitic resonance
Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm
Technical Specifications

Type
Dual Moving Coil

Frequency Response
20 to 50,000 Hz

Channel Separation
30 dB (1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle
20 degrees

Vertical Tracking Force Range
1.6 to 2.0 g (standard 1.8 g)

Stylus Construction
Nude 

Recommended Load Impedance
Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)

Coil Impedance
12 ohms (1 kHz)

DC Resistance
12 Ohm

Coil Inductance
25 uH (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

Static Compliance
25 x 10-6 cm/dyne

Dynamic Compliance
15 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Mounting
12.7 mm or 1/2 inch 

Threaded Hole
M2.6 x 2

Cartridge Weight
8.5 g

Dimensions (H x W x L)
17.3 x 16.8 x 25.7 mm

Warranty
1 year limited warranty

Included Accessories
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

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.

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