Audio Technica AT-ART1000x MC Cartridge

Introducing the AT-ART1000x 

Direct Power Moving Coil Cartridge from Audio Technica

 This next-generation cartridge takes the philosophy and design of the innovation AT-ART1000 to a new level, with a more refined direct power system for improved efficiency and enhanced bass reproduction. Developed and manufactured in Japan, utilising cutting-edge materials and design elements, the AT-ART1000X delivers the ultimate listening experience to audiophiles around the world.

Like its predecessor, the AT-ART1000X features a direct power system that places the dual moving coil directly above the stylus tip, ensuring that the audio quality does not suffer the negative effects normally introduced by the cantilever's length and material type.

Having the coils move in such close proximity to the stylus tip allows the cartridge to vividly render even the most subtle sonic details and provide unsurpassed transient response. The newly developed coils for this model are rectangular, however, not round, in order to position more of their surface area in the magnetic field. This enables the cartridge to more accurately reproduce strong modulations, resulting in improved output voltage and an expanded low-frequency range. 

The AT-ART1000X retains the high-performance line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever from the previous model to ensure an extremely accurate reading of the record groove. The base that supports the specialised magnetic circuit and vibration system is made from titanium. This sturdy base is instrumental in providing consistent playback, and works in combination with the cartridges hard plastic cover and aluminium housing to disperse resonance that negatively affects the sound quality. A special coating protects the magnetic circuit from corrosion for stable performance throughout the life of the cartridge.

Finally, the body of this new model features threaded mounting holes, making the cartridge much easier to install. The included screws alone are enough to mount the cartridge to a headshell or integrated tonearm.

Unique Direct Power System

The innovative direct power system developed for the AT-ART1000, which places coils on top of the stylus to capture the subtlest sonic details, has been updated to include rectangular non-magnetic core coils for enhanced efficiency and extended low-frequency output.

Premium Stylus and Cantilever

The cartridges special line contact stylus offers premium high-frequency response with minimum abrasion to greatly reduce distortion and record wear. Affixed to a solid boron cantilever (0.26 mm diameter), the stylus reads the record groove with extreme accuracy. 

Threaded Mounting Holes

The body of the AT-ART1000X features threaded mounting holes to make installation a breeze. Use the included screws to quickly mount the cartridge to a headshell or integrated tonearm.

Product Features
Innovative direct power system delivers unsurpassed transient response, resulting in reproduction of even the most subtle sonic details
Newly designed rectangular coils improve the cartridges efficiency and extend low-frequency output
Threaded mounting holes make it easy to install cartridge to headshell or integrated tonearm
Special line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever with a 0.26 mm diameter ensure an extremely accurate reading of the record groove
Non-magnetic core coils provide exquisite, full-dimensional audio reproduction
Magnetic circuits titanium base works in combination with the cartridges hard plastic cover and aluminium housing to disperse unwanted resonance
PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coil enables pure signal transfer
Special coating protects the magnetic circuit from corrosion for stable performance throughout the life of the cartridge
Developed and manufactured in Japan by skilled experts
Technical Specifications

Type
Direct power system, non-magnetic core coil (MC) type

Frequency Response
15 to 30,000 Hz

Channel Separation
30 dB (1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle
19°

Vertical Tracking Force Range
Refer to Tracking force information included in the box

Recommended Load Impedance
30 ohms (when head amplifier connected)

Coil Impedance
3.5 ohms (1 kHz)

DC Resistance
3.5 ohms

Coil Inductance
1 H (1 kHz)

Output Voltage
0.22 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)

Output Chanel Balance
0.5 dB (1 kHz)

Stylus Shape
Special line contact stylus

Cantilever
0.26 mm (0.010") diameter solid boron

Static Compliance
20 x 10 6 cm / dyne

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

Stylus Curvature Radius
1.5 × 0.28 mil

Threaded Hole
M2.6 × 2

Type
Direct power system, non-magnetic core coil (MC) type

Dimensions (H x W xD)
17.3 mm (0.68") × 17.0 mm (0.67") × 25.5 mm (1.0")

Weight
11 g (0.39 oz)

OTHER
Audio Technica's AT-ART1000Xs stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge. - Please see the Audio Technica Website for more information.

Included Accessories
Audio Technica AT-ART1000x MC Cartridge
Case (wooden box)
Non-magnetic screwdriver
Washer × 2
Protector
Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm × 2, 8.0 mm × 2, 10.0 mm × 2, 12.0 mm × 2)
Brush
*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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