Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA: Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-ART9XA is a non-magnetic core moving coil (MC) cartridge designed to provide natural timbre and precise sound imaging. It features a Shibata stylus mounted on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, ensuring accurate high and mid-low range reproduction. The cartridge's hybrid body combines machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic to reduce unwanted resonances.

Key Features:

• Shibata Stylus: Ensures faithful reproduction of the music signal.
• Solid Boron Cantilever: Provides excellent response characteristics.
• Non-Magnetic Core Design: Eliminates magnetic distortion for natural timbre.
• Hybrid Body: Combines machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic to minimize resonance.
• Threaded Cartridge Mounting Holes: Allow for easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm.

Technical Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 20 – 50,000 Hz
• Output Voltage: 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.6 – 2.0 g (1.8 g standard)
• Impedance: 12 ohms
• Weight: 8.5 g

The AT-ART9XA is suitable for listeners seeking a natural sound with precise imaging.

Read more on Audio-Technica’s official website.