Features
| Warranty length | Full Warranty |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Brand | Audio Technica |
Tech Specs
- Frequency Response - 15 -30,000 Hz
- Channel Separation - 30 dB (1 kHz)
- Tracking Force Range - Specified for each individual cartridge (refer to “Tracking force information” included with the cartridge)
- Recommended Load Impedance - Min. 30 ohms (when head amplifier is connected)
- Output - 0.2 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Channel Balance - 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
- Stylus Shape - Line contact
- Cantilever - 0.26 mm diameter solid boron
- Mount - Half -inch
Product Description
The Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge is an upgrade on the very high-end AT-ART1000. It has a more refined sound with better three-dimensional spatial expression. Moreover, cutting-edge materials are used to place the generator coils just above the stylus tip. This ensures the most accurate sound. Bass reproduction is improved along with distortion performance. This is achieved by using new square coils with a non-magnetic core. The frequency response is 15Hz to 30 kHz.
Audio Technica Direct power System
Audio Technica has developed a direct power system with the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge. This situates the generator coils just above the stylus tip. In a moving coil cartridge, tiny coils generate the audio signal. Normally the coils are placed at the opposite end of the cantilever that holds the stylus. As a result, the length and material of the arm can affect the sound quality. Not so with Direct Power. The result is music with remarkable accuracy and depth.
Newly developed rectangular coils
The X version of the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge has new rectangular coils. This has the effect of increasing the output. Another advantage of the increased surface area is the ability to handle larger changes in the groove modulation. As a result, the bass is more accurate and realistic compared to round coils. Moreover, non-magnetic cores are used. This has the effect of improving the transients as well as reducing distortion. The playback is clear and three-dimensional.
Pure copper coil wire
In the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge, the wire for the coils is made of very thin PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting). Eight turns are used to create a very small 1.1mm x 0.5mm coil. The coils are mounted in the gap of a strong magnet that enables the output to be 0.22 mV despite having a non-magnetic core. Lastly, the coils are protected by a special film. The coil impedance is 3.5 Ohms.
Cutting edge line contact stylus tip and solid boron cantilever
The stylus tip used by the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge is a line contact type. This reduces the contact area resulting in an increased high-frequency output. Moreover, the accuracy is also improved by the low-mass boron cantilever. Another upgrade is the addition of threaded mounting holes. This enables the cartridge to be mounted to integrated headshells with just a couple of screws.
High-tech titanium body
Only high-end cartridges feature Titanium components, as it is difficult and expensive to mill. Here it is used for the base of the magnetic circuit and vibration system. Titanium is a very hard material and has excellent non-resonant properties. Next, the housing is made of aluminium and the cover is made of high-rigidity polymer. These different materials reduce resonances. Lastly, a new anti-corrosion coating is used to protect the coils for a long life.
About Moving coil cartridges.
Moving coil cartridges, such as the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge, have a low output compared to Moving magnet types. Moving magnet types generally have an output of around 5mV while the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X only has an output of 0.22mV. As a result, a specially designed pre-amp is needed. High-end phono preamps come with various gain and impedance settings that can be used to best match moving coil cartridges. Additionally, they have a lower noise floor. This is needed with the ultra-low outputs involved.
About stylus tip types
The Audio Technica AT-ART1000X MC Phono Cartridge uses a nude line contact stylus tip. These are often used on high-end systems. They have the advantage of a smaller contact area and better tracking. More common types of tip often use a chip of diamond bonded to another material. Nude types do not.
