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Looking for a replacement Hifi phono cartridge for your turntable or record player? We’ve got the Hifi cartridges you need to enhance your audio system. At LP Tunes we carry a variety of Hifi cartridges. We have hand-picked our Hifi phono cartridges and selected only the best. Browse our Hifi turntable cartridges and find the replacement Hifi cartridge you’ve been looking for.
The Audio-Technica AT3482P phono cartridge is Audio-Technica's versatile entry-level cartridge for P-mount T4P turntables. It easily surpasses original equipment and generic cartridges in delivering sheer musical enjoyment.
Audio Technica AT3482P Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 24/15dB
- Stylus type: Conical
- Stylus construction: Bonded round shank
- Cantilever construction: Carbon fiber
In recognition of its musical excellence, the Shure M97xE has been graced with The Absolute Sound Editors Choice Award for Cartridges below $500 in 2007, 2008 and 2009. (The Absolute Sound Issue 175). Designed for music listeners seeking a sensibly affordable and exceptional all-around performer, the Shure M97xE cartridge offers a generally neutral tonal balance, excellent tracking and an overall presentation that is effortlessly smooth and musical.
As one of Shure's best phono cartridges, the Shure M97xE low-mass moving magnet cartridge includes performance boosters such as a dynamic stabilizer damper, de-staticizer, and a diecast aluminum mounting block. Together, these enhance the capability of the cartridge to deliver superior, detailed, and very accurate sound.
The Shure M97xE is a superb sounding phonograph cartridge designed to provide long hours of undistorted listening, without fatigue. Its highly precise tracking ability and flat frequency response are made possible by Shure's unique Type II low-mass thin-wall aluminum alloy stylus cantilever, combined with a precision-crafted, finely polished, elliptical diamond tip.
Shure M97xE Phono Cartridge Audiophile Specifications
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 4mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 25dB
- Stylus type: 0.2 mil x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable Shure N97xE
- Cantilever: Aluminum alloy/tubular, 1 mil wall thickness, 20 mil diameter
- Tracking force: 0.75 - 1.5 g
- Weight: 6.6 g
- Accessories included: User guide, mounting hardware, headshell screwdriver, stylus cleaning brush
LP Tunes CARBON FIDELITY CF3600LE CARTRIDGE
- Music that makes you want to listen.™
Listen to the new voice of music. Carbon fiber composites offer 10 times the strength of steel at half the weight. Codeveloped and designed with LP Tunes by the same Audio-Technica team that developed their lofty cartridges, the new Carbon Fidelity (CF) 3600LE harnesses carbon fiber technology to advance the state of existing Audio-Technica AT3600 cartridges and all of its versions. The updated design, tight specifications, Twin-Flux™ magnets, high-quality moving system fulcrum and radial damping ring allied with a Spectra elliptical diamond tip produce music that makes you want to listen. Higher fidelity from carbon technology.
"This is an amazing cartridge for the money. This cartridge digs into the grooves and gives a musical presentation with very good detail, excellent bass and natural midrange. I have had super pricey cartridges and I don't miss them. Not saying it's in same league as my 1k Clearaudio cartridge, but this thing just plays music that makes me want to listen. I have several pairs of high quality speakers and amps and have had same experience on all of my gear. I am playing more vinyl than ever because I am not thinking about a $500 re-tip of my pricey cartridge. Absolute no brainer purchase. Don't let price fool you. I have recommended to several friends all of whom purchased and enjoy it."1
Mastered to illuminate against lofty cartridges beyond the economics of most listeners, the CF3600LE touches and endears the more you listen. You won't want to go back to your underperforming or pricey cartridge. You'll hear, feel and sense the music exquisitely rendered — harmonically full-bodied, refractive and refreshingly crystal clean with luminous detail spatially radiating with realness. You'll experience remarkable note clarity, projection and nuanced tonal complexity previously unheard and unappreciated. It will surprise and astound.
"Well, it sounded pretty good for an mm cart. To me it sounded more like a Grado 8MR without the dreaded Grado hum. Neutral, light, pleasing and easy to listen to. These are made by Audio-Technica and rebranded LPG. Good price considering the materials used (carbon fiber). Though a different character from the ATN95E this one has a receptive and inviting tone." 2
"The sonic improvement was noticeable in terms of high frequency clarity and extension and improved detail." 3
"Best budget cartridge available. I compare it with the AT-120e as far as sound quality goes." 4
You are better off replacing the cartridge, or at the very least replacing the stylus with the $29.98 LP Gear CFN-3600LE, which improves the sound and lets you track a gram lighter at 2.5 grams." 5
CF3600LE Phono Cartridge Details
- Type: Moving Magnet VM Dual Magnet Stereo
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 2.5 mV
- Channel balance at 1kHz: 2.5 dB or less
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: over 18 dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pF
- Stylus type: 0.3 × 0.7 mil Spectra Elliptical diamond
- Cantilever: Super Fidelity Carbon Fiber6
- Tracking force range: 1.8 - 3.5 g
- Tracking force recommended: 2.5 g (25 mN)
- Coil impedance at 1kHz: 2.8k ohms
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Recommended break-in duration: 30 hours
- Color: Black, Silver, Indigo
- Weight: 5.0 g
- Dimensions (mm): 30.0L × 16.9W × 17.0H
- Accessories included: Brass screws × 2, and nuts × 2
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes CFN3600LE stylus
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Footnote 1: Customer Review, "LP Tunes CF3600LE phono cartridge".
Footnote 2: Customer Review, "LP Tunes CF3600LE Cartridge Set".
Footnote 3: Michael Fremer, "Pioneer PL-30-K Automatic Single Play Turntable", Analog Planet, June 10, 2015. The esteemed reviewer compared, evaluated and found the LP Tunes CFN3600LE stylus to offer obvious sonic and tracing improvement as well as lower tracking force for record preservation.
Footnote 4: Customer Review, loc.cit.
Footnote 5: Michael Fremer, "Onkyo's CP-1050 Direct Drive Turntable", Analog Planet, July 21, 2015. The esteemed reviewer recommends the CF3600LE cartridge or CFN3600LE stylus depending on customer preference.
Footnote 6: Carbon fiber composites offer 10 times the strength of steel at half the weight. Each producer's carbon fiber differs from those of its competitors, and the processing details are considered to be intellectual property. The special carbon fiber used in the Carbon Fidelity cartridges and styli is patiently and expertly considered for its signature characteristics to bring out the subtleties and finesse of music extracted from the grooves of records and LPs. For carbon fiber info see: "The making of carbon fiber".
LP Tunes Music listening equipment: Graham Slee Reflex M phono preamp, Graham Slee Elevator EXP headamp, Denon AU-300LC Step-up transformer, Graham Slee Proprius mono amps, Quicksilver Silver 88 mono amps, Roadrunner Digital Turntable Tachometer, Sota Sapphire turntable, Audience SE Phono Cable, Audience Ohno speaker cables, Rogers LS3/5A speakers, Audience ClairAudient 1+1 Loudspeakers, Krell LAT 2 speakers, Yamaha NS1000M speakers, LP Tunes CF3600LE cartridge, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge, Rega Carbon, Supex SD 901 Super cartridge, Denon DL-103 cartridge, Denon DL-110 cartridge, Grace F-9E cartridge.
Imported and packaged by LP Tunes, the Audio-Technica AT95E phono cartridge has a very distinguished and colorful lineage. On its own, it has been a multiple recipient of Best Buy ratings in the UK. Its lineage is intertwined with the classic and musically acclaimed Linn Basik, K5 and K9 phono cartridges. Unlike these cartridges however, the AT95E is delightfully affordable and available. Since October, 2004 and up to the present, the Audio-Technica AT95E phono cartridge is included in the Stereophile Recommended Components List. It is the only inexpensive phono cartridge to be included in this highly selective recommended list! The review summarized the performance of the Audio-Technica AT95E phono cartridge with the following words: "Makes music for 50 bucks!"
Paul Szabady in Stereotimes March 2007 had this to say about the Audio-Technica AT95E phono cartridge:
"The AT95E integrates the range of the sonic bandwidth very well: no part of the spectrum sticks out at the listener. It doesnt sound bright and it doesnt sound dull at the top frequencies. Midrange is clear and detailed with no spittiness on vocals, though really cheap and inadequate analog match-ups will cause an slight upper mid-range burr."
The half-inch standard mount and dual-magnet Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge sounds clear, dynamic and richly balanced. It allows music lovers to use limited means to upgrade their turntables and thus attain a higher level of discernment and listening pleasure without the financial burden typically associated with high end cartridges. Yes it is vibrant, dynamic and rich in detail as reviewers and users say, and some users may no longer wish to upgrade further. The Audio-Technica AT95E phono cartridge has been consistently rated a "Best Buy" in the UK and we agree wholeheartedly.
Audio-Technica AT95E Phono Cartridge Details
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 3.5mV
- Channel balance: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Dynamic compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 6.5
- Static compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 20
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pF
- Stylus type: 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.5 g
- Tracking force recommended: 2 g (20 mN)
- Vertical tracking angle: 20
- Coil impedance at 1kHz: 2.8k ohms
- Coil inductance at 1kHz: 400 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Color: Black/Green
- Weight: 6.5 g
- Dimensions: 30.5l x 17w x 17.20h
- Stylus replacement: Audio-Technica ATN95E
Note: Details are subject to change without notice.
Awards
Stereophile Recommended Component: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
With the formidable VM540ML phono cartridge, Audio-Technica has replaced and superseded—at a more affordable price—the highly regarded AT440's (retail: $390.00) musical excellence that rightfully should be compared with moving magnets costing up to $500. Yes, it is that good. The Audio-Technica VM5440ML's excellence lies in the suitable employment of advanced designs uniquely available to Audio-Technica because of its rich technical history and production capabilities:
● Audio-Technica's Vector-Aligned Dual Magnet design, which uses two tiny magnets to achieve ideal geometry and low magnet mass, for excellent channel separation and extended frequency response.
● The Audio-Technica VMN40ML's MicroLine stylus produces more accurately rendered high frequency response with less wear and distortion than elliptical or conventional linear contact styli. The small curving rate of the MicroLine stylus enables it to track and playback the inner part of the record groove that other styli can hardly maintain. Also the curving rate of the MicroLine stylus does not change until the stylus is almost worn unlike that of conventional styli which increases as they are used. Accordingly, the MicroLine stylus has a much longer average playing life. It plays better, longer.
Audio-Technica AT440MLa Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 4mV
- Dynamic compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 10
- Static compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 40
- Stylus type: 0.12 mil nude square micro-linear
- Tracking force range: 1.0 - 1.8 g
- Tracking force recommended: 1.4 g (14 mN)
- Vertical tracking angle: 20°
- Coil impedance @ 1kHz: 3.2k ohm
- Coil inductance @ 1kHz: 490 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Color: Black/Violet
- Weight: 6.5 g
- Dimensions (mm): H17.3 × W16 × D28.2
- Stylus replacement: Audio-Technica ATN440MLA
- Accessories included: Screwdriver, screws, nuts, headshell wires
Audio-Technica VM540ML cartridge specifications
- Type: VM
- Frequency response: 20 ~ 27,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 4.0 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation: 30 dB (1kHz)
- Output balance: 1.0 dB (1kHz)
- Tracking force: 1.8 ~ 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Coil impedance: 2.7 kΩ (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 800 Ω
- Load impedance: 47 kΩ
- Load capacitance: 100 ~ 200 pF
- Coil inductance: 460 mH (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 40 × 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 10 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus: Nude Microline (2.2 × 0.12 mil)
- Cantilever: Aluminum tapered pipe
- Vertical tracking angle: 23 °
- Dimensions: 17.3(H) × 17.0(W) × 28.2(D) mm
- Weight: 6.4 g
- Replacement stylus: VMN40ML
- Accessories: Cartridge installation screws 5mm × 2, 10 mm × 2, Washer × 2, Hexagon nut × 2, Non-magnetic screwdriver × 1, Brush × 1, Lead wire set × 1
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Imported and packaged by LP Tunes, the AT95E phono cartridge has a very distinguished and colorful lineage. On its own, it has been a multiple recipient of Best Buy ratings in the UK. Its lineage is intertwined with the classic and musically acclaimed Linn Basik, K5 and K9 phono cartridges. Unlike these cartridges however, the AT95E is delightfully affordable and available. Since October 2004 and up to the present, the AT95E is included in the Stereophile Recommended Components List. It is the only inexpensive phono cartridge to be included in this highly selective recommended list! The review summarized the performance of the AT95E with the following words: "Makes music for 50 bucks!"
Paul Szabady in Stereotimes March 2007 had this to say about the LP Tunes AT95E phono cartridge:
"The AT95E integrates the range of the sonic bandwidth very well: no part of the spectrum sticks out at the listener. It doesnt sound bright and it doesnt sound dull at the top frequencies. Mid range is clear and detailed with no spittiness on vocals, though really cheap and inadequate analog match-ups will cause an slight upper mid-range burr."
LP Tunes AT95E Phono Cartridge Details
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec.: 3.5mV
- Channel balance: Within 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 20dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Load resistance: 47k ohms
- Load capacitance 100-200 pf
- Stylus type: 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus
- Tracking force range: 1.5-2.5 g
- Tracking force recommended: 2 g (20 mN)
- Vertical tracking angle: 20
- Coil impedance @ 1kHz: 2.8k ohms
- Coil inductance @ 1kHz: 400 mH
- Color: Black/Green
- Weight: 6.5 g
- Dimensions (mm): 30.5l x 17w x 17.20h
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes ATN95E
Note: Details are subject to change without notice.
Awards
Stereophile Recommended Component: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011 & April 2012 (Vol. 35 No. 4)
The Shure M92E phono cartridge is a cost-effective way to improve the sound of a turntable system, especially one that has been musically limited by a conical cartridge. A quality Shure magnetic cartridge featuring a bi-radial 0.4 mil x 0.7 mil radii diamond tip, the Shure M92E offers performance that is faithful to the music.
Shure M92E Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Tonearm mount: P-mount with 1/2 inch adapter
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB
- Stylus type: 0.4 mil x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Cantilever: Aluminum alloy tube
- Tracking force: 0.75 - 1.5 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.9 g (7.4 g with adapter)
- Accessories included: User guide, mounting hardware
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable Shure N92E
- Warranty: 1 year
○ Square shank nude diamond for exquisite fidelity
○ Offers fluidity, smoothness and innate delicacy
○ Diamond tip r/R radii: 5/18 m (.0002 x .007 inch)
○ Carbon fiber cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
○ PCOCC coil and terminal pins for signal purity
The Audio Technica AT7V phono cartridge is alluringly musical. It faithfully extracts and expresses the recorded musical artistry and complete harmonic sound quality lost in the detail by so many other more expensive cartridges. With independent left and right magnets and PCOCC coil and terminal pins for pure signal transmissions, it offers music listeners and audio enthusiasts a new high in fidelity and sound quality. Proven in use for many years in Japan, the Audio-Technica AT7V cartridge in now available in the US and is imported by LP Tunes. It works wonders in rejuvenating systems with lackluster sound. Rediscover how good your records really sound.
Audio-Technica AT7V Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Type: Moving magnet, VM dual-magnet stereo cartridge
- Frequency response: 15Hz-25kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 5mV
- Tracking force: 1.75 - 2.25 g (2.0 g standard)
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 27dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: >1.5dB
- Dynamic compliance: 7.0 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Static compliance: 35 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Cantilever: Tapered aluminum alloy
- Stylus: Grain-oriented square shank nude special elliptical diamond with 0.2 x 0.7 mil tracing radii
- Dimensions: 17.3h x 15.2w x 26.5d
- Weight: 6.2 g
- Stylus replacement: Audio-Technica ATN7V (knob color: Indigo)
- Accessories included: Screwdriver, screws, nuts, washers
Reviews & Discussions
- Audiokarma.org
"The AT7V is installed and working very well. It's an excellent cart, much cleaner and more refined than my old Ortofon OM10. Thank you very much!"
- VS (customer from Australia)
AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-120Eb AT 120Eb AT120Eb CARTRIDGE
The AT120Eb moving magnet cartridge features Audio-Technica's Vector-Aligned Dual Magnet design and exclusive Paratoroidal Signal Generator.
● Its high performance and unique Paratoroidal signal generating system is composed of a unified, laminated coil core wound with a single piece of wire. Internal mechanical and electrical connections are eliminated, minimizing magnetic losses and ensuring better signal transfer.
● The PCOCC coil enables pure signal transmission because it does not have grain boundaries in the direction of transmission.
Extraordinarily crafted, the 120Eb phono cartridge provides musical enjoyment far beyond its price range. After about 100 hours of break-in, you'll enjoy its crystalline highs, cohesion, wide sound stage, and tight bass.
Audio Technica AT120EB Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: VM type (Dual Magnet) stereo cartridge
- Output voltage: 4.0mV
- Frequency response: 20 ~ 25,000Hz
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.0dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 28/20dB
- Tracking Force: 1.0 - 1.8g (1.4g standard)
- Coil Impedance: 3.2 kΩ (1kHz)
- Direct Current Resistance: 800 Ω
- Load Impedance: 47 kΩ
- Coil Inductance: 490 mH (1kHz)
- Load Capacitance: 100 ~ 200pF
- Static Compliance: 35 × 10-6cm/dyne
- Dynamic Compliance: 10 × 10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus shape: 0.3 × 0.7 mil Nude Elliptical diamond
- Stylus construction: Nude round shank
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Vertical Tacking Angle: 20°
- Dimensions: H17.3 × W16 × D28.2 (mm)
- Weight: 6.5g
- Accessories included: Non-magnetic driver × 1, washer × 4, nut × 2, cartridge installation screws 5 mm × 2 and 10 mm × 2, hexagon nut × 2, brush × 1.
LP Tunes introduces the T4P Reference Series VL phono cartridge for those seeking reference quality discernment and core competency in a P-mount phono cartridge.
By preference and conviction the LP Tunes T4P Series of cartridges offer world-class craftsmanship, excellent performance, exemplary value, natural and clean tone and musicality in a simple extraordinary package. They are fitted for P-mount or T4P tonearms. Each is crafted with tolerances held to mere thousandths of an inch. Stringent quality control assures that tolerances and performance criteria are maintained for each product. As in other series within the LP Tunes magnetic phono cartridge range, your investment in a cartridge does not become obsolete. When your appreciation of music and critical listening develop and your demands for sophisticated electronics grow, you can easily and sensibly upgrade performance by installing a better stylus within the series.
The LP Tunes T4P Reference Series VL offers elevated and very high accuracy and musicality. It uses a Vivid-Line diamond, exquisitely polished with precision, and then carefully mounted on a thin metal alloy tubular cantilever for long playing life and exceptional tracing of record grooves. A Vivid-Line diamond is exceptional in its tracing capability and is thus used in high fidelity listening and recording where the mission is to listen to and enjoy digitized music as you would the original recording.
The result exceptional fidelity and faithfulness to the original recording. We believe it is a world-class performer and one of the finest P-mount cartridge crafted today.
LP Tunes T4P Reference Series VL Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 12Hz-28kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5 cm/sec: 3mV
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 29/18dB
- Vertical tracking force: 1.0-1.5 g
- Stylus shape: Vivid-Line diamond
- Stylus radius: .0029 x .0002 inch
- Cantilever: Thin-wall alloy tube
- Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 100-200 pf
- Weight: 6 g
- Dimensions (mm): 34l x 10w x 17h
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes ATNSERIESVL
LP Tunes introduces the T4P Series V phono cartridge to enrich the availability of very high quality P-mount phono cartridges.
By preference and conviction the LP Tunes T4P Series of cartridges offer world-class craftsmanship, excellent performance, exemplary value, natural and clean tone and musicality in a single extraordinary package. They are fitted for P-mount or T4P tonearms. Each is crafted with tolerances held to mere thousandths of an inch. Stringent quality control assures that tolerances and performance criteria are maintained for each product. As in other series within the LP Tunes magnetic phono cartridge range, your investment in an entry level cartridge does not become obsolete. When your appreciation of music and critical listening develop and your demands for sophisticated electronics grow, you can easily and sensibly upgrade performance by simply installing a better stylus within the series.
The T4P Series V uses a highly polished bi-radial diamond for extracting groove information with accurate conviction and ease. It offers colorful, dynamic, natural and vivid detail for the listener to enjoy.
LP Tunes T4P Series V Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 15Hz-27kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 5mV
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 29/18dB
- Channel balance: 1.25dB
- Vertical tracking force: 1.0-1.5 g
- Stylus shape: Bi-radial, 0.3 x 0.7 mil
- Cantilever: Thin-wall tube
- Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 100-200 pf
- Weight: 6 g
- Dimensions (mm): 34l x 10w x 17h
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes ATNSERIESV
One of the finest cartridges ever made for the money and still in current US production, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II phono cartridge is also one of the most desirable cartridges in the world. Its musical excellence defies competition and transcends time. Its timeless quality of musical eloquence and over achievement make it a classic to be cherished and enjoyed for years and decades. It is also reliable and superbly crafted. That's why it received the Soundstage Award for Exceptional Value. To summarize its performance one review stated:
" The AT-OC9ML/II sets a standard that will be hard for any cartridge, moving magnet or moving coil, to match at its price."
At LP TUNES's special sale price which is less than half of retail it is an absolute steal! It is manufactured extremely well and is very reliable. Its performance is both world class and top class.
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II is a significant achievement in precision manufacturing with tolerances held to mere thousands of an inch. Stringent quality control assures that these tolerances, as well as performance criteria, are maintained by every Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II phono cartridge.
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II phono cartridge is the second generation of the highly acclaimed model. A brand new design with a gold-plated boron cantilever and MicroLine diamond tip, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II has received many accolades from music listeners and audiophiles. Moving coil cartridges are preferred by many serious audiophiles, citing clarity and transparency of tone, better defined transients, precise stereo imaging and lower distortion as reasons for their preference.
Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving coil
- Output voltage: 0.4mV
- Frequency range: 15Hz - 50kHz
- Recommended load impedance: 20 ohms or higher
- Channel balance @ 1 kHz: <1dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 32/21dB
- Stylus shape: Microline
- Stylus construction: Nude square shank
- Cantilever: Gold-plated solid boron
- Wire used for coils: PCOCC
- Dynamic compliance: 9 x 10-6cm/dyne
- Static compliance: 35 x 10-6cm/dyne
- Recommended tracking force: 1.25 - 1.75 g
- Dimensions: 1.01 x 0.66 x 0.68
- Color: Gold/Black
- Weight: 8.09 g
- Mounting: 1/2 inch
- Warranty: 1 year
Please note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers and pre amps with special compatible inputs. Their stylus assemblies are not user-replaceable.
Reviews
Soundstage Reviewers Choice
Audio Asylum 1, 2, 3
High-endaudio.com
GRADO BLACK 3 P-MOUNT T4P PHONO CARTRIDGE
Ships to US only
Grado P-mount T4P cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of P-mount T4P phono cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under the most demanding conditions. All of the range uses Grado's patented Optimized Transmission Line (OTL) technology which makes your records sound quieter, improve the height width and depth of the sound stage and offer more detail than previously achievable. Grado's OTL technology is all about delivering more music, more performance.
Grado Black P-mount T4P Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: 30dB
- Stylus type: Elliptical
- Stylus replacement: User replaceable
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Tracking force: 1.0 - 2.0 g
- Recommended tracking force: 1.5 g
- Weight: 5.5 g
For stylus replacements, refer to Related Products:
- Standard stylus: Grado Black Stylus
- Upgrade stylus: Grado Green Stylus
LP Tunes introduces the T4P Series III phono cartridge to enrich the availability of very high quality P-mount phono cartridges.
By preference and conviction the LP Tunes T4P Series of cartridges offer world-class craftsmanship, excellent performance, exemplary value, natural and clean tone and musicality in a simple extraordinary package. They are fitted for P-mount or T4P tonearms. Each is crafted with tolerances held to mere thousandths of an inch. Stringent quality control assures that tolerances and performance criteria are maintained for each product. As in other series within the LP Tunes magnetic phono cartridge range, your investment in a cartridge does not become obsolete. When your appreciation of music and critical listening develop and your demands for sophisticated electronics grow, you can easily and sensibly upgrade performance by installing a better stylus within the series.
The T4P Series III with its highly polished bi-radial stylus offers vivid harmonic and natural detail, accomplished performance, clarity and elegance. You'll hear captivating music and rediscover the simple pleasure of quiet listening.
LP Tunes T4P Series III Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 15Hz-25kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 5mV
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 26/17dB
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Vertical tracking force: 1.0-1.5 g
- Stylus shape: Bi-radial, 0.4 x 0.7 mil
- Cantilever: Thin-wall tube
- Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance: 100-200 pf
- Weight: 6 g
- Dimensions (mm): 34l x 10w x 17h
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes ATNSERIESIII
The Audio-Technica AT70 phono cartridge fits half-inch and standard mount turntables. It's full body mount is screwed directly on the headshell thus minimizing structural resonances. One of the most popular cartridges in the world, it is used by many turntable manufacturers as their cartridge of choice for original equipment in their higher quality line of turntables. It is often recommended when users want to achieve a higher level of discernment. This cartridge performs well in critical applications such as recording to digital media (CD's), preservation of LP's, and for playing your better records.
Manufactured to world class quality standards, each Audio-Technica AT70 cartridge is hand assembled with tolerances held to mere thousands of an inch. Strict quality control assures that tolerances and performance criteria are maintained for each product. This attention to every micro detail in design, construction and final assembly results in superior phono cartridges that are delightfully musical and exquisite. The Audio-Technica AT70 is time proven by decades of actual use by many thousands of satisfied users.
Audio-Technica AT70 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 3.5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 20/15dB
- Stylus type: Conical
- Stylus construction: Bonded round shank
- Cantilever construction: Alloy tube
- Tracking force range: 1.5-2.5 g
- Cartridge mount: Full body mount designed for full contact installation for minimal resonance
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