Cartridges

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-ART9 MC PHONO CARTRIDGE 0.5 mV
- Hearing a thousand glorious notes and blank spaces

The AT-ART9 is Audio-Technica's flagship moving-coil cartridge. Combining the craftsmanship, artistry and leading-edge engineering derived from the AT50ANV, AT-ART7 and AT-OC9/III cartridges, the AT-ART9 employs a vibration system and magnetic circuit that are the best-ever within the series thus resulting in exquisitely transparent and naturally complete sound quality. It is so startlingly honest that your ears convey to your right brain and it comes to a singularly quick conclusion - this is real music at its best. Just like the body knows real sugar from processed substitute. Still, it will throw you off - until your left brain processes this truth, logically, deductively and empirically.

 

● Its new magnetic circuit design adopts permendur yoke and neodymium magnet for dramatically increased magnetic energy, extremely low noise and improved bass response.

● Special line contact stylus with tip curvature radii of 40μm 7μm adopted in AT50ANV and solid boron cantilever with a 0.26 mm diameter allow accurate transfer of music signals from the stylus tip to the generating coil.

● Dual moving coil for high separation and wide response.

● Hybrid body inherited from the AT-ART7 cartridge design to suppress unwanted parasitic and deleterious resonances. The housing is made of machined aluminum materials to dissipate parasitic resonances for unimpeded sound quality and clarity.

● PCOCC coil wiring for direct and pure signal transmission

● High-quality brass screws for headshell attachment offers the best match for optimal sound quality.

Audio-Technica AT-ART9 Specifications
- Type: Moving Coil VM Dual Magnet Stereo
- Playback frequency range: 15 ~ 50,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 0.5 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation: 30 dB (1kHz)
- Output balance: 0.5 dB (1kHz)
- Tracking force: 1.6 ~ 2.0 g (1.8 g standard)
- Coil impedance: 12 Ω (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 12 Ω
- Rec. load impedance: 100 Ω or more (when head amplifier connected)
- Coil inductance: 25 μH (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 35 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 18 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus: Special line contact stylus with tip radii curvature of 40μm 7μm
- Cantilever: Diameter 0.26mm solid boron
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions: 17.3(H) 17(W) 25.6(L) mm
- Weight: 8.5 g
- Accessories: non-magnetic driver 1, washer 2, Protector 1, Cartridge mounting screws 12mm 2,18 mm 2, Nut 2, Brush 1, PCOCC lead set 1.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Reviews & Discussions
- "New ART-9 up and running..."

 

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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, 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.

 

NAGAOKA MP-200 MP 200 MP200 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Nagaoka MP-200 is a cartridge of musical nuances. On one hand, it is a very refined cartridge that offers an organic and fluid presentation with an engaging midrange reproduction of vocals and instruments, and superbly smooth highs. On the other hand, it expresses the fine detail, luster, dynamics and presence of music that are so often veiled and obscured by smooth sounding cartridges. It is this ability to engage music with its contrasts that makes the MP-200 so endearing, involving and extraordinary when compared to its price peers and beyond.

For many, this is the final cartridge to own given its affordability and return on musical enjoyment. For the few who seek beyond, the Nagaoka the MP-300 and MP-500 offer suitable alternatives for solace.

Nagaoka MP-200 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Cantilever: High-strength Boron
- Stylus type: Superfine elliptical diamond
- Weight: 6.5 g
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 4mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-23kHz
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: > 1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 25dB
- Recommended loading: 47k ohms
- Dynamic compliance: 7.2 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Static compliance: 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g
- Break-in period: 30 hours
- Stylus replacement: Nagaoka JN-P200

LP Tunes Ortofon 2M Blue Pre-mount

This LP Tunes Pre-mount consists of an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge mounted onto a world-class HD headshell for your convenience.

• LP Tunes High-Definition inch mount headshell
• Aerospace alloy for tensile strength and low resonance
• SOAR HD5 headshell wires for exceptional sound quality
• Aligned length ~52 mm for use with many tonearms
• Alignment adjustable for extra precision and compatibility
• Free alignment protractor
• 16.7g weight with mounted Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge

LP Tunes DEFT 2 PHONO CARTRIDGE

"The Deft 2 is wonderful. I still love the sound of it and have it mounted in my one and only head shell." - Jim Fosgate

LP Tunes introduces the Harmonic Opulence DEFT 2 phono cartridge, a performer of remarkable simplicity and genius. The nomenclature says it all. In harmony with music, it sounds organic and real as music played in real time and space.

The LP Tunes Harmonic Opulence (HO) series of cartridges offer extraordinary performance, exemplary value, natural tone and musicality in a simple package.They are fitted for half-inch tonearms. Each is meticulously crafted. 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 installing a better stylus within the series.

The LP Tunes HO Deft 2 cartridge with its advanced hyperelliptical stylus offers excellent extractive performance and musical wealth.

LP Tunes Deft2 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 15Hz-29kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 5 cm/sec: 4mV
- Channel separation: > 28dB @ 1kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Vertical tracking force: 1.25 - 2.0 g
- Stylus shape: Hyperelliptical
- Cantilever: Thin-wall tube
- Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
- Weight: 5 g
- Dimensions (mm): 30l x 18w x 17h
- Stylus replacement: LP Tunes ND2

STANTON 680E.V3 680E V3 CARTRIDGE
- Audiophile elliptical cartridge for DJ's, producers and audio recording

The highly acclaimed Stanton 680E.V3 cartridge is perfect for DJ's, producers and audio recording professionals. It's the latest and greatest production of Stanton's 4-coil standard mount stereo cartridge line for club DJs. Considered the best moving iron for dance music, the Stanton 680E.V3 features a wide-band frequency response for clear sound and stereo imaging. It comes equipped with the Stanton N680E stylus which features a highly polished elliptical diamond designed for long playing life and precision tracing of record grooves to extract the subtle details in the vinyl. The Stanton 680E.V3 also features a new design and comes in a plastic carry case.

Made in the USA.

Stanton 680E.V3 Cartridge Specifications
- Stylus type: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
- Nominal output @ 1kHz: 3.9mV
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 30dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: Within 2dB
- Tracking force: 2 - 5 g
- DC resistance: 1,300 ohms
- Inductance: 930 mH
- Weight: 6.3 g
- Tracking ability: 80 @ 3 g
- Recommended load: 47k ohms and 275 pF
- Stylus replacement: Stanton N680E
- Color: Grey

PFANSTIEHL P-188D P 188D P188D IMPROVED STEREO PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Pfanstiehl P-188D P 188D P188D stereo phono cartridge features an improved needle stylus with an aluminum cantilever and a highly polished conical diamond. It offers long playing life (estimated 500 playing hours plus), better performance, enhanced detail and clarity. Other alternative cartridges may use a sapphire or equivalent inferior stylus tip which is rated for only 50-100 playing hours.

BANG & OLUFSEN MMC-4 MMC 4 MMC4 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Bang & Olufsen MMC4 phono cartridge offers high-quality sound at an affordable price. It features a Titanium-bonded elliptical diamond. It is packaged in the original Bang & Olufsen box. Bang & Olufsen recently discontinued production of the MMC4 phono cartridge, however we still have a few units available for your listening pleasure.

Bang & Olufsen MMC4 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving micro cross
- Output voltage: 2.12mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 2.5 dB
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation: >22dB
- Stylus Type: Elliptical
- Cantilever: Tapered aluminum tube
- Compliance: 20mm/N
- Recommended tracking force: 1.2 g
- Weight: 1.6 g

ORTOFON OM-5E OM 5E OM5E CARTRIDGE

The Ortofon OM5E OM 5E phono cartridge is the least expensive cartridge that Ortofon offers. It uses the same high performance cartridge body as its sibling up the line and it comes with a special elliptical diamond stylus. As in other Ortofon OM series cartridges, it portrays music naturally across the frequency spectrum.

And when its time for you to seek more discernment, you can easily upgrade to a higher level of performance by simply replacing the stylus to a Stylus 10, 20, 30 and 40. You can enjoy music now and even further later on when you choose to.

Ortofon OM5E Specifications
- Frequency range: 20 - 25,000 Hz
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec.: 4.0 mV
- Channel balance at 1 kHz: 2.0 dB
- Channel separation at 1 kHz / 15 kHz: 22 / 15 dB
- Tracking ability: 60 m
- Dynamic compliance: 20 m/mN
- Stylus: .0003 x .0007 inch special elliptical diamond
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.0 g
- Tracking force, recommended: 1.75 g
- Tracking angle: 20
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ω
- Internal inductance: 450 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 KΩ
- Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5 g
- Stylus replacement: Ortofon Stylus 5E

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-F3/III AT F3/III ATF3/III PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Audio-Technica AT-F3/III stereo moving coil cartridge lets the music flow naturally from the grooves. This is achieved through a combination of special technical features each designed to capture more from the record grooves: the dual moving coil design, elliptical stylus, aluminum pipe cantilever and the vertical stabilizer mechanism.

Features
- Neodymium magnet for dramatically increased magnetic energy
- PCOCC used for coils and terminal pins for pure transmissions
- Dual moving coils for high separation and wide response
- Durable construction dedicated to achieving increased rigidity for improved signal-to-noise ratio

Audio-Technica AT-F3/III Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Type: Moving coil
- Frequency response: 15Hz-50kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 0.35mV
- Tracking force: 1.8-2.2 g (2 g standard)
- Recommended load impedance: Minimum 100 ohms
- Coil impedance: 12 ohms (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 12 ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 27dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: >1.5dB
- Dynamic compliance: 9.0 x 10^-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Static compliance: 35 x 10^-6cm/dyne
- Stylus type: 0.2 × 0.7 mil elliptical
- Suspension wires: Stainless
- Vertical tracking angle: 23°
- Dimensions (mm): H17.3 x W18.8 x L25.4
- Weight: 5 g
- Accessories included: Screwdriver, stylus protector, screws, nuts, washers

Reviews & Feedback
Just wanted to let you know that I received the AT-F3/III Wednesday and got it up and running. I mounted it on my REGA P3-24 using the Denneson Soundtractor, tracking at 2 grams and using a 2mm spacer under the arm. All I can say is WOW! A-T really improved on the original AT-F3/II. Sound is so much smoother and the shift to medium compliance is a HUGE +. It does very well on the RB-301 arm and is an unbelievable bargain at it's price...which I'm sure won't last long...

I have to tell you that I had an ORTO Salsa prior to the AT and I have to say that the AT is really a better cartridge...even though the Orto is twice as expensive. The Orto is just to HOT and in-you-face. Also, it tended to wobble a tad similar to the Grado dance. The AT just let's the music flow and makes you forget all the technical aspects and headaches you just suffered in tonearm/cart setup... This one's a WINNER!

Thanks for making this available,
JA
10-23-2010

If you have lost or broken your stylus guard, we're selling replacements!

Compatible with all Ortofon 2M Series cartridges & styli. 

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PFANSTIEHL P-132D P 132D P132D PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Pfanstiehl P-132D P 132D P132D phono cartridge replaces the Varco TN4AD cartridge, Admiral 78A249-2, Astatic 17, Astatic 153, EV 149, EV 5126D, Morse 221F and other similar cartridges.

GRADO RED 3 RED3 P-MOUNT T4P PHONO CARTRIDGE

Ships to US only

Grado P-mount T4P phono cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The Grado Prestige series of P-mount T4P 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 Red 3 P-Mount T4P Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 5mV
- Frequency response: 10Hz-55kHz
- 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 Red Stylus
- Downgrade stylus: Grado Blue Stylus

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-440MLB AT 440MLB AT440MLB PHONO CARTRIDGE
- With improved stylus damper and contacts

With its improved stylus mechanicals, advanced generator, and Microline stylus, the very latest model of this highly regarded and multi-awarded moving magnet cartridge continues to offer top rate performance.

Audio-Technica AT440MLb Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 4mV
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.0dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 28dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-25kHz
- Dynamic compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 10
- Static compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 40
- Stylus type: 0.12 mil nude square micro-linear
- Cantilever: Aluminum tube
- 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
- Load Capacitance: 100 - 200 pF
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Color: Black/Violet
- Weight: 6.5 g
- Dimensions (mm): H17.3 x W16 x D28.2
- Stylus replacement: Audio-Technica ATN440MLb
- Accessories included: Screwdriver, screws, nuts, headshell wires

 

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-125LC CARTRIDGE

The Audio-Technica AT-125LC is one of the most desirable cartridges. The VM type AT-125LC dual magnet vibration and generation systems has been highly regarded all over the world. We chanced upon a batch of new old stock AT-125LC phono cartridges and are thus able to offer this in a very limited quantity to collectors and very discriminating listeners.

LC-OFC Wire for High-Efficiency, High Linearity Signal Transfer

The Audio-Technica AT-125LC cartridge is fitted with LC-OFC lead wires. LC-OFC (Linear-Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper) is a highly refined copper material free of oxidizing agents and other impurities. A special process is used to elongate the lattice structure of the of the material to minimize the number of crystals in a given length of wire. For example, in standard copper there are more than 150,000 crystal boundaries for every meter length of wire. The LC-OFC reduces this number to 20 (less than 1/7500). The result is a startling drop in transmission losses and distortion across these boundaries. Signal transfer efficiency is improved and linearity is maintained even for extremely low signal levels. The use of LC-OFC wires assures that the fidelity of the signal reproduced by the Audio-Technica AT-125LC cartridge is transferred to the amplifier stage without modification.

Audio-Technica AT-125LC Phono Cartridge Specifications

• Output Voltage: 5.0 mV
• Frequency Response: 10Hz-28kHz: 29/20 dB
• Channel Balance: 1.0dB
• Channel Separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 29/20 dB
• Tracking Force: 1.0 - 1.8 g
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47 ΩΩ
• Load Capacitance: 100 - 200 pF
• Stylus Shape: Highly Polished and Shaped Titanium Bonded Linear Contact Diamond
• Cantilever: Tapered Tube
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20
• Weight: 6.5g
• Accessories Included: Screwdriver, Cartridge Installation Tools, Washers, Screws, Nuts, Stylus Brush