Half-Inch Mount Cartridges

ADC LMA-1 LMA 1 LMA1 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The ADC LMA-1 LMA 1 LMA1 phono cartridge is sold out and no longer available.

ADC LMA-3 LMA 3 LMA3 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The ADC LMA-3 LMA 3 LMA3 phono cartridge is discontinued and is no longer available.

ADC QLM-32 MKIII QLM 32 MKIII QLM32 MKIII PHONO CARTRIDGE

The ADC QLM-32 MKIII QLM 32 MKIII QLM32 MKIII phono cartridge was one of the most popular cartridges. We were able to obtain new old stock units but sadly these are gone. We do not know when and if we will again be able to obtain new inventory.

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.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-110E AT 110E AT110E PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Audio-Technica AT110E is a cartridge that captures and conveys the sound and emotion of music that most of its peers overlook. The Audio-Technica AT110E has been around for decades without revision for a very good reason - and that should tell you something about its enduring musicality. Manufactured to Audio-Technica's world class quality standards, each cartridge is completely hand assembled with tolerances held to just thousands of an inch.

The Audio-Technica AT110E phono cartridge LC-OFC Improved delivers a wide sound stage, rich full, natural tone, tight bass, vibrant performance, more musical detail and nuance at a best buy price. It sounds so good and so affordable, a rare combination in high end audio.

Please note: The Audio-Technica AT110E LC-OFC requires about 50-100 hours of actual playing time before it will deliver its musical excellence.

Audio Technica AT110E Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Output voltage: 4.5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 26/17dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: 1.5dB
- Stylus tip: 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Stylus construction: Bonded
- Cantilever construction: Thin-wall tube
- Tracking force: 1-2 g
- Weight: 7.2g
- Stylus replacement: Audio-Technica ATN110E

Reviews & Feedback
A customer's quote: "I must say, the sound quality is SUPERB! The cartridge seems to filter out any scratching noises! How does it do that?..."

Positive Feedback
In Audio Asylum by star man

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

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-33EV AT 33EV AT33EV PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Audio-Technica AT33EV cartridge super cedes the AT33ANV, a limited edition and highly rated model launched in 2006 to mark Audio-Technica's 45th anniversary. The Audio-Technica AT33EV cartridge is thoughtfully and thoroughly designed, meticulously and exquisitely crafted so that each component part enhances the cartridge's ability to reproduce signal from the record grooves accurately, perfectly as technologically possible. It is a perfectionist's cartridge.

"It brought out more of what's embedded in the grooves of my LPs than any MC in its price range."¹

Features
- Resonance damping design reduces the minutest unnecessary vibration
- Hardened duralumin tapered pipe cantilever to reproduce natural sound without distortion
- High quality nude elliptical stylus that traces the grooves and reproduces with opulence
- 10 ohms middle impedance specification to minimize signal loss due to the coil's electrical resistance
- PCOCC6N coil enables purer transmission because it is not subject to grain boundaries in the direction of transmission
- Neodymium magnet with dramatically enhanced and concentrated magnetic energy
- Coil stabilizing VC mold that affixes the coil minimizes unnecessary noise and parasitic resonance and thus enhances treble sound quality
- Internal housing anti-vibration damping material, Hanenite, suppresses unwanted vibration and allows outstanding performance of the dual moving coils to fully express itself
- Brass installation screw used to match the cartridge's high quality sound

Audio-Technica AT33EV Cartridge Specifications
- Type: MC type
- Frequency range: 15Hz-50kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,3.54cm/sec: 0.3mV
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 30dB
- Output balance @ 1kHz: 0.5dB
- Stylus pressure: 1.8-2.2g (2.0g standard)
- Coil impedance: 10 ohms (1kHz)
- Direct current resistance: 10 ohms
- Recommended load resistance: 100 ohms or more (w/ head amplifier connected)
- Coil inductance: 22 mu H (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 4010 - 6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance : 1010 - 6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus tip: 0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical
- Cantilever: Duralumin tapered pipe
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions (mm): H16 x W16.6 x L6.5
- Weight: 6.9 g

Accessories
- Non-magnetic body screwdriver x 1
- Stylus Protector x 1
- Cartridge installation screws & nuts - 13 mm x 2, 19 mm x 2, nut x 2, washer x 2
- Stylus brush x 1

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-3600 AT 3600 AT3600 INDUSTRY STANDARD PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Audio-Technica AT3600 is probably the most ubiquitous cartridge in the world. Yet it is relatively unknown by its real model name. Why? Because it is private labeled. It is used by many turntable name brands as their cartridge of choice for a pre-installed cartridge. It's no wonder. The Audio Technica AT3600 has been time tested and proven by decades of actual use for quality, durability, cost-effectiveness and fine sound.

Audio Technica AT3600 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage: 5.3mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 24/15dB
- Stylus type: Conical
- Stylus construction: Bonded round shank

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-3600L AT 3600L AT3600L PHONO CARTRIDGE

The Audio-Technica AT3600L is probably the most ubiquitous cartridge in the world. It is used by many turntable name brands as their cartridge of choice for a pre-installed cartridge. It's no wonder. The Audio Technica AT3600L has been time tested and proven by decades of actual use for quality, durability, cost-effectiveness, and fine sound.

Audio Technica AT3600L Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage: 4.2mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 24/15dB
- Tracking force: 2.5 - 3.5 g
- Stylus type: Conical diamond
- Stylus construction: Bonded round shank
- Cantilever: Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) 
- Weight: 5.7 g<br>
- Dimensions: 17,0 (H) x 16,3 (W) x 31,0 (L) mm
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AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-440ML PHONO CARTRIDGE

Discontinued, see related products

Original AT-440ML/OCC cartridge, sound quality, extended frequency and performance

Audio-Technica is the world leader in phonograph cartridges. Its cartridges are used by many renowned companies as original installed equipment and under private label. It is one of the last manufacturers to offer a full line of phono cartridge products that meet the needs of many budget segments, turntable/tonearm requirements and performance levels.

Audio-Technica's moving magnet cartridge design is patented and delivers "Practically Identical to the Cutter Head" performance. Instead of using a single, large magnet like other cartridge manufacturers, Audio-Technica's patented Vector-Aligned Dual Magnet design positions two tiny magnets 90 degrees apart. These magnets are positioned directly in line with the two groove walls and each magnet incorporates a separate, independent coil structure. This low magnet mass and geometry allows exact translation of record groove motion into matching electrical signals, ensuring excellent channel seperation, extended frequency response and superior tracking.

Each Audio-Technica cartridge is hand-assembled with tolerances held to mere thousandths of an inch. Stringent 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 musically accurate.

With the AT-440ML phono cartridge, Audio-Technica delivers musical excellence in an affordable audiophile cartridge that rightfully should be compared with moving magnets costing many times its price. The Audio-Technica AT-440ML's excellence lies in its advanced technology, design and materials uniquely available to Audio-Technica because of its deep technical history and production capabilities.

Audio-Technica AT-440ML Phono Cartridge Specifications

• Frequency Response (Hz): 5-32,000
• Output Voltage: (mV, 1kHz,5cm/sec: 5.0
• Channel Balance: (dB, 1kHz: 0.75
• Channel Separation (dB, 1kHz: 30
• 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: 17.3l x 16w x 28h
• Stylus Replacement: Audio-Technica ATN-440ML
• Accessories Included: Screwdriver, Screws, Nuts, Headshell Wires

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-70 AT 70 AT70 PHONO CARTRIDGE

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

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-71E AT 71E AT71E PHONO CARTRIDGE

The half-inch standard mount Audio-Technica AT-71E cartridge sounds rich and crystal clean. It is manufactured to Audio-Technica's world-class quality standards, the Audio-Technica AT-71E cartridge performs tirelessly with speed, delicacy and extension.

Audio-Technica AT-71E Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 3.5mV
- Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 22/15dB
- Stylus type: 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Stylus construction: Bonded round shank
- Tracking force range: 1.5-2 g
- Cantilever: Alloy tube

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-95B AT 95B AT95B CARTRIDGE
- The world-class AT-95E with Black stylus

The legacy of excellence continues. The Audio-Technica AT-95B phono cartridge, the black version of the AT-95E, was named one of the industry's best products by the Editors of Stereophile.¹ Previously, the Audio-Technica AT-95E phono cartridge received the same high recommendation: Stereophile Recommended Component October 2004, 2005 and April 2006 (Vol. 27 No.10, Vol. 28 No.10 and Vol. 29 No.4). Packaged by LP Tunes, the Audio-Technica AT-95B is the only inexpensive cartridge included in the Stereophile Recommended List. All the other cartridges range from $200 - $17,000! Stereotimes.com March 2007 rated the Audio-Technica AT-95E phono cartridge Highly Recommended.

The Audio-Technica AT-95E 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 AT-95E is delightfully affordable and available. Since October, 2004 and up to the present, the Audio-Technica AT-95E 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 AT-95E 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 AT-95E integrates the range of the sonic bandwidth very well: no part of the spectrum sticks out at the listener. It doesn’t sound bright and it doesn’t 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 AT-95E 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 AT-95E phono cartridge has been consistently rated a "Best Buy" in the UK and we agree wholeheartedly.

Audio-Technica AT-95E Phono Cartridge Specifications
- 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: Highly polished elliptical diamond stylus, 0.4 x 0.7 mil
- Tracking force range: 1.5 - 2.5 g
- Tracking force, recommended: 2.0 g (20 mN)
- Vertical tracking angle: 20°
- Coil impedance @ 1kHz: 2.8k ohms
- Coil inductance@ 1kHz: 400 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47k ohms
- Color: Black
- Weight: 6.6 g
- Dimensions (mm): L 30.5 x W 17.0 x H 17.20
- Stylus replacement: Audio-Technica ATN95EB

¹ Michael Fremer et al, "Recommended Components: Editors Top Picks For The Industry's Best Products," Stereophile, Vol.34 No.4 (April 2011): 66.

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.

 

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-F2 AT F2 ATF2 PHONO CARTRIDGE

The new Audio-Technica AT-F2 stereo moving coil cartridge offers unheard of musical achievement and value. It is an excellent example of Audio-Technica's latest leap and advancement in technical expertise, unique technological knowledge, and employment of hybrid materials to engineer MC cartridges of optimal and world-class performance. In this instance, its high achievement is fulfilled through a balance of material use and technical implementations each contributing to the AT-F2's musical rightness - the reverse V-shaped dual left and right coil design, special elliptical stylus, aluminum pipe cantilever, PCOCC coil, Neodymium magnet, and precision crafted sturdy aluminum base.

Audio-Technica AT-F2 Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Type: Moving coil
- Frequency response: 15Hz-30kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 0.32mV
- Tracking force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Recommended load impedance: Minimum 100 ohms
- Coil impedance: 12 ohms (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 12 ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: >1.5dB
- Dynamic compliance: 9.0 x 10^-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Static compliance: 35 x 10^-6cm/dyne
- Stylus: Elliptical 0.3 0.7 mil
- Vertical tracking angle: 23
- Dimensions: 17.3"h x 16.8"w x 25.4"l
- Weight: 5.0 g
- Accessories included: Stylus protector (x 1), nuts (x 2), washers (x 2), cartridge mounting screws 5 mm (x 2), 9 mm (x 2)