Looking to enhance the sound quality of vinyl listening? The moving magnet or moving coil cartridge you use, along with your stylus selection, can have a big impact on the sound quality. Check out our roundup of Audio-Technica cartridges to find the perfect fit for your listening needs.
Casual Listening
Made with an aluminum cantilever, the dual moving magnet AT-VM95C comes equipped with a 0.6 mil conical stylus. This cartridge offers low distortion and excellent channel separation for outstanding tonal quality. As a part of our VM95 series, the cartridge’s stylus can be replaced with any of the interchangeable AT-VMN95 styli.
The AT-VM95E is an affordable, yet impactful cartridge. This VM Series cartridge delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV, a frequency response of 20 -22,000 Hz, and features a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus.
Elevated Models
Minimize distortion with the AT-OC9XEN. The Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) coils ensure a pure audio transmission and their reverse V-shaped design puts less pressure on the stylus. The cartridge's aluminum body reduces resonance, while its dual moving coil design provides outstanding channel separation.
This dual moving coil cartridge is designed specifically for MONO vinyl records. It features a 0.65 mil conical stylus and rigid body construction for excellent sound reproduction, and it is compatible with stereo playback systems.
Audiophiles
The AT-ART9XA dual moving-coil cartridge is the ultimate solution for any audiophile. The MC cartridge features a Shibata stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever for detailed, full-range audio reproduction. For those who want a stronger output than the ART9XA’s .2 mv, we recommend checking out a similar cartridge in the ATR series, the AT-ART9XI.
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