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Offered is „Audio Technica ART20 Retipped“ by Audio Technica as exhibit from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 462303969 ends on 17.11.2026 at 09:33 o'clock.
Compared with a typical used moving-coil upgrade at this price, this is firmly in ambitious territory: €1,490 sits well above the €505 75th percentile and far beyond the €228 median for recent comparable listings. That doesn’t make it unreasonable on its face, but it does mean the value has to rest on condition, retip quality, and documented performance rather than price alone.
The upside is straightforward: this is a serious cartridge class that, when properly retipped, can deliver top-tier detail, speed, and tracking finesse, so a clean example can be very rewarding. The key things to verify are who did the retip, whether the cantilever and stylus profile match the seller’s claims, and how much usable life remains, since those details matter more than cosmetics here.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1962 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica began as a phonograph cartridge specialist, launching the innovative AT-1 moving-magnet model with a diamond-tipped cantilever that revolutionized affordable high-fidelity playback. Starting with just three employees in a rented house and one million yen in capital, the company quickly expanded, supplying cartridges to Japanese audio manufacturers and relocating as demand surged. This heritage of precision engineering and democratic access to superior sound defines its enduring Japanese craftsmanship.
Audio-Technica has broadened far beyond cartridges into a comprehensive lineup of hi-fi essentials, excelling in headphones, professional microphones, turntables, and phonographic styli. While not heavily focused on amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, it produces elite receivers, wireless systems, and cables, alongside OEM transducers and sensors for pro audio. Its turntables and headphones span entry-level to audiophile grades, with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling models bridging consumer and studio needs.
Renowned for delivering exceptional value through durable, innovative design, Audio-Technica occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliability without extravagant pricing. It garners consistent awards for performance and builds trust via Olympic-grade microphones and global subsidiaries, appealing to discerning buyers seeking proven engineering over boutique exclusivity.
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