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Audio-Technica AT-ART9XI Dual MC Moving-Coil Cartridge
PREOWNED
– FULLY TESTED – COMPLETE AND IN GREAT CONDITION
Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm
diameter solid boron cantilever, the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as
Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core MC cartridge.
The “ART” in the model number stands for Audio-Technica
Reference Transducer, a designation that we give only to our flagship phono
cartridges. The specially designed magnetic circuit boasts an output voltage of
0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec), making the cartridge easy to use and capable of
reproducing even the most delicate expressions, while also ensuring dynamic
playback. The dual moving coils (fashioned from high-performance PCOCC wire)
are aligned in an inverted V shape to provide high separation and wide response
for clear sound localization and minimal distortion. Threaded cartridge
mounting holes make installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm incredibly
easy.
• Audio-Technica’s
flagship magnetic core moving coil cartridge
• Dual
moving coils are aligned in an inverted V shape, providing high separation
and wide response for clear sound localization and minimal distortion
• Special
line contact stylus ensures faithful reproduction of the music signal, and
the 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever provides excellent response
characteristics
• Neodymium
magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy
• Specially
designed magnetic circuit provides an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5
cm/sec)
• PCOCC
coils ensure high-fidelity transmission
• Machined
aluminum base supports both the magnetic circuit and the vibration system,
ensuring excellent playback stability
• Hybrid
body of machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic reduces undesirable
parasitic resonance
• Threaded
cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or
integrated tonearm
Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency
Response
20-50,000
Hz
Channel
Separation
30 (dB
at 1 kHz)
Vertical
Tracking Angle
20°
Stylus
Construction
Nude
Recommended
Load Impedance
Min.
100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)
Coil
Impedance
12 ohms
(1 kHz)
DC
Resistance
12 ohms
Coil
Inductance
25 µH
(1 kHz)
Output
Voltage
0.5 mV
(1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Output
Channel Balance
0.5 dB
(1 kHz)
Stylus
Shape
Special
line contact
Cantilever
0.28 mm
diameter solid boron
Static
Compliance
25 x
10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic
Compliance
15 x
10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Mounting
Half-inch
Cartridge
Weight
8.5 g
(0.30 oz)
Dimensions
17.3 mm
(0.68″) H × 16.8 mm (0.66″) W × 25.0 mm (0.98″) D
Accessories
Included
Accessories
Included: Non-magnetic screwdriver; 2 washers; cartridge installation screws
(M2.6) (5.0 mm × 2, 8.0 mm × 2, 10.0 mm x 2, 12.0 mm x 2); protector; brush
Notes
Note:
moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs;
their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.
Generating expert take…
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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