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Audio-Technica AT 1503 MkII Tonearm Good condition Audio Technica AT 1503 MII tonearm. Bearings are smooth and arm is in tidy cosmetic condition. A tonearm cable (DIN to RCA) is not included but these are readily available online ranging from $50 to $500 plus depending on quality. Comes with a Nagaoka MP-11 cartridge which is in need of a new stylus. My asking price includes shipping. From the Vinyl Engine website: The AT 1503 was designed for broadcast applications and has similar (if not identical) to the ATP-12T professional arm. The arm features adjustable tracking force, anti-skat
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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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