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The Air Tight PC-1 is a low-output moving-coil phono cartridge introduced by the Japanese high-end audio manufacturer Air Tight. It features a precision-engineered cantilever and stylus assembly designed to extract fine musical detail from vinyl records with high accuracy. The PC-1 is known for its balanced tonal character, strong tracking ability, and wide frequency response.
OVERVIEW
Very Good condition Pre-Owned Air Tight PC-1
Original box
Rated 8/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Type: Moving-Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge
• Output Voltage: 0.4 mV
• Internal Impedance: 1 Ω
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
• Channel Balance: Within 0.5 dB
• Recommended Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.0 g
• Cartridge Weight: 12 g
• Stylus: Line Contact Diamond
• Cantilever: Boron
• Handcrafted in Japan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Air Tight emerged from the vision of Atsushi Miura, a veteran Luxman engineer who joined the company in 1956 and championed vacuum tubes amid the shift to transistors. Retiring in 1985, Miura partnered with Masami Ishiguro to found A&M Ltd. in Osaka, Japan, launching the Air Tight brand in 1986. Their debut ATM-1 power amplifier, a push-pull EL34 design, embodied a philosophy of direct signal paths, point-to-point hand-wiring, and premium components, rejecting printed circuit boards for purest sound.
The brand specializes in artisanal tube amplifiers, preamplifiers with phono stages, and select integrated models, all hand-assembled in small batches by father and son in their Osaka facility. While primarily focused on amplification, Air Tight emphasizes tube-centric purity over broad categories like speakers, DACs, or headphones, prioritizing meticulous construction for uncolored, lifelike reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Air Tight commands reverence among audiophiles for its confidential, zero-compromise production and reference-grade performance. Legendary status stems from decades of global appeal, from early exports to Hong Kong and China, making it a boutique choice for discerning buyers seeking Japanese precision and tube authenticity over mass-market volumes.
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