Audio Technica AT-ART1000 Direct Power Stereo Moving Coil Cartridge

Audio Technica AT-ART1000 MC Cartridge Introducing the Audio-Technica AT-ART1000, the pinnacle of phono cartridge craftsmanship. Handmade in Japan, it embodies 60 years of A-T’s pursuit of audio excellence. Designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product, it sets new standards with its innovative design. The direct power system places dual moving coils atop the stylus, ensuring unparalleled audio fidelity by minimizing cantilever effects. Each coil, wound with 20 µm PCOCC wire, generates 0.2 mV output. Featuring a high-performance line contact stylus and boron cantilever, it faithfully traces record grooves. Its titanium base and aluminum housing disperse resonance, guaranteeing consistent, high-quality playback. While the stylus assembly isn’t field-replaceable, Audio-Technica offers a Moving Coil Exchange Program for proper servicing. Audio Technica AT-ART1000 MC Cartridge Specs Frequency Response: 15-30,000 Hz Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz) Vertical Tracking Angle: 21 degrees Vertical Tracking Force: Specified for each cartridge Stylus Construction: Nude Rectangular Shank Recommended Load Impedance: Min. 30 ohms Coil Impedance: 3 ohms (1 kHz) DC Resistance: 3 ohms Coil Inductance: 1 μH (1 kHz) Output Voltage: 0.2 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) Output Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz) Stylus Shape: Special Line contact Cantilever: 0.26 mm diameter solid boron Static Compliance: 30 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne Dynamic Compliance: 12 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz) Mounting: Half-inch Dimensions: 17.3 (H) x 17 (W) x 25.5 (L) mm Accessories Included: Non-magnetic screwdriver; washer (× 2); protector; nut (× 2); cartridge installation screws (12 mm × 2, 18 mm × 2); brush; PCOCC lead wire set Body Material: Aluminum/Titanium Mounting Feature: Half-inch mount Stylus Curvature Radius: 1.5 x 0.28 mil Terminal Pins: Brass Type: Direct Power System Weight: 11 g Wire Used for Coil: 20 μm Ø PCOCC Notes: Moving coil cartridges require compatible inputs; stylus assemblies not field-replaceable. User Manual