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2019-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

detailed and accurate smooth and not edgy.

I have a nice high end system with efficient detailed speakers. this system shows up any deficiencies in components. while other high dollar carts sound delightful they tend to be rather smoothed out sometimes missing detail. the ART9 has excellent detail and accuracy without sounding strained or harsh. one of those carts where you don't hear it, but the music. I will bring out the best in a good recording but is merciless on a bad recording. all the deficiencies are there bare and naked. Easy enough to mount just be careful of the stylus. you can get a retip from Audio Technica like I had to do. (kids) I will always have this cart in my collection as it is a good bar to compare other carts to.

Antimatter

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detailed and accurate smooth and not edgy.

By Antimatter

I have a nice high end system with efficient detailed speakers. this system shows up any deficiencies in components. while other high dollar carts sound delightful they tend to be rather smoothed out sometimes missing detail. the ART9 has excellent detail and accuracy without sounding strained or harsh. one of those carts where you don't hear it, but the music. I will bring out the best in a good recording but is merciless on a bad recording. all the deficiencies are there bare and naked. Eas...

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Utilizing the same vibration system, neodymium magnet and permendur yoke as the AT-OC9/III MicroCoil cartridge, the AT-ART9 is designed to provide sound reproduction of the highest quality. The cartridge's special line contact stylus, with a 40 Mum x 7 Mum curvature radius and a 0.26 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, enables an extremely accurate reading of the record groove and faithful transfer of the signal from the stylus tip to the magnetic coil.

The VC mold design ensures stability and rigidity, while the dual moving coil (fashioned from high-performance PCOCC wire) offers excellent stereo separation and improved frequency response for long-lasting performance. The hybrid housing of machined aluminum and hard plastic, along with the machined aluminum base supporting the magnetic circuit and vibration system, reduces unwanted resonance and supports stable playback.

Audio-Technica AT-ART9 Features

  • Premium magnetic core moving coil type cartridge
  • Builds on basic magnetic design of the limited-edition AT50ANV and vibration system of the AT-OC9/III
  • Special line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever with a 0.26 mm diameter
  • Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy
  • PCOCC used for coils and terminal pins
  • Very high-quality magnetic circuit
  • VC mold design ensures stability and rigidity, limiting unnecessary coil movement and reducing distortion
  • Hybrid body of machined aluminum and hard plastic reduces unnecessary resonance
  • Machined aluminum base
  • High-separation, wide-response dual moving coil

What's in the box:

  • Audio-Technica AT-ART9 Dual Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
  • Non-Magnetic Screwdriver
  • 2x Washers
  • 2x Nuts
  • 2x 12mm Cartridge Installation Screws
  • 2x 18mm Cartridge Installation Screws
  • Plastic Protector
  • Brush
  • PCOCC Lead Wire Set
  • Audio-Technica 1 Year Limited Warranty