audio technica AT-ART20 Moving Coil Cartridge

Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in their ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in their high-end lineup, they had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analog sound reproduction and optimise the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge. Based on cartridge technologies and know-how cultivated over their long history, and employing the best materials and advanced processing techniques, they created a magnetic core moving coil cartridge that’s optimally structured to reproduce sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording. Audio Technica AT-ART20 Moving Coil Cartridge Unparalleled expressive power to depict every tone and space As a top-of-the-line MC cartridge, the AT-ART20 transmits an astonishing amount of information with high resolution, while capturing musical expression. The sound field stage is realistic, regardless of music genre, fully delivering the expressiveness of a performer's voice and the instrument’s original dynamic qualities. Exceptional Build High-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating The thickness of the gold-plated portion has been increased to approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance. Resonance suppression by combining various materials The cartridge construction consists of an aluminum base, titanium housing, and elastomer undercover. The unique combination of these materials minimises resonance. Sense of Life and Dynamism Precision-machined titanium with polished finish By utilising the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which has a history stretching back more than 100 years, Audio-Technica has realised an organic design with a beautifully curved surface that has never been seen in a cartridge before. The combination of this design and advanced cutting technology has also made it possible to reduce the thickness of the titanium, resulting in a significant weight reduction. FEATURES Provides superlative analog sound reproduction Reproduces sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording Newly designed magnetic circuit improves the cartridge’s efficiency Output voltage is improved by more than 15% without increasing the number of coil turns which can increase mass and impedance. High-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating are approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance Constructed of titanium, and aluminum with an elastomer undercover to reduce undesirable resonance Special line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever with a 0.28 mm diameter provide premium high-frequency response with minimal inner-groove distortion for consistent reproduction Utilises the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, with history stretching back more than 100 years Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20 to 50,000 Hz Channel Separation 30 dB (1 kHz) Vertical Tracking Angle 20° Vertical Tracking Force 1.6 to 2.0 g (1.8 g standard) Stylus Construction Nude Recommended Load Impedance ≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected) Coil Impedance 12 ohms (1 kHz) DC Resistance 12 ohms Coil Inductance 25 μH (1 kHz) Output Voltage 0.55 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) Stylus Shape Special Line Contact Cantilever 0.28 mm (0.011”) diameter solid boron Static Compliance 23 × 10-6 cm/dyne Dynamic Compliance 13 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) Cartridge Weight 9.0 g (0.32 oz) Dimensions 17.3 mm (0.68”)×16.8 mm (0.66”)×26.6 mm (1.05”) (H×W×D) Accessories Included Non-magnetic screwdriver, Brush, Washer × 2, Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm (0.20”) × 2 , 8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2 , 12.0 mm (0.47”) × 2), Protector Threaded Hole M2.6 × 2 Stylus Curvature Radius 1.5 × 0.28 mil