AT-ART9XI Dual Moving Coil Cartridge

Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic...

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Brand	Audio-Technica
Type	Cartridges
Tags	Cartridge, Turntable, Vinyl

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Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core MC cartridge.

The “ART” in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer, a designation that we give only to our flagship phono cartridges. The specially designed magnetic circuit boasts an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec), making the cartridge easy to use and capable of reproducing even the most delicate expressions, while also ensuring dynamic playback. The dual moving coils (fashioned from high-performance PCOCC wire) are aligned in an inverted V shape to provide high separation and wide response for clear sound localization and minimal distortion. Threaded cartridge mounting holes make installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm incredibly easy.

FEATURES:

Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core moving coil cartridge
Dual moving coils are aligned in an inverted V shape, providing high separation and wide response for clear sound localization and minimal distortion
Special line contact stylus ensures faithful reproduction of the music signal, and the 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever provides excellent response characteristics
Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke significantly increase magnetic energy
Specially designed magnetic circuit provides an output voltage of 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
PCOCC coils ensure high-fidelity transmission
Machined aluminum base supports both the magnetic circuit and the vibration system, ensuring excellent playback stability
Hybrid body of machined aluminum and high-rigidity plastic reduces undesirable parasitic resonance
Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm

SPECIFICATIONS:

Frequency Response
20-50,000 Hz

Channel Separation
30 (dB at 1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle
20°

Stylus Construction
Nude

Recommended Load Impedance
Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)

Coil Impedance
12 ohms (1 kHz)

DC Resistance
12 ohms

Coil Inductance
25 µH (1 kHz)

Output Voltage
0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)

Output Channel Balance
0.5 dB (1 kHz)

Stylus Shape
Special line contact

Cantilever
0.28 mm diameter solid boron

Static Compliance
25 x 10-6 cm/dyne

Dynamic Compliance
15 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Mounting
Half-inch

Cartridge Weight
8.5 g (0.30 oz)

Dimensions
17.3 mm H × 16.8 mm W × 25.0 mm D

Accessories Included
Accessories Included: Non-magnetic screwdriver; 2 washers; cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm × 2, 8.0 mm × 2, 10.0 mm x 2, 12.0 mm x 2); protector; brush

Notes
Note: moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.