Audio-Technica AT-ART9XI
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.
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.
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
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Frequency Response: 20-50,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 (dB at 1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
Vertical Tracking Force: 1.6-2.0 g (1.8 g standard)
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 (0.68") H × 16.8 mm (0.66") W × 25.0 mm (0.98") D
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
Threaded Hole: M2.6 x 2
Notes: moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.
