Audio Technica AT-ART1000x MC Cartridge

Introducing the AT-ART1000x 

Direct Power Moving Coil Cartridge from Audio Technica

This next-generation cartridge takes the philosophy and design of the innovation AT-ART1000 to a new level, with a more refined direct power system for improved efficiency and enhanced bass reproduction. Developed and manufactured in Japan, utilising cutting-edge materials and design elements, the AT-ART1000X delivers the ultimate listening experience to audiophiles around the world.

Unique Direct Power System

The innovative direct power system developed for the AT-ART1000, which places coils on top of the stylus to capture the subtlest sonic details, has been updated to include rectangular non-magnetic core coils for enhanced efficiency and extended low-frequency output.

Premium Stylus and Cantilever

Threaded Mounting Holes

Product Features

• Innovative direct power system deliver unsurpassed transient response, resulting in reproduction of even the most subtle sonic details
  
  
• Newly designed rectangular coils improve the cartridge’s efficiency and extend low-frequency output
  
  
• Threaded mounting holes make it easy to install cartridge to headshell or integrated tonearm
  
  
• Special line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever with a 0.26 mm diameter ensure an extremely accurate reading of the record groove
  
  
• Non-magnetic core coils provide exquisite, full-dimensional audio reproduction
  
  
• The magnetic circuit’s titanium base works in combination with the cartridge’s hard plastic cover and aluminum housing to disperse unwanted resonance
   
• PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coil enables pure signal transfer
  
  
• A special coating protects the magnetic circuit from corrosion for stable performance throughout the life of the cartridge
  
  
• Developed and manufactured in Japan by skilled experts

Technical Specifications

Type
Direct power system, non-magnetic core coil (MC) type

Frequency Response
15 to 30,000 Hz

Channel Separation
30 dB (1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle
19°

Vertical Tracking Force Range
Refer to “Tracking force information” included in the box

Recommended Load Impedance
≥ 30 ohms (when head amplifier connected)

Coil Impedance
3.5 ohms (1 kHz)

DC Resistance
3.5 ohms

Coil Inductance
≤ 1 μH (1 kHz)

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

Output Chanel Balance
0.5 dB (1 kHz)

Stylus Shape
Special line contact stylus

Cantilever
0.26 mm (0.010") diameter solid boron

Static Compliance
20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne

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

Stylus Curvature Radius
1.5 × 0.28 mil

Threaded Hole
M2.6 × 2

Type
Direct power system, non-magnetic core coil (MC) type

Dimensions (H x W xD)
17.3 mm (0.68") × 17.0 mm (0.67") × 25.5 mm (1.0")

Weight
11 g (0.39 oz)

OTHER
Audio Technica's AT-ART1000X’s stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge. Please see the Audio Technica Website for more information.

Included Accessories

• Audio Technica AT-ART1000x MC Cartridge
• Case (wooden box)
• Non-magnetic screwdriver
• Washer × 2
• Protector
• Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm × 2, 8.0 mm × 2, 10.0 mm × 2, 12.0 mm × 2)
• Brush

*This information has been obtained from the manufacturer's website. We advise that features & specifications are subject to change from the manufacturer without notice.

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