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.FeaturesFlagship Magnetic Core Moving Coil CartridgeSpecially Designed Magnetic Circuit PCOCC Coils Ensure High-Fidelity TransmissionDual Moving Coils Provide High Separation & Wide ResponseMachined Aluminum BaseSpecial Line Contact StylusEasy Installation to a Headshell or Integrated TonearmARTThe “ART” in the model number stands for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer a designation that they give only to their 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 AT-ART9XI has also been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product a recognition that identifies products that meet their highest standards of high-fidelity performance.What's in the BoxAT-ART9XI Dual Moving Coil CartridgeNon-Magnetic Screwdriver(2) WashersCartridge Installation ScrewsSpecificationsFrequency Response: 20-50000 HzChannel Separation: 30 (dB at 1 kHz)Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°Vertical Tracking Force: 1.6-2.0 g (1.8 g standard)Stylus Construction: NudeRecommended Load Impedance: Min. 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)Coil Impedance: 12 ohms (1 kHz)DC Resistance: 12 ohmsCoil 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 contactCantilever: 0.28 mm diameter solid boronStatic Compliance: 25 x 10-6 cm/dyneDynamic Compliance: 15 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)Mounting: Half-inchCartridge 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") DThreaded Hole: M2.6 x 2

The VM760SLC special line contact stylus cartridge is the flagship model in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM760SLC is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge’s ultra-lightweight special line contact stylus allows it to trace the record groove with incredible accuracy and minimum abrasion, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction, low distortion and low record wear. Includes mounting hardware. VM dual magnet cartridge with special line contact stylus. Aluminum tapered cantilever. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk. Die-cast aluminum alloy housing reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield.

The sonic presentation of Blue Point No. 3 harkens back to vintage Shure & Stanton MMs remembered for their smoothness. With our tried & true MC generator system, that smoothness is enhanced with the subtlety & nuance you’d expect from a Sumiko MC. First and foremost – and if ever the word were appropriate – Blue Point No. 3 assembles its sonic picture from the ground up with its oh-so buttery low-end response. Bass enthusiasts are in for a treat here. Full & warm yet defined & textured, the coziness of the bass will invite you right in. It doesn’t stop there, however. You can expect the similar lushness through the mids that remain decipherable, high-frequency attack & decay that’s simply sweet & airy.