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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-XP3 DJ Phonograph Cartridge - Blue

Model: AUD ATXP3
SKU: 12499899
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The AT-XP3 cartridge is specially designed for DJs. It features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body, has a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams, and offers a powerful output level of 5.5 mV. Its 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity. And the cartridge design provides maximum visibility of the stylus tip. The AT-XP3 cartridge is compatible with any XP or VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tip. Highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body. 5.5 mV high-level output. Tracking force of 2.0 to 4.0 grams (3.0 grams standard). Durable carbon fiber-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension ensure precise tracking. Design offers maximum visibility of the stylus tip. Great tracking and channel separation for high-fidelity sound. AT-XP3 cartridge is compatible with any XP or VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.

Features
  • Frequency Response

    20-18,000 Hz

  • Stylus Construction

    Bonded round shank

  • Stylus Shape

    0.6 mil conical

  • Cantilever

    Carbon fiber-reinforced ABS

  • Recommended Load Impedance

    47,000 ohms

  • Mount

    Half-inch

  • Accessories Included

    Two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers, two nuts, non-magnetic screwdriver

Specifications
  • Accessory Type
    Turntable Accessory
    Model Compatibility
    Audio-Technica Turntables
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Questions & Answers
  • Does it fit a Pioneer pl-s70

    The AT-XP3 Cartridge should be fine as long as you will be mounting it to the Pioneer half-inch headshell and the cartridge falls within the acceptable cartridge weight range specified in the tonearm specifications section of the PL-S70 User Manual. The cartridge with mounting screws weighs 7 grams.

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  • Does Audio Technics sell cartridges for linear straight arm turntables??

    Is it a Plug-in (aka P-mount or T4P) type cartridge? If so, our AT81CP and AT85EP Cartridges will work on a linear tracking tonearm.

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  • Will this cartridge work with a Harman Kardon T 20 turntable?

    It will fit and the weight of it is within the acceptable cartridge weight range, but the XP3 is not the best choice in terms of stylus suspension compliance. The tonearm on the T 20 Turntable has an effective mass of 8 grams (with the carbon fiber headshell provided) which puts it in the low mass category. The tonearm is designed to perform best when paired with a high-compliance cartridge. The compliance of the AT-XP3 Cartridge is 10cu @10 Hz, which is medium compliance. The resonant frequency of this tonearm/cartridge combination would be 13Hz, which is above the preferred range of 8 to 11Hz. The AT-XP7 Cartridge (elliptical tip) is better suited. You could also use our VM510CB Cartridge if you prefer a conical tip. Both models have a compliance of 14cu which would result in a resonant frequency of 11Hz.

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  • What is the recommended load impedance for this cartridge?

    The recommended load impedance for this cartridge is 47,000 ohms.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What comes with this Audio Technica cartridge?

    This cartridge comes with two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers, two nuts, and a non-magnetic screwdriver.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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