Ortofon - MC X50 Moving Coil Cartridge - Black

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 contact<

The AT33xMLD features a microlinear nude stylus on a duralumin tapered cantilever delivering warm detailed sound ideal for rock and jazz. Its piano-wire suspension improves tracking and enhances mid-low range performance while the composite zinc aluminum and polymer body minimizes resonance for balanced natural playback. Independent PCOCC coils in the dual moving coil design ensure excellent channel separation and smooth signal transmission supported by a neodymium magnet and permendur yoke for efficient high-resolution sound.FeaturesDual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge with Microlinear Nude StylusPCOCC Coils Ensure Smooth Signal TransmissionComposite Body Reduces Resonance for Balanced SoundMaterial DifferenceThe AT33xMLD’s rigid duralumin pipe cantilever which tapers toward the microlinear stylus tip for improved response is linked with a firm suspension mechanism slightly lowering the dynamic compliance. Two independent PCOCC coils are positioned at the cantilever’s fulcrum to ensure pure signal transmission for each channel.Sound BodyEach AT33x Series cartridge body is constructed of three distinct materials – die-cast zinc aluminum and high-rigidity polymer – optimally arranged to reduce and disperse resonance across the cartridge body so that no frequency predominates during playback. Threaded holes are incorporated into the body for easy mounting.Full Warm SoundThe redesigned AT33x Series cartridges deliver that classic analog sound rich in detail across the audio spectrum with lifelike expressiveness in the mid to low frequencies. The AT33xMLD is an excellent choice for playing rock and jazz records particularly those recorded in the 1950s ’60s and ’70s.  What's in the BoxAT33xMLD Dual Moving Coil Stereo CartridgeInstallation Kit

Clear and ultra-musical with just the right degree of warmth, Songbird Low offers an even deeper soundstage with greater reach width-wise. As it’s generally more quiet thus allowing more detail to surface, you’ll be shocked by the surprises it yields even in the recordings you’re most familiar with. Stunningly holographic in a manner that approaches that of Starling, Songbird Low maximizes the refinement of your MC system at a price that’s well below reasonable considering the performance it achieves.