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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.
Q: What is the recommended load impedance for this cartridge?
A: The recommended load impedance for this cartridge is 47,000 ohms.
Q: What comes with this Audio Technica cartridge?
A: This cartridge comes with two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers, two nuts, and a non-magnetic screwdriver.
Q: How is the cantilever on this cartridge constructed?
A: The cantilever on this cartridge is carbon fiber-reinforced ABS.
Q: What is the tracking force of this Audio Technica cartridge?
A: This cartridge has a tracking force of 2.0 to 4.0 grams with 3.0 grams being standard.
Q: What is the frequency response for this Audio Technica cartridge?
A: The frequency response for this cartridge is 20-18,000 Hz.
Q: Does it fit a Pioneer pl-s70
A: 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.
Q: Does Audio Technics sell cartridges for linear straight arm turntables??
A: 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.
Q: Is this compatible with a JVC AL-AL151BKX Turntable??
A: Yes, I believe so--but in case you didn't know --The DJ name in the listing is for DJ "scratching" --meaning that this style of stylus is a little stiffer--I would recommend A/T VMN95C cartridge
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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.

This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge’s special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli. FeaturesVM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylusAluminum cantileverSpecially wound coils increase output voltageDurable low-resonance polymer housingThreaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts requiredCompatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylusWhat's in the BoxAT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet CartridgeTwo 11mm installation screwsTwo 8mm installation screwsTwo washersSpecificationsFrequency response: 20 - 22000HzChannel separation: 20dB at 1kHzVertical tracking force: 1.8 - 2.2g (2.0g standard)Stylus construction: Bonded round shankRecommended load impedance: 47000 ohmsOutput: 4.0mV (1kHz 5cm/sec)Channel balance: 2.0dB (1kHz)Stylus shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil ellipticalCantilever: Aluminum pipeMount: Half-inchReplacement stylus: AT-VMN95ECoil impedance: 3.3k ohms (1kHz)DC resistance: 485 ohmsLoad capacitance: 100 to 200pFCoil inductance: 550mH (1kHz)Vertical tracking angle: 23°Dimensions (H x W x D): 0.68" x 0.74" x 1.2"Weight: 0.22 ounces

This elliptical bonded stylus makes it easy to upgrade the sound quality of any turntable equipped with an ATN3600L or ATN3600LC conical stylus, such as the turntables in our popular AT-LP60X series. Modeled after the venerable ATN3600L, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, the ATN3600LE features a 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical stylus for enhanced sound quality while remaining reliable and easy to use. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.
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