NEW FLAGSHIP CARTRIDGE FROM AUDIO TECHNICA

The new Audio-Technica AT-ART1000X Cartridge is, says the Japanese HiFi brand, their most advanced cartridge to date.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-ART1000X CARTRIDGE

Developed and manufactured in Japan, the Audio Technica AT-ART1000X has been designed harnessing the philosophy and design of the AT-ART1000, with a more refined direct power system for improved efficiency and enhanced bass reproduction.

DUAL RECTANGULAR MOVING COILS

Like its predecessor, the AT-ART1000X’s direct power system places the dual moving coil directly above the stylus tip, The newly developed coils for the AT-ART1000X are rectangular rather than round, positioning more of their surface area in the magnetic field. The result is an improved output voltage and an expanded low frequency range, claim Audio Technica.

Each non-magnetic core coil is constructed of 20 μm (0.79 mil) diameter PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) wire, hand-wound exactly eight times by skilled experts to create the innovative rectangular shape. The coils are contained in an ultra-thin 25 μm (0.98 mil) special film and placed in the tiny 0.5mm (0.020″) gap of a powerful magnetic circuit, enabling each coil to generate an output voltage of 0.22 mV with a coil impedance of 3.5 Ω, despite having a non-magnetic core.

BORON CANTILEVER

The AT-ART1000X retains the high-performance line contact stylus and solid boron 0.26mm diameter cantilever of the previous model. Meanwhile, the sturdy titanium base provides consistent playback and works in tandem with the cartridge’s rigid cover and aluminium housing to disperse resonance that would negatively affect sound quality. Designed to last, a special coating protects the magnetic circuit from corrosion for a stable performance throughout the cartridge’s lifetime.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-ART1000X CARTRIDGE FEATURES

The Audio-Technica AT-ART1000X Cartridge also features threaded mounting holes for easy installation with a headshell or integrated tonearm, a titanium base for the magnetic circuit, hard plastic cover, and aluminium housing to disperse unwanted resonance.

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-ART1000X CARTRIDGE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Audio-Technica AT-ART1000X is available from 13th June 2024, RRP £4,700 / €5,500.

HiFi PiG Says: Given how popular its predecessor has been, the new Audio Technica AT-ART1000X should be in high demand!