Audio-Technica AT-ART20 Phono Cartridge
A new realm of analogue sound.
Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in our ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in our high-end lineup, we had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analogue sound reproduction and optimise the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge.
Based on cartridge technologies and know-how cultivated over our long history, and employing the best materials and advanced processing techniques, we created a magnetic core moving coil cartridge that’s optimally structured to reproduce sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording.
The AT-ART20 has been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product, a recognition that identifies products that meet our highest standards of high-fidelity performance.
A new realm of analogue sound.
Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in our ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in our high-end lineup, we had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analogue sound reproduction and optimise the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge.
Based on cartridge technologies and know-how cultivated over our long history, and employing the best materials and advanced processing techniques, we created a magnetic core moving coil cartridge that’s optimally structured to reproduce sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording.
The AT-ART20 has been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product, a recognition that identifies products that meet our highest standards of high-fidelity performance.
A new realm of analogue sound.
Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in our ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in our high-end lineup, we had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analogue sound reproduction and optimise the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge.
Based on cartridge technologies and know-how cultivated over our long history, and employing the best materials and advanced processing techniques, we created a magnetic core moving coil cartridge that’s optimally structured to reproduce sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording.
The AT-ART20 has been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product, a recognition that identifies products that meet our highest standards of high-fidelity performance.
All Sonic Details Carefully and Accurately Reproduced - Emotional Sound Quality
Unparalleled expressive power to depict every tone and space. As a top-of-the-line MC cartridge, the AT-ART20 transmits an astonishing amount of information with high resolution, while capturing musical expression. The sound field stage is realistic, regardless of music genre, fully delivering the expressiveness of a performer's voice and the instrument’s original dynamic qualities.
Made with High-Quality Materials - Exceptional Build
High-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating The thickness of the gold-plated portion has been increased to approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance. Resonance suppression by combining various materials The cartridge construction consists of an aluminium base, titanium housing, and elastomer undercover. The unique combination of these materials minimises resonance.
Utilizing Fukui Prefecture’s World-Class Technology in Cartridges - Design That Expresses a Sense of Life and Dynamism
Precision-machined titanium with polished finish. By utilising the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which has a history stretching back more than 100 years, Audio-Technica has realised an organic design with a beautifully curved surface that has never been seen in a cartridge before. The combination of this design and advanced cutting technology has also made it possible to reduce the thickness of the titanium, resulting in a significant weight reduction.
Features
Provides superlative analogue sound reproduction
Reproduces sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording
Newly designed magnetic circuit improves the cartridge’s efficiency
Output voltage is improved by more than 15% without increasing the number of coil turns which can increase mass and impedance
High-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating are approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance
Constructed of titanium, and aluminium with an elastomer undercover to reduce undesirable resonance
Special line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever with a 0.28 mm diameter provide premium high-frequency response with minimal inner-groove distortion for consistent reproduction
Utilizes the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, with history stretching back more than 100 years
Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm
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Frequency Response: 20 to 50,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
Vertical Tracking Force: 1.6 to 2.0 g (1.8 g standard)
Stylus Construction: Nude
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)
Coil Impedance: 12 ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance: 12 ohms
Coil Inductance: 25 μH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage: 0.55 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Stylus Shape: Special Line Contact
Cantilever: 0.28 mm (0.011”) diameter solid boron
Static Compliance: 23 × 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance: 13 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Cartridge Weight: 9.0 g (0.32 oz)
Dimensions: 17.3 mm (0.68”)×16.8 mm (0.66”)×26.6 mm (1.05”) (H×W×D)
Accessories Included: Non-magnetic screwdriver, Brush, Washer × 2, Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm (0.20”) × 2 , 8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2 , 12.0 mm (0.47”) × 2), Protector
Threaded Hole: M2.6 × 2
Stylus Curvature Radius: 1.5 × 0.28 mil
Type: MC
