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Direct Power Stereo Moving Coil Cartridge
Product Description
Continuing the pursuit of sound excellence and with a heritage in phono cartridge manufacture spanning over 54 years, Audio-Technica have developed and engineered the AT-ART1000 to deliver the highest listening experience for playing analogue records.
The AT-ART1000, the most advanced cartridge to date, marries analogue audio expertise with cutting-edge materials and design - incorporating a direct power system, often viewed as a theoretical ideal in cartridge development
- Handcrafted with Japanese precision refined over 54 years in cartridge design
- Direct Power System renders the most subtle sonic detail and delivers unsurpassed transient response
- Special line contact with diamond stylus construction has the ability to track the most complex record groove
- Non-magnetic core coil with 3 ohms impedance
- Lightweight solid boron cantilever for superior strength and controlled movement
- Titanium body, expertly machined to provide solid, acoustic audio reproduction
| Type | Direct Power System |
| Frequency Response | 15 - 30,000Hz |
| Channel Separation | 30dB (1kHz) |
| Output Channel Balance | 0.5dB (1kHz) |
| Output Voltage | 0.2mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 21˚ |
| Vertical Tracking Force Range | Due to the unique construction of the AT-ART1000, each individual cartridge is supplied with its own tracking force measurement to allow optimum setting, which is between a range of 2.0 to 2.5g |
| Stylus Construction | Special Line Contact |
| Cantilever | 0.26mm (0.01”) diameter solid boron |
| Coil Impedance | 3Ω (1kHz) |
| Static Compliance | 30 x 10-6 cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz) |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 30Ω |
| Weight | 11.0g |
| Accessories Included | Non-magnetic screw driver, 2 x Washer, Protector, 2 x Nut, Cartridge installation screws (2 x 12mm, 2 x 18mm), Brush, PCOCC Lead wire set |
Trusted by industry professionals
Whether it’s on the boardroom table, the stage or in the studio, Audio-Technica products are trusted time and again by industry professionals looking for reliable, lovingly developed audio products for all budgets.
It’s Audio-Technica’s commitment to innovation, customer service and meticulous design that ensure professionals turn to us to provide solutions in conferencing, houses of worship, broadcasting, live sound, recording studios and beyond.
50 Years of Devotion to music
For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside leading figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the highest level.
Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.
A Legacy in Innovation
Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products.
Its expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. Making history.
A self-made man and audiophile, Hidéo Matsushita was the former Director of the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art. It all started in his workshop, with the hand crafting of stereo cartridges. 50 years later, Audio-Technica has become a global leader in audio innovation.
A Passion for Listening
Humility, passion, creativity and expertise in sound are the core values behind Audio-Technica’s legacy, greatly inspired by its founder - whose imprint on the company’s philosophy is still felt today.
Audio-Technica’s passion for listening evolved in the 70’s, when it started designing headphones, building upon a legacy in innovation, meticulous engineering and artistic design.
Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.
One Year Limited Warranty
All Audio-Technica products come with a one year warranty as standard meaning you can enjoy your product safe in the knowledge that you’re covered.
All Audio-Technica products purchased from Audio-Technica Europe are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In the event of such defect, the product will be repaired or replaced without charge*.
(* T&Cs apply)