The AT33Sa is the first Audio-Technica moving coil cartridge to feature a Shibata line-contact stylus, known for its superior high-range performance and strong mid and bass sound. The stylus is mounted on a tapered boron cantilever with a double damper for reduced weight and better audio quality. The cartridgeÂ’s dual moving coils provide excellent channel separation and are affixed within a strong but lightweight VC mold to greatly reduce unwanted vibration. The cartridge uses a neodymium magnet and a permendur yoke for dramatically enhanced magnetic energy. The PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils ensure pure audio transmission.
Trade In Pricing
If you purchase this cartridge with a trade-in, please note when you check out your total will show the normal sale price of this item and NOT the trade in price. However, when we process your order, you will be charged ONLY the trade in price. When you have received your new Audio Technica cartridge, please carefully pack and ship your trade-in cartridge to us (see our website for address).
Retip/Exchange | $538.25 |
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Other Trade-in Pricing Available | Call |
Features
- Moving coil cartridge with Shibata stylus delivers exquisite, full-range audio reproduction
- Advanced tapered boron cantilever and reduced coil weight improve the audio quality, particularly in the higher frequencies
- Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke dramatically enhance the magnetic energy
- PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coil enables pure signal transfer
- High-separation, wide response dual moving coil
- VC mold limits unnecessary vibration
- Precision-cast hard aluminum alloy body enhances rigidity and the signal-to-noise ratio
Technical Specifications
Frequency Response | 15-50,000 Hz |
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Channel Separation | 30 dB (1 kHz) |
Vertical Tracking Force | 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard) |
Recommended Load Impedance | More than 100 ohms (when head amplifier is connected) |
Output | 0.4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
Channel Balance | 0.5 dB (1 kHz) |
Stylus Shape | Shibata (line contact) |
Cantilever | Solid, tapered boron |
Mount | Half-inch |
Note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.