Reference-Level Moving Coil Cartridge with Special Line Contact Stylus
The Audio-Technica AT-ART9XI Dual Moving Coil Cartridge is a premium magnetic-core moving-coil cartridge engineered to retrieve the subtle musical information contained deep within a record groove. Its nude Special Line Contact stylus is mounted to a 0.28mm solid-boron cantilever, creating a lightweight and highly rigid mechanical system capable of following intricate groove modulation with exceptional precision.
Audio-Technica combines its dual moving-coil generator with a specially designed magnetic circuit featuring a neodymium magnet and permendur yoke. The resulting 0.5mV output makes the AT-ART9XI compatible with a wide selection of quality MC phono stages while maintaining the speed, detail and dynamic expression expected from the ART reference series. A hybrid aluminum and high-rigidity polymer body further controls unwanted resonance for clean, focused analog reproduction.
Highlights & Benefits
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Nude Special Line Contact Stylus — Advanced line-contact geometry provides extensive contact with the groove walls to retrieve subtle detail while maintaining precise high-frequency tracking.
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0.28mm Solid-Boron Cantilever — The lightweight, highly rigid boron cantilever responds quickly to fine groove modulation and helps transmit stylus movement accurately to the generator.
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0.5mV Moving-Coil Output — The specially engineered magnetic circuit provides a practical output level for use with a broad selection of high-quality moving-coil phono stages.
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Dual Moving-Coil Generator — Coils arranged in an inverted-V configuration provide excellent channel separation, wide response and precise stereo localization.
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Hybrid Anti-Resonance Body — Machined aluminum and high-rigidity polymer construction helps suppress unwanted parasitic resonance for cleaner signal retrieval.
Technology & Design
Magnetic-Core Moving-Coil Architecture — The AT-ART9XI uses Audio-Technica's magnetic-core MC generator architecture to achieve a 0.5mV output while preserving the low moving mass and responsiveness associated with premium moving-coil cartridges.
Special Line Contact Profile — The nude stylus uses a 1.5 × 0.28 mil Special Line Contact profile engineered to trace complex groove information with a large groove-wall contact area and excellent high-frequency performance.
Neodymium Magnet & Permendur Yoke — A specially designed magnetic circuit optimizes energy in the magnetic gap surrounding the generator coils, supporting dynamic reproduction and efficient signal generation.
Threaded Cartridge Body — Threaded mounting holes allow the cartridge to be installed to a compatible headshell or integrated tonearm using only two screws, eliminating the need to position separate mounting nuts during installation.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-ART9XI
What type of phono preamp does the AT-ART9XI require?
The AT-ART9XI is a low-output moving-coil cartridge with a 0.5mV rated output. It should be connected to a phono preamplifier or amplifier equipped with a compatible moving-coil input. Proper gain and loading should be selected according to the phono stage manufacturer's instructions.
What tracking force should I use with the AT-ART9XI?
Audio-Technica specifies a vertical tracking-force range of 1.6 to 2.0 grams, with 1.8 grams as the standard recommended setting.
What is the difference between the AT-ART9XI and AT-ART9XA?
The AT-ART9XI uses a magnetic-core dual moving-coil generator and produces a higher 0.5mV output. The AT-ART9XA uses a non-magnetic-core generator architecture and has a lower 0.2mV output. Both are premium ART-series moving-coil cartridges but use different generator approaches.
Can the stylus on the AT-ART9XI be replaced?
The stylus assembly is not designed as a user-replaceable component. Moving-coil cartridges generally require professional manufacturer service or cartridge replacement/exchange when the stylus reaches the end of its useful life or becomes damaged.
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