Universal 1/2"-mount headshell • Lightweight aluminum die-cast body • Integrated finger lift • Gold-plated 4-pin lead wires • Through-hole slotted mounting design • Standard 4-pin bayonet tonearm connector • Compatible with threaded and non-threaded phono cartridges
The Audio-Technica AT-LT10 Universal Headshell provides a rigid, vibration-damping foundation for standard 1/2"-mount phono cartridges across both home hi-fi and audiophile listening environments. Engineered with a precision aluminum die-cast body, it minimizes mechanical resonance while maintaining an agile 10.0-gram effective mass that matches standard medium-to-high mass tonearms. Equipped with gold-plated lead wires for transparent electrical conductivity and elongated mounting slots for precise overhang and azimuth alignment, this universal headshell delivers dependable signal transfer and straightforward setup for cartridges with either smooth through-holes or integrated threaded inserts.
Key Features & Innovations
Lightweight aluminum die-cast construction — provides outstanding structural rigidity to suppress parasitic vibrations while maintaining an agile 10.0-gram weight profile.
Standard 1/2"-mount compatibility — features elongated through-hole mounting slots that facilitate precise cartridge overhang adjustments and alignment with standard alignment protractors.
Accommodates threaded and non-threaded cartridges — open through-slot geometry allows seamless installation of cartridges with internal M2.6 threads (such as the VM95 and AT-OC9X lines) as well as traditional bodies requiring mounting nuts.
Gold-plated 4-pin terminal leads — includes color-coded, high-conductivity lead wires with gold-plated contact clips to eliminate oxidation and preserve delicate micro-volt phono signals.
Universal 4-pin bayonet connector — standard H-4 bayonet mount fits universal straight, S-shaped, and J-shaped tonearms equipped with a standard locking collar.
Integrated curved finger lift — ergonomically contoured solid finger lift allows smooth, controlled manual tonearm positioning without jarring the cantilever.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-LT10 Universal Headshell
Will the AT-LT10 fit my turntable's tonearm?
The Audio-Technica AT-LT10 is compatible with any turntable featuring a standard 1/2"-mount 4-pin bayonet tonearm connector (H-4 type). This includes J-shaped, S-shaped, or straight tonearms found on models like the AT-LP8X, AT-LP120XUSB, AT-LP140XP, and Technics SL-1200 series.
Can I mount cartridges with threaded body holes to this headshell?
Yes. The mounting slots are open through-holes, allowing mounting screws to be inserted from above and screwed directly into threaded cartridge bodies (such as the Audio-Technica VM95 and AT-OC9X series) without needing nuts underneath.
What is the weight of the AT-LT10 headshell?
The headshell body weighs approximately 10.0 grams (including the installed lead wires), making it well-suited for medium-to-high mass tonearms and a wide spectrum of moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
Are lead wires and mounting hardware included?
Yes. The AT-LT10 comes pre-fitted with color-coded, gold-plated phono lead wires and includes installation screws and nuts for mounting non-threaded cartridges.
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