Audio-Technica AT33PTG/2 Dual Moving Coil Cartridge

Audio-Technica AT33PTG/2 Dual Moving Coil Cartridge - Audio-Technica

Overview
The AT33PTG/II dual moving coil cartridge features a Microlinear stylus that, with its small curvature radius, delivers low-distortion, high-range performance, even when playing the inner circumference of a record. The Microlinear stylus, which has an average life span of around 1,000 hours, is mounted on a nude tapered boron cantilever with a double damper for reduced weight and better audio quality.

The cartridge’s two coils provide excellent channel separation and are affixed within a strong, lightweight mold made of hard resin 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.

Features:

• Moving coil cartridge with Microlinear 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
• Strong, rigid housing limits unnecessary vibration
• Precision-cast hard aluminum alloy body enhances rigidity and the signal-to-noise ratio

Specifications:

• Cartridge & Stylus
• Frequency Response: 15-50,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Recommended Load Impedance: More than 100 ohms (when head amplifier is connected)
• Coil Impedance: 10 ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance: 10 ohms
• Coil Inductance: 22 µH (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 0.3 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Output Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape: Microlinear
• Cantilever: Gold-plated nude tapered boron
• Static Compliance: 40 x 10-6 cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
• Mounting: Half-inch
• Dimensions: 16.0 mm (0.63") H × 16.6 mm (0.65") W × 26.5 mm (1.04") D
• Accessories Included: Non-magnetic screwdriver; 2 washers; 2 nuts; cartridge installation screws (13 mm × 2, 19 mm × 2); plastic protector; brush; PCOCC lead wire set
• Mounting Feature: Half-inch mount
• Stylus Curvature Radius: 2.2 x 0.12 mil
• Stylus Size: Nude square shank
• Weight: 6.9 g (0.24 oz)
• Note: Note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.

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