Audio-Technica AT-ART20
A high-end dual moving-coil phono cartridge with extended frequency response and microlinear nude diamond stylus
Overview
The Audio-Technica AT-ART20 is a dual moving-coil stereo cartridge designed for high-resolution vinyl playback. Built by Audio-Technica, it features a dual-magnet design and a magnetic-core dual moving-coil system derived from the AT-ART1000. The cartridge emphasizes precision audio reproduction with an ultra-wide frequency range and advanced materials.
Specifications
| Type | Moving coil cartridge |
| Playback Frequency Range | 20 ~ 50,000Hz |
| Channel Separation | 30dB (1kHz) |
| Output voltage | 0.55 mV at 1 kHz |
| Stylus | Microlinear nude diamond stylus |
| Cartridge body material | Solid titanium |
| Coil former material | Solid titanium |
| Coil wire | 6N-OFC (6 nines purity oxygen-free copper) |
| Coil winding | Dual moving-coil system |
| Internal impedance | 10 ohms |
| Recommended load impedance | 100 ohms or higher |
| Tracking force range | 1.8 to 2.2 grams (2.0 grams recommended) |
| Cartridge weight | 10.5 grams |
Design
The AT-ART20 uses a magnetic-core dual moving-coil system based on the design introduced in the AT-ART1000. It incorporates a dual-magnet structure and features a coil assembly wound with 6N-OFC wire on a solid titanium former. The cartridge body is machined from solid titanium, and it employs a microlinear nude diamond stylus for precise groove tracking.
Market
The AT-ART20 had an original price of $2900, with equivalent pricing at £2750 and AU$4999. A stylus replacement cost is noted in user discussions, indicating serviceability was considered in its long-term ownership design.
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