Audio-Technica AT100E
A moving magnet stereo cartridge with elliptical stylus, designed for precise groove tracking and balanced audio output.
Overview
The Audio-Technica AT100E is a VM (moving magnet) stereo cartridge built for analog playback on turntables. Manufactured by Audio-Technica, it features a bonded elliptical stylus and is engineered to maintain accurate contact with record grooves for improved performance. It has a recommended tracking force of 1.6 grams and weighs 6.5 grams, making it compatible with a wide range of tonearms. Enthusiasts have noted it as a standout budget cartridge in the $70–90 range, praising its sound quality relative to cost.
Specifications
| Stylus type | Bonded elliptical |
| Output voltage | 3.5 mV |
| Frequency response | 20-22,000 Hz |
| Channel separation | 25 dB |
| Channel balance | 2.0 dB |
| Load impedance | 47,000 ohms |
| Recommended load capacitance | 100-200 pF |
| Stylus tip radius | 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical |
| Tracking force range | 1.4-1.8 g |
| Tracking force recommended | 1.6 g |
| Cartridge weight | 6.5 g |
| Replacement stylus | ATN100E |
Design
Features a structure that improves performance of the vibration system, allowing the stylus perfect contact to the record groove.
Market
Current market price for the AT100E ranges from $70 to $90. It is listed for sale as a new cartridge, sometimes included with turntables or tonearms. Enthusiasts have highlighted it as a top budget cartridge choice, with users calling it their "budget cart of the year" and expressing strong satisfaction with its performance.
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