• Diamond-crafted audio: our flagship AT-MCD1 is one of the finest phono cartridges ever produced
• Integrated stylus and diamond cantilever, formed from a single lab-grown diamond, eliminates the distortion caused by conventional bonding for pure signal transmission, fast transient response, and enhanced high-frequency expression
• Lightweight integrated 0.22 mm square diamond cantilever is crafted using the CVD (chemical vapor deposition) method, ensuring outstanding precision and consistency in acoustic performance
• Newly developed Shibata stylus (R2.7 × r0.08 mil tip radius) traces the intricate modulations of the record groove with extreme accuracy for a precise and lifelike listening experience
• Dual moving coils provide high separation and wide response for clear sound localization with minimal distortion
• Dedicated magnetic circuit, developed specifically for Audio-Technica’s high-class MC cartridges, achieves higher output voltage (without altering coil impedance) while further enriching the presence and realism of the sound image
• PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils minimize signal disturbance, providing purer and smoother transmission
• The precision-machined titanium housing is remarkably lightweight and rigid, and offers exceptional acoustic performance
• Hybrid body construction – titanium housing, aluminum base, elastomer undercover – reduces undesirable resonance
• Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow for easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm
• High-quality sound terminal pins have 3-micron gold-plating to reduce contact resistance and enhance sound quality
• Each cartridge is engraved with a unique serial number and comes in a solid cherry wood storage case
• Crafted and hand-finished by artisans in Japan
• Environmentally conscious paper-based packaging

Specifications:

• Type: MC
• Frequency Response: 20 to 50,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 28 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Tracking Force: 1.7 to 1.9 g (1.8 g standard)
• Recommended Load Impedance: ≥ 100 ohms
• Coil Impedance: 12 ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance: 12 ohms
• Coil Inductance: 25 μH (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 0.55 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Output Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape: Shibata (integrated cantilever type)
• Stylus Curvature Radius: 2.7 × 0.08 mil
• Cantilever: 0.22 mm (0.0087”) square diamond
• Static Compliance: 21 × 10-6 cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 15 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
• Dimensions: 17.3 mm (0.68”) × 17.7 mm (0.70”) × 26.7 mm (1.1”) (H × W × D)
• Accessories Included:
  • Non-magnetic screwdriver
  • Brush
  • Washer × 2
  • Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (5.0 mm (0.20”) × 2, 8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2, 12.0 mm (0.47”) × 2)
  • Protector
  • Case (wooden box)
• Threaded Hole: M2.6 × 2
• Weight: 9.5 g (0.34 oz)

Pricing:

• UK: £9,999.00
• US: $11,000.00
• EU: €11,000.00