Audio-Technica AT33xMLB Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

Highlights

• Independent left/right coils provide excellent channel separation
• PCOCC copper coils ensure smooth, pure signal transmission
• Thick gold-plated terminals lower resistance and improve sound quality
• Die-cast zinc base suppresses vibration, improving mid-to-low frequencies
• Microlinear nude stylus tracks grooves with greater accuracy than elliptical or conical styli

Description

The AT33xMLB cartridge combines a microlinear nude stylus and solid boron tapered cantilever to capture the finest details in every groove delivering exceptional clarity for orchestral and modern high-fidelity recordings. Its piano wire suspension enhances tracking accuracy while adding weight and richness to the mid-low range. A composite body of die-cast zinc aluminum and high-rigidity polymer reduces resonance for balanced natural sound across all frequencies. Independent left and right PCOCC coils provide excellent channel separation and smooth signal transmission supported by a neodymium magnet and permendur yoke for powerful responsive playback.

Features
•Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge with Microlinear Nude Stylus
•PCOCC Coils Ensure Smooth Signal Transmission
•Composite Body Reduces Resonance for Balanced Sound

Material DifferenceThe AT33xMLBs solid boron cantilever which tapers toward the microlinear stylus tip for improved response is linked with a firm suspension mechanism slightly lowering the dynamic compliance. Two independent PCOCC coils are positioned at the cantilevers fulcrum to ensure pure signal transmission for each channel.

Sound BodyEach AT33x Series cartridge body is constructed of three distinct materials die-cast zinc aluminum and high-rigidity polymer optimally arranged to reduce and disperse resonance across the cartridge body so that no frequency predominates during playback. Threaded holes are incorporated into the body for easy mounting.

Full Warm SoundThe redesigned AT33x Series cartridges deliver that classic analog sound rich in detail across the audio spectrum with lifelike expressiveness in the mid to low frequencies. The AT33xMLB is ideal for use with records produced since the late 1970s and for classical recordings that feature a host of instruments.

What's in the Box
•AT33xMLB Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge
•Installation Kit
•Manual

Specifications
•Type: MC
•Frequency Response: 20 to 45000 Hz
•Output Voltage: 0.42 mV (1 kHz 5 cm/sec.)
•Channel Separation: 27 dB (1 kHz)
•Output Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
•Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
•Coil Impedance: 12 ohms (1 kHz)
•DC Resistance: 12 ohms
•Recommended Load Impedance: 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)
•Coil Inductance: 26 H (1 kHz)
•Static Compliance: 19 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
•Dynamic Compliance: 6 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
•Stylus: Nude Microlinear
•Stylus Curvature Radius: 2.2 0.12 mil
•Cantilever: Nude Tapered Boron
•Vertical Tracking Angle: 19
•Dimensions: 16.0 mm (0.63) 16.6 mm (0.65) 26.1 mm (1.0) (H W D)
•Threaded Hole: M2.6 2
•Weight: 10.1 g (0.36 oz)