Audio-Technica AT33SA Dual Moving Coil Cartridge with Shibata Stylus

Moving Coil Turntable Cartridge Featuring a Shibata Line-Contact Stylus

The AT33Sa Dual Moving Coil Cartridge from Audio-Technica features a Shibata line-contact stylus, known for its superior high-range performance and strong mid and bass sound. The stylus is mounted on a tapered boron cantilever with a double damper for reduced weight and better audio quality. The cartridge’s dual moving coils provide better channel separation and are affixed within a strong but lightweight VC mold to reduce unwanted vibration. The cartridge uses a neodymium magnet and a permendur yoke for enhanced magnetic energy. The PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils ensure pure audio transmission.

Note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable.

Features:

• Delivers 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 enhance the magnetic energy
• PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coil enables pure signal transfer
• High-separation, wide response dual moving coil
• VC mold limits unnecessary vibration
• Precision-cast hard aluminum alloy body enhances rigidity and the signal-to-noise ratio

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 15 to 50,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
• Tracking Force: Vertical: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Recommended Load Impedance: More than 100 Ohms (when head amplifier is connected)
• Output: 0.4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Replacement Stylus: Shibata (line contact)
• Stylus Cantilever: Solid, tapered boron
• Mount: 0.5" (1.3 cm)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): Unit: 0.7 x 0.6 x 1.0" (16.6 x 16.0 x 26.5 mm)
• Weight: Unit: 0.24 oz (6.9 g)