{"product_id":"audio-technica-at33xmono-ii-dual-moving-coil-monaural-cartridge","title":"Audio-Technica AT33XMONO\/II Dual Moving Coil Monaural Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest update to the venerable AT33 Series – the first extensive overhaul in years – brings new warmth and fullness to your favorite music. Incorporating technological and material improvements, including our first use of die-cast zinc at the base of the cartridge to ward off unwanted resonance and improve expressiveness in the mid to low frequencies, the AT33x Series cartridges let you hear the finest details across the audio spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT33xMONO\/II features a “True Mono” dual moving coil design that is unaffected by any vertical noise components picked up from the record groove, instead generating electrical signal only from horizontal movement. This results in exceptionally clear monaural sound with a more substantial low end and reduced surface noise. The dual mono coil design is also ideal for mono playback on a stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo further enhance its monaural performance, the cartridge is equipped with a 0.65 mil conical nude stylus, which is perfect for tracking the constant width and depth of mono record grooves. Our newly developed suspension mechanism uses piano wire for even better tracking accuracy, lowering the dynamic compliance slightly for more substantial audio, particularly in the mid-low range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge’s composite body, made of die-cast zinc, aluminum, and high-rigidity polymer, reduces and disperses resonance across the entire body, resulting in balanced, natural sound reproduction that doesn’t favor particular frequencies. PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils ensure pure, smooth signal transmission, while the samarium cobalt magnet and pure iron yoke (shaped for optimal monaural sound reproduction) provide highly efficient power generation and warm, richly textured playback that is particularly suitable for mid-20th-century mono jazz recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all AT33x Series cartridges, the body of the AT33xMONO\/II includes threaded holes for easy mounting (just two screws required). These threaded holes are especially useful when mounting the cartridge to an integrated tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT33xMONO\/II’s rigid duralumin pipe cantilever, which tapers toward the conical stylus tip for improved response, is linked with a firm suspension mechanism, slightly lowering the dynamic compliance. “True Mono” PCOCC coils are positioned at the cantilever’s fulcrum to ensure pure transmission of horizontal mono signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT33x Series dual moving coil monaural cartridge with 0.65 mil conical nude stylus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserves the warmth and fullness of acoustic instruments, such as those captured on mono jazz recordings from the 1950s and ’60s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“True Mono” dual moving coil design only generates electrical signal with horizontal movement for exceptionally clear monaural sound with a more substantial low end and reduced surface noise\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils provide pure, smooth signal transmission\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamarium cobalt magnet and pure iron yoke (shaped for optimal monaural sound reproduction) provide highly efficient power generation and warm, richly textured playback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite cartridge body (die-cast zinc, aluminum, and high-rigidity polymer) reduces resonance throughout the body for balanced, natural sound reproduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly rigid and dense die-cast zinc material is used at the base of the cartridge to suppress unwanted vibrations and improve the expressiveness of the mid-to-low frequency range\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded mounting holes make it easier to mount the cartridge to a headshell, especially one integrated into a tonearm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.65 mil conical nude stylus tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-hardness duralumin pipe cantilever\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly developed suspension mechanism and rubber damper design (with lower dynamic compliance than other A-T cartridges) enable the cartridge to be used with a variety of tonearms \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick gold plating on the terminal pins reduces contact resistance and enhances sound quality\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted and hand-finished by artisans in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product__attributes product__table active\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__group-title\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__group-title--text\" colspan=\"2\" scope=\"rowgroup\"\u003eCartridge \u0026amp; Stylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Frequency Response\"\u003e20 to 20,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eVertical Tracking Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Vertical Tracking Angle\"\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Tracking Force\"\u003e2.3 to 2.7 g (2.5 g standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Recommended Load Impedance\"\u003e≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCoil Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Coil Impedance\"\u003e10 ohms (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDC Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"DC Resistance\"\u003e10 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCoil Inductance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Coil Inductance\"\u003e27 μH (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Output Voltage\"\u003e0.37 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec., horizontal signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOutput Balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Output Balance\"\u003e1.0 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHorizontal\/Vertical Output Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Horizontal\/Vertical Output Ratio\"\u003e25 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStylus Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Stylus Shape\"\u003e6 × 10-6 cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Cantilever\"\u003eDuralumin pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStatic Compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Static Compliance\"\u003e14 × 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Dimensions\"\u003e16.1 mm (0.63”) × 16.6 mm (0.65”) × 26.1 mm (1.0”) (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Accessories Included\"\u003eNon-magnetic screwdriver; Brush; Washer* × 2; Cartridge installation screws* (M2.6) (8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2, 13.0 mm (0.51”) × 2); Protector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eThreaded Hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Threaded Hole\"\u003eM2.6 × 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStylus Curvature Radius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Stylus Curvature Radius\"\u003e0.65 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Weight\"\u003e10.2 g (0.36 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Notes\"\u003e* Washers × 2 and screws (8.0 mm (0.31”)) × 2 are used to secure the cartridge in the box at the time of purchase. Be sure to keep and not lose these after removing the cartridge from the box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44385228816463,"sku":"AT33XMONO\/II","price":649.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/files\/at33xmono_2_02.webp?v=1768943334","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/audio-technica-at33xmono-ii-dual-moving-coil-monaural-cartridge","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}