Cartridge Assebly Line Circa 1962

Started in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges.

That half-century’s worth of analog expertise goes into every turntable Audio Technica produces, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl.

Features

• Experience high-fidelity audio and professional DJ performance
• Direct-drive, high-torque servo motor with speed stabilization
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Professional anti-resonance, mass-damped, die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat
• AT-HS6 universal ½"-mount headshell and AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus
• Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest
• Dedicated phono-level output (5.5 mV)
• Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
• Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Popup stylus target light for easier cueing in low light
• Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
• Includes: detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), power cable, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover

Specifications

• Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
• Motor: High-torque DC motor
• Drive Method: Direct drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminium
• Starting Torque: 2.2 kgf-cm
• Wow and Flutter: <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >50 dB
• Output Level: 5.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Power Supply Requirements: 115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz
• Weight: 10.0 kg
• Pitch Variation: +/-8% or +/-16% or +/-24%