Audio-Technica AT33PTG/2 Phonograph Cartridge
The AT33PTG/II dual moving coil cartridge features a Microlinear stylus that, with its small curvature radius, delivers low-distortion, high-range performance, even when playing the inner circumference of a record. The Microlinear stylus, which has an average life span of around 1,000 hours, is mounted on a nude tapered boron cantilever with a double damper for reduced weight and better audio quality.
The cartridge’s two coils provide excellent channel separation and are affixed within a strong, lightweight mold made of hard resin to greatly reduce unwanted vibration. The cartridge uses a neodymium magnet and a permendur yoke for dramatically enhanced magnetic energy. The PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils ensure pure audio transmission.
Please Note: AT33PTG/2’s stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge.
Features:
- Moving coil cartridge with Microlinear stylus delivers exquisite, 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 dramatically enhance the magnetic energy
- PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coil enables pure signal transfer
- High-separation, wide-response dual moving coil
- Strong, rigid housing limits unnecessary vibration
- Precision-cast hard aluminum alloy body enhances rigidity and the signal-to-noise ratio
Specifications
Frequency Response | 15-50,000 Hz |
Channel Separation | 30 dB (1 kHz) |
Vertical Tracking Angle | 23° |
Vertical Tracking Force | 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard) |
Recommended Load Impedance | More than 100 ohms (when head amplifier is connected) |
Coil Impedance | 10 ohms (1 kHz) |
DC Resistance | 10 ohms |
Coil Inductance | 22 µH (1 kHz) |
Output Voltage | 0.3 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
Output Channel Balance | 0.5 dB (1 kHz) |
Stylus Shape | Microlinear |
Cantilever | Gold-plated nude tapered boron |
Static Compliance | 40 x 10-6 cm/dyne |
Dynamic Compliance | 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
Mounting | Half-inch |
Dimensions | 16.0 mm (0.63") H × 16.6 mm (0.65") W × 26.5 mm (1.04") D |
Accessories Included | Non-magnetic screwdriver; 2 washers; 2 nuts; cartridge installation screws (13 mm × 2, 19 mm × 2); plastic protector; brush; PCOCC lead wire set |
Mounting Feature | Half-inch mount |
Stylus Curvature Radius | 2.2 x 0.12 mil |
Stylus Size | Nude square shank |
Weight | 6.9 g (0.24 oz) |
Notes | Note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers or preamps with compatible inputs; their stylus assemblies are not field-replaceable. |