Audio Technica AT12E Dual Magnet Phonograph Cartridge

Used cartridge and original stylus, in excellent condition. Sound tested and performance is outstanding. Unknown hours on used ATN12E stylus, still has plenty of life. A very popular cartridge with numerous OEM turntable makers. The stylus is readily available; popular upgrades are the ATN12XE nude elliptical or ATN12Sa Shibata, which are also readily available.

The original packaging is present, minus the plastic case. Original paperwork is present, minus owner’s manual.

Description

The Audio Technica AT12 moving magnet cartridge was available as the AT12E and AT12XE with elliptical stylus, or the AT12Sa with bonded Shibata stylus.

Specifications

Generating element: dual moving magnet

Frequency response: 15-25000Hz (E) 15-28000kHz (XE) 15-45000kHz (Sa)

Output: 4.2mV (E,XE) 2.7mV (Sa)

Channel balance: 1.5dB (E,XE) 1.0dB (Sa)

Stylus shape: elliptical (E/XE) shibata (Sa)

Stylus construction: bonded / nude

Cantilever: thin wall

Tracking force: 1-2g (E) 1-1.75g (XE) 0.75-1.75g (Sa)

Cartridge weight: 5.5g

Replacement stylus assembly: ATS12(blue) ATN12XE (caramel) ATN12S (ivory)

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Listed3 years ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • AT12E
Categories
Year
  • 1978
Made In
  • Japan

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Spokane, WA, United States
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