{"product_id":"at-art20-audio-technica-at-art20","title":"AT-ART20","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        \u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in our ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in our high-end lineup, we had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analog sound reproduction and optimize the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audio-technica.com\/media\/catalog\/category\/AT_Excellence_Product.png\" alt=\"Excellence\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AT-ART20 has been designated an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audio-technica.com\/en-us\/a-t-excellence\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica Excellence Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a recognition that identifies products that meet our highest standards of high-fidelity performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on cartridge technologies and know-how cultivated over our long history, and employing the best materials and advanced processing techniques, we created a magnetic core moving coil cartridge that’s optimally structured to reproduce sound with the full expressiveness of the original recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-frequency response of the AT-ART20 is extended and detailed, while the low-frequency sound, which cartridges tend to bury, is reproduced with full clarity and force. Vocals come through with all the variety and expressiveness of the human voice, even at low volumes, and, indeed, the full character of the sound source blossoms anew for the listener, with extended sound depth and rich spatial imaging to convey the original environment of the performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnprecedented, Emotional Sound Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll sonic details carefully and accurately reproduced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnparalleled expressive power to depict every tone and space\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs a top-of-the-line MC cartridge, the AT-ART20 transmits an astonishing amount of information with high resolution, while capturing musical expression. The sound field stage is realistic, regardless of music genre, fully delivering the expressiveness of a performer's voice and the instrument’s original dynamic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality terminal pins with thick gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe thickness of the gold-plated portion has been increased to approximately 30 times than that of conventional products to reduce contact resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonance suppression by combining various materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe cartridge construction consists of an aluminum base, titanium housing, and elastomer undercover. The unique combination of these materials minimizes resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign That Expresses a Sense of Life and Dynamism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtilizing Fukui Prefecture’s world-class technology in cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-machined titanium with polished finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBy utilizing the advanced cutting and polishing technologies cultivated in the eyeglass industry of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which has a history stretching back more than 100 years, Audio-Technica has realized an organic design with a beautifully curved surface that has never been seen in a cartridge before. The combination of this design and advanced cutting technology has also made it possible to reduce the thickness of the titanium, resulting in a significant weight reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Core MC with a Superb Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge finished in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewly designed magnetic circuit improves the cartridge’s efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the magnetic circuit of the AT-ART9XI, the front yoke is 0.6 mm (0.024″) thicker to improve magnetic flux density. By increasing the efficiency, more realistic sound quality is achieved. Output voltage is improved by more than 15% without increasing the number of coil turns which can increase mass and impedance. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighter and More Responsive with a New Stylus\/Cantilever Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrengthened cantilever improves high-frequency characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip reinforcement plate made of titanium reduces stylus tip mass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs in the flagship model of the ART Series, the AT-ART1000, titanium is used for the tip reinforcement plate that holds the diamond tip in place. This reduces its mass and improves the high-frequency characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial line contact stylus and 0.28 mm (0.011″) diameter solid boron cantilever\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA nude special line contact stylus is used to provide premium high-frequency response with minimal inner-groove distortion for consistent reproduction across the entire record. The special line contact shape also causes very little abrasion, resulting in long stylus life and low record wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA rectangular shank mounts the stylus to the cantilever, ensuring precise alignment with the record groove and reducing mass to improve transient and frequency response (20 – 50,000 Hz).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, a stepped pipe structure is used, connecting the cantilever and armature increasing rigidity, which improves the strength of the cantilever and suppresses unwanted vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: AT-ART20’s stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audio-technica.com\/en-us\/cartridges\/styli-accessories\/a-t-moving-coil-exchange-program\"\u003eMoving Coil Exchange Program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to properly service your moving coil cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949466767535,"sku":"AT-ART20","price":959.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/b5f46a41379d58ade69961b94aa15feb.webp?v=1779422102","url":"https:\/\/audio-technicahub.com\/products\/at-art20-audio-technica-at-art20","provider":"audio-technicahub.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}