Audio Technica's AT 5V cartridge relies on the innovations and technology of the AT100E, with a few differences. Its conical stylus is precision-bonded to an aluminium cantilever. It was selected to facilitate VTA adjustment and make the cartridge compatible with as many tonearms possible. The cantilever features a suspension system with a stainless steel wire engineered for the AT150MLX. The motor consists of twin magnets that use the 'VM' technology and para-toroidal coils that use high purity PCOCC copper conductors. The structure is entirely designed to minimise vibrations in the cartridge body to make playback as precise and clear as possible. The connectors are gold-plated. Its weight, tracking force and high compliance make it compatible with lightweight and very lightweight tonearms.
Playback is clear, detailed and very punchy. Audio Technica's AT5V cartridge will neatly suit turntables with a rather dull and imprecise sonic quality.
A great MM cartridge at a highly attractive price.
FranckType: MM
Frequency response: 20 hz-20 khz
Channel separation: 24 dB
Channel balance: 1.5 dB
Output voltage: 5. mV
VTA: 23°
Tracking force: 1.8/2.2g
Recommended tracking force: 2. g
Stylus: Conical
Stylus tip shape: 15 m
Assembly: Bonded
Cantilever: Alloy
Compliance: 35 x 10-6cm/dyne
Coils: Para-toroidal, PCOCC conductors
Moving magnet: Double VM
Load impedance: 47 Kohms
Load capacitance: 100-200 pF
Coil inductance: 360 mH
Cartridge weight: 6.1g
Height: 17.3 mm
Mount: ½ inch screw
Replacement stylus: ATN5V
