Specification

4 - audio-technica phono cartridges guide - 2019/20
History
AT-1
Audio-Technica’s first product:
AT-1 stereo cartridge.
1962
AT35X
An early model of the AT35X , the origin
of the VM cartridge, which received patents
w
orldwide.
1967
AT25
The AT25 , an integral structured body
housing a VM cartridge. Features the newly
de
veloped toroidal power system.
1978
AT 120 E/G
Launch of the AT100 series VM cartridges.
Audio-Technica improves performance
with low-loss para-toroidal power system
by using technology developed for the
AT25 .
1979
AT- OC9
The AT-OC9, launched in 1987, was
the original cartridge model from which
the AT-OC9ML/II and AT-OC9/III evolved.
1987
AT50ANV
50th anniversary model AT50ANV,
the first non-magnetic core MC cartridge.
2012
ART1000
The AT-ART1000 (“ART” for Audio-Technica
Reference Transducer) is Audio-Technica’s new
flagship phono cartridge, handmade in Japan.
2016
VM Series
After 40 years of legendary success of MM
cartridges using VM technology, Audio-Technica
introduces the VM Series. A completely renewed line
using the latest technologies and materials, keeping
the original and exclusive AT-VM design.
2017
VM95 Series
After 38 years of 90 series success, this newly
design series represents the best value proposition
for every record player user, from conical entry
model to the most sophisticated Shibata version.
2018
2019
AT- OC9X Series
The next generation of the widely revered AT-OC9
cartridge series has been developed by
Audio-Technica, pioneers of cartridge technology.