{"product_id":"audiotechnicaat33xen","title":"Audio-Technica AT33xEN MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT33xEN is a moving-coil cartridge with a bare elliptical diamond that brings warmth and resolution together in one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the all-rounder of the revised AT33x series – made for anyone who wants to give their record collection substance without ever covering up detail. Vinyl sounds like music with this one, not like a measurement bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revision is in the details. A newly developed piano-wire suspension mechanism increases tracking accuracy, and the slightly firmer dynamic compliance gives a fuller foundation in the bass and lower mids. The body combines zinc die-cast, aluminum, and high-strength polymer – three materials with different damping behavior that spread resonances across the body instead of concentrating them at one point. Two separate PCOCC copper coils for left and right sit right at the cantilever's pivot point and keep the channels cleanly apart. Sounds like nitpicking at the milligram level – but that's exactly where it's decided, on an MC, whether it sings or just plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull fundamental tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e the massive zinc die-cast base on the body damps unwanted vibrations and gives voices and instruments body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean highs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tapered duralumin cantilever reacts quickly to transients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB channel separation and 1.0 dB channel balance keep the imaging in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure signals:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC coils and thickly gold-plated connector pins keep contact resistance low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AT33xEN for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a musical all-rounder on medium-mass tonearms, from chamber music to rock. At 10.1 g self-weight and a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz, it suits a wide range of classic nine-inch arms. Straight talk: you can't replace the stylus yourself – once it's worn, replacement runs through Audio-Technica's paid exchange program. If you want a system with a user-replaceable stylus, this isn't it. And without an MC-capable phono stage, the AT33xEN is simply too quiet; a plain MM input isn't enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest MC all-rounder that gives music soul without ever becoming tiring. Hand on heart: most systems in this class can do either warmth or resolution – this one wants both, and it comes surprisingly close. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll mount and align it for you on the turntable on request, including an honest assessment of whether it suits your tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e moving coil (MC), dual moving coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e bare elliptical, 0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e duralumin, tapered tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical tracking angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil inductance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 µH (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ohms or higher (when connected to a head amp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC copper, separate for left and right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e zinc die-cast, aluminum, high-strength polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.6 × 16.1 × 26.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e two M2.6 threaded holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e not user-replaceable, Audio-Technica's paid MC exchange program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge, non-magnetic screwdriver, stylus brush, 2 washers, mounting screws M2.6 in three lengths (8.0 \/ 10.0 \/ 13.0 mm, 2 each), stylus guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono preamp do I need for the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono preamp or a step-up transformer. At 0.4 mV output voltage, the AT33xEN sits well below MM level, and on a plain MM input it stays too quiet. Audio-Technica recommends a load impedance of 100 ohms or higher – many MC stages offer exactly this value as a standard setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearm suits the AT33xEN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-mass tonearms. At 10.1 g self-weight and a dynamic compliance of 6 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz, the AT33xEN lands in a range that most classic nine-inch arms handle cleanly. Very light or distinctly heavy arms are the exception – when in doubt, just ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the bare elliptical diamond bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bare diamond, the entire stylus tip is made of diamond instead of a layer bonded onto a metal shank. That noticeably lowers moving mass, so the stylus follows the groove faster and more precisely. Audibly, that shows up as finer resolution, cleaner highs, and calmer tracking in dense passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace the AT33xEN's stylus myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the stylus isn't user-replaceable. If it's worn after many hours of use, the replacement runs through Audio-Technica's paid exchange program for MC systems. We handle that for you and then refit and align the replacement system properly right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Audio-Technica AT33xEN at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC system only shows what it's capable of with precise mounting and alignment – overhang, azimuth, tracking force, anti-skating. That's exactly what our own technician in Wädenswil takes care of. On top of that, we'll tell you honestly whether the AT33xEN suits your tonearm and phono stage. Call us: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with this\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the right setting among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the needed amplification among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. For comparison: all \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/audio-technica\"\u003eAudio-Technica range\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eeverything about vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989485252944,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audio-technica-at33xen-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.png?v=1785433341","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/audiotechnicaat33xen","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}