ART1000X

About the ART1000X

The AT-ART1000X is Audio-Technica's next-generation flagship phono cartridge, hand-built in Tokyo, Japan. It advances the acclaimed AT-ART1000 with a refined direct power system that places dual moving coils directly above the stylus tip rather than at the base of the cantilever, minimizing the negative effects of cantilever length and material type. The newly designed rectangular coils position more surface area in the magnetic field, delivering improved output voltage, expanded low-frequency range, and enhanced transient response. The cartridge features a special line-contact stylus and solid boron cantilever for precise groove tracking, supported by a titanium base that works with aluminum housing and hard plastic cover to disperse internal resonances. A special corrosion-resistant coating protects the magnetic circuit for long-term stability. The result is rich, natural, full-bodied reproduction with remarkable resolution, tonal accuracy, spatial imaging, and dynamic impact across an expansive soundstage.