Audio-Technica AT-ART1000x

This next-generation cartridge takes the philosophy and design of the innovation AT-ART1000 to a new level, with a more refined direct power system for improved efficiency and enhanced bass reproduction. Developed and manufactured in Japan, utilizing cutting-edge materials and design elements, the AT-ART1000X delivers the ultimate listening experience to audiophiles around the world.The AT-ART1000X has been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product, a recognition that identifies products that meet our highest standards of high-fidelity performance. 

This next-generation cartridge takes the philosophy and design of the innovation AT-ART1000 to a new level, with a more refined direct power system for improved efficiency and enhanced bass reproduction. Developed and manufactured in Japan, utilizing cutting-edge materials and design elements, the AT-ART1000X delivers the ultimate listening experience to audiophiles around the world.

The AT-ART1000X has been designated an Audio-Technica Excellence Product, a recognition that identifies products that meet our highest standards of high-fidelity performance. 

Like its predecessor, the AT-ART1000X features a direct power system that places the dual moving coil directly above the stylus tip, ensuring that the audio quality does not suffer the negative effects normally introduced by the cantilever's length and material type. Having the coils move in such close proximity to the stylus tip allows the cartridge to vividly render even the most subtle sonic details and provide unsurpassed transient response. The newly developed coils for this model are rectangular, however, not round, in order to position more of their surface area in the magnetic field. This enables the cartridge to more accurately reproduce strong modulations, resulting in improved output voltage and an expanded low-frequency range. 

Each non-magnetic core coil is constructed of 20 μm (0.79 mil) diameter PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) wire handwound eight turns to create a 1.1 mm × 0.6 mm (0.043" × 0.024") rectangle. The coils are contained in ultra-thin 25 μm (0.98 mil) special film and placed in the tiny 0.5 mm (0.020") gap of a powerful magnetic circuit, enabling each coil to generate an output voltage of 0.22 mV with a coil impedance of 3.5 Ω, despite having a non-magnetic core.

The AT-ART1000X retains the high-performance line contact stylus and solid boron cantilever from the previous model to ensure an extremely accurate reading of the record groove. The base that supports the specialized magnetic circuit and vibration system is made from titanium. This sturdy base is instrumental in providing consistent playback, and works in combination with the cartridge’s hard plastic cover and aluminum housing to disperse resonance that negatively affects the sound quality. A special coating protects the magnetic circuit from corrosion for stable performance throughout the life of the cartridge.

Finally, the body of this new model features threaded mounting holes, making the cartridge much easier to install. The included screws alone are enough to mount the cartridge to a headshell or integrated tonearm.

Please Note: AT-ART1000X’s stylus assembly is not field-replaceable, but Audio-Technica offers a fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program to properly service your moving coil cartridge.

Unique Direct Power System

The innovative direct power system developed for the AT-ART1000, which places coils on top of the stylus to capture the subtlest sonic details, has been updated to include rectangular non-magnetic core coils for enhanced efficiency and extended low-frequency output.

The innovative direct power system developed for the AT-ART1000, which places coils on top of the stylus to capture the subtlest sonic details, has been updated to include rectangular non-magnetic core coils for enhanced efficiency and extended low-frequency output.

Premium Stylus and Cantilever

The cartridge’s special line contact stylus offers premium high-frequency response with minimum abrasion to greatly reduce distortion and record wear. Affixed to a solid boron cantilever (0.26 mm diameter), the stylus reads the record groove with extreme accuracy. 

The cartridge’s special line contact stylus offers premium high-frequency response with minimum abrasion to greatly reduce distortion and record wear. Affixed to a solid boron cantilever (0.26 mm diameter), the stylus reads the record groove with extreme accuracy. 

What the Pros are Saying

"The ART1000X is a tough act to follow, especially for $5500. I know that's a great deal of money, but even if you have to put it on a card, once you hear it you won't regret the purchase, I do not think. I returned the original review sample. I'm buying this one!" - Michael Fremer Tracking Angle

"The ART1000X is a tough act to follow, especially for $5500. I know that's a great deal of money, but even if you have to put it on a card, once you hear it you won't regret the purchase, I do not think. I returned the original review sample. I'm buying this one!" - Michael Fremer Tracking Angle

Threaded Mounting Holes

The body of the AT-ART1000X features threaded mounting holes to make installation a breeze. Use the included screws to quickly mount the cartridge to a headshell or integrated tonearm.

The body of the AT-ART1000X features threaded mounting holes to make installation a breeze. Use the included screws to quickly mount the cartridge to a headshell or integrated tonearm.