AT33xEN MC Type Record AEX 2026 Bronze Award Made In Duralumin Tapered Pipe Stereo Solid Elliptical for Record Audio-Technica Stylus, Winner, Japan,

Featuring a newly adopted zinc die-cast cartridge base and a hybrid body skillfully combining three materials: The high-rigidity and high-density zinc die-cast material suppresses unwanted vibrations and improves the expression of mid-low frequencies. It achieves a tight, well-defined sound reproduction where the core of the sound can be felt clearly. The zinc die-cast, aluminum, and hard resin, each with different properties, are optimally arranged. Resonance throughout the body is effectively dispersed, reproducing a balanced and natural sound. High-hardness duralumin tapered pipe cantilever: The duralumin pipe cantilever, which has higher hardness than ordinary aluminum, is processed into a tapered shape that narrows in diameter towards the tip. While maintaining the supple sound quality characteristic of duralumin, the high-frequency reproduction capability is further improved. The newly developed suspension mechanism and rubber damper design expand the range of sound options: the dynamic compliance is set slightly lower compared to our existing cartridges. Combined with conventional products, this broadens the range of settings, allowing you to enjoy more freedom in customizing the sound. Lightweight, solid elliptical stylus with minimal sound distortion: By significantly enhancing the fundamental performance of the stylus, it achieves high-precision and stable playback across a wide frequency range. Features threaded cartridge mounting holes: Compatible with integrated tonearms widely used in the global Hi-Fi audio market. The change to threaded holes makes it easier to attach cartridges to integrated tonearms. A solid micro-linear stylus model combining mature expressiveness and power. The "AT33" series, symbolic of Audio-Technica's dual moving-coil MC cartridges, has been revamped as the "AT33x" series. In addition to the delicate and high-resolution sound that our flagship MC cartridges boast, we have pursued a well-balanced sound quality across a wide frequency range. Furthermore, dense mid-low frequency reproduction brings a calm resonance. We aimed to create a product with a unique character that adds warmth to human voices and produces a natural and pleasant tone. Enter the depths of sound through wide-band reproduction created by refined technology. The newly reborn "AT33x" series invites you into a sea of sound that envelops the entire space.