Description
Audio-Technica AT-F3/III AT F3/III ATF3/III Phono Cartridge
AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-F3/III AT F3/III ATF3/III PHONO CARTRIDGE
The Audio-Technica AT-F3/III stereo moving coil cartridge
lets the music flow naturally from the grooves. This is
achieved through a combination of special technical
features each designed to capture more from the record
grooves: the dual moving coil design, elliptical stylus,
aluminum pipe cantilever and the vertical stabilizer
mechanism.
Features
– Neodymium magnet for dramatically increased magnetic energy
– PCOCC used for coils and terminal pins for pure transmissions
– Dual moving coils for high separation and wide response
– Durable construction dedicated to achieving increased rigidity for improved signal-to-noise ratio
Audio-Technica AT-F3/III Phono Cartridge Specifications
– Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
– Type: Moving coil
– Frequency response: 15Hz-50kHz
– Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 0.35mV
– Tracking force: 1.8-2.2 g (2 g standard)
– Recommended load impedance: Minimum 100 ohms
– Coil impedance: 12 ohms (1kHz)
– DC resistance: 12 ohms
– Channel separation @ 1kHz: 27dB
– Channel balance @ 1kHz: >1.5dB
– Dynamic compliance: 9.0 x 10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
– Static compliance: 35 x 10-6cm/dyne
– Stylus type: 0.2 × 0.7 mil elliptical
– Suspension wires: Stainless
– Vertical tracking angle: 23°
– Dimensions (mm): H17.3 x W18.8 x L25.4
– Weight: 5 g
– Accessories included: Screwdriver, stylus protector, screws, nuts, washers
Reviews & Feedback
Just wanted to let you know that I received the AT-F3/III Wednesday and got it up and running. I mounted it on my REGA P3-24 using the Denneson Soundtractor, tracking at 2 grams and using a 2mm spacer under the arm. All I can say is WOW! A-T really improved on the original AT-F3/II. Sound is so much smoother and the shift to medium compliance is a HUGE +. It does very well on the RB-301 arm and is an unbelievable bargain at it’s price…which I’m sure won’t last long…
I have to tell you that I had an ORTO Salsa prior to the AT and I have to say that the AT is really a better cartridge…even though the Orto is twice as expensive. The Orto is just to HOT and in-you-face. Also, it tended to wobble a tad similar to the Grado dance. The AT just let’s the music flow and makes you forget all the technical aspects and headaches you just suffered in tonearm/cart setup… This one’s a WINNER!
Thanks for making this available,
JA
10-23-2010
