Audio Technica Phono Cartridges

Audio-Technica phono cartridges are designed to extract maximum detail and musicality from your vinyl collection, converting the physical movement of a record groove into an electrical signal with precision and accuracy. Founded in 1962 as a cartridge specialist, Audio-Technica remains one of the most established names in analogue audio.

From entry-level upgrades to high-end audiophile designs, the range offers solutions for virtually every turntable, tonearm and budget.

What Does a Phono Cartridge Do?

A phono cartridge is an electromechanical device that translates the movement of the stylus in a record groove into an audio signal.
The quality of the cartridge has a direct impact on:

- Detail retrieval and clarity
- Tonal balance and tracking ability
- Surface noise and distortion levels
- Overall musical presentation

Upgrading your cartridge is often one of the most effective ways to improve vinyl playback performance.

Moving Magnet & Moving Coil Options

Audio-Technica offers both major cartridge types, each suited to different systems:

- Moving Magnet (MM) – Higher output, easy to match with most phono stages, ideal for entry to mid-level systems
- Moving Coil (MC) – Lower output but lighter moving mass, offering greater detail, speed and refinement for higher-end setups

Many models use Audio-Technica’s dual moving magnet design, engineered to improve channel separation and tracking accuracy.

Options for Every Listener

The range spans multiple performance levels, making it easy to match your system:

- Entry-Level (VM95 / AT3600 series) – Affordable upgrades with improved clarity and tracking
- Mid-Range (VM500 / VM700 series) – Enhanced stylus profiles and materials for greater detail
- High-End (OC9 / AT33 / ART series) – Advanced moving coil designs for maximum resolution and realism

A wide choice of stylus profiles—including conical, elliptical, microlinear and Shibata—allows further tuning of performance depending on your system and listening preferences.

Key benefits:

- Designed by Audio-Technica, a cartridge specialist since 1962
- Wide range of MM and MC designs
- Improves clarity, tracking and overall vinyl performance
- Options for all budgets and turntable setups
- Easy upgrade path through stylus and model range

A fundamental component of any turntable setup, Audio-Technica phono cartridges offer a reliable and performance-focused way to get more from your vinyl collection.