Specification
38 - audio-technica phono cartridges guide - 2019/20
The AT-XP series cartridges provide a high quality sound for
vinyl DJ’s. Oering all of the features of a DJ cartridge, but
with a Hi-fi sound, the XP series are perfect for the stage and
club DJ who prioritises sound quality.
The following features demonstrate the quality of the AT-XP
series, and show why DJ’s can rely on th Audio-Technica
sound for a true Hi-fi audio performance.
• High quality audiophile experience in DJ venues
• Durable robust design for high-quality specialist DJ
playback
• Signal output level and output impedance characteristics
suited for professional DJ applications
• Great visibility of stylus tip for instant positioning in dark
environments
• VM dual magnet construction
• High-rigidity and Low-resonance cartridge housing
• Produced in the Audio-Technica Fukui factory in Japan
under strict quality control for precise manufacturing.
Audio-Technica’s VM architecture
One of the reasons for the excellent sound reproduction of
the VM series is Audio-Technica’s VM cartridge structure.
Instead of using a single, large magnet, the two magnets
are arranged in the shape of a ”V” positioned precisely to
match the positions of the left and right channels in the
stereo groove walls.
Consequently, the VM design (VM meaning V-Mount)
ensures outstanding channel separation, extended
frequency response and superb tracking. As featured in the
VM range of Hi-fi cartridges an excellent stereo image will be
provided through the improved channel separation.
Due to the VM architecture, the XP series DJ cartridges
are not suitable for scratch or turntablist applications.
Nevertheless unlike most of Hi-fi cartridges they allow
manual cueing and back-cueing.
AT-XP Series - Audiophile DJ cartridges
Conical DJ cartridge mounted
on AT-HS6SV headshell.