{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-mcd1-dual-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 Dual Moving Coil Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAudio-Technica AT-MCD1 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlagship iron-core moving coil cartridge with a unified Shibata stylus and 0.22 mm square diamond cantilever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 is the company’s flagship iron-core moving coil cartridge, designed to build on the limited-edition AT-MC2022 60th anniversary model. It carries forward that cartridge’s one-piece diamond stylus-cantilever construction while further reducing cantilever mass and using a newly developed Shibata stylus for finer groove tracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT-MCD1’s unified Shibata stylus and 0.22 mm square diamond cantilever are formed from a single lab-grown diamond. By eliminating the conventional bond between stylus and cantilever, this structure allows groove vibrations to pass more directly to the coils, supporting fast transient response, high-frequency extension, low noise, and a more complete retrieval of fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dual moving coil generator uses independent PCOCC coils and a dedicated magnetic circuit developed for Audio-Technica’s high-class moving coil cartridges. A hybrid body with a titanium housing, aluminum base, and elastomer undercover helps disperse unwanted resonance, while threaded mounting holes, 3 micron gold-plated terminal pins, and hand-finished Japanese construction round out the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnified diamond stylus-cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly developed Shibata stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.22 mm square diamond cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual moving coil construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCOCC moving coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium, aluminum, and elastomer body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated terminal pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique engraved serial number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-magnetic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashers x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge installation screws (M2.6): 5 mm (0.20\") x 2, 8 mm (0.31\") x 2, 10 mm (0.39\") x 2, 12 mm (0.47\") x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e MC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–50 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Separation (1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e 28 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical Tracking Angle:\u003c\/b\u003e 20°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracking Force (1.8 g standard):\u003c\/b\u003e 1.7 g–1.9 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Load Impedance (When Head Amplifier Connected):\u003c\/b\u003e 100 ohms or greater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoil Impedance (1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDC Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoil Inductance (1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e 25 μH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec.):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Balance (1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Shape (Integrated Cantilever Type):\u003c\/b\u003e Shibata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus Curvature Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7 x 0.08 mil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22 mm square diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStatic Compliance:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 x 10\u003csup\u003e-6\u003c\/sup\u003e cm\/dyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Compliance (100 Hz):\u003c\/b\u003e 15 x 10\u003csup\u003e-6\u003c\/sup\u003e cm\/dyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThreaded Hole:\u003c\/b\u003e M2.6 x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (WHD):\u003c\/b\u003e 17.7 mm x 17.3 mm x 26.7 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5 g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545113878712,"sku":"AT-MCD1","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/at-mcd1_02_png.webp?v=1780583190","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/audio-technica-at-mcd1-dual-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}