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The Microlinear stylus follows fine groove modulations more precisely than conventional elliptical or conical profiles, while its 2.0 g standard tracking force provides a practical setup target for compatible tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent PCOCC copper coils help maintain left- and right-channel separation, while a neodymium magnet and permendur yoke create the magnetic field used by the moving-coil generator. A dense die-cast zinc base suppresses unwanted vibration, and threaded M2.6 mounting holes simplify installation on compatible headshells and integrated tonearms. Thick gold-plated terminal pins reduce connection resistance, and each cartridge is crafted and hand-finished in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude Microlinear Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses a precision stylus profile designed to trace fine record-groove information for nuanced analog reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Moving Coil Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Employs independent left- and right-channel coils to support strong stereo separation and accurate channel reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCOCC Coil Conductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting conductors for smooth signal transmission from the cartridge generator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuralumin Tapered Cantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines high rigidity with controlled mass to support accurate stylus movement and high-frequency tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposite Anti-Resonance Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines die-cast zinc, aluminum, and high-rigidity polymer to disperse unwanted vibration throughout the cartridge structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Suspension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses piano wire and a revised rubber damper system with lower dynamic compliance for compatibility with a range of tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeodymium Magnetic System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs a neodymium magnet with a permendur yoke to support efficient signal generation and responsive playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Mounting Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in M2.6 threaded holes allow installation using two screws without requiring separate mounting nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMicrolinear Stylus and Duralumin Cantilever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nude Microlinear stylus uses a 2.2 × 0.12 mil curvature radius and is mounted to a tapered duralumin pipe cantilever. This combination is designed to maintain accurate contact with the record groove while controlling cantilever movement across the cartridge's extended frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMoving Coil Generator and Resonance Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT33xMLD uses separate PCOCC coils for the left and right channels, producing a rated output of 0.4 mV. Its body combines multiple materials with different mechanical characteristics, including a dense die-cast zinc base that helps suppress unwanted vibration before it can affect the cartridge generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to 42 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 to 2.2 g, 2.0 g standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥100 ohms when connected to a head amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Inductance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 μH at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nude Microlinear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Curvature Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 × 0.12 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duralumin tapered pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 10-6 cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCOCC Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neodymium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoke Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permendur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast zinc, aluminum, and high-rigidity polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick gold plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Mounting Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e M2.6 × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6\" H × 0.7\" W × 1\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.02 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stylus assembly is not field-replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted and hand-finished in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-magnetic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 M2.6 × 0.31\" cartridge installation screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 M2.6 × 0.39\" cartridge installation screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 M2.6 × 0.51\" cartridge installation screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888849211589,"sku":"ATH-AT33XMLD","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3085\/3829\/files\/1-audio-technica-at33xmld_3252301b-92b5-431a-9358-395b4045dcf2.jpg?v=1788996335","url":"https:\/\/avlgear.com\/products\/audio-technica-at33xmld-dual-moving-coil-cartridge-with-microlinear-stylus","provider":"AVLGEAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}