{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-mcd1-dual-moving-coil-stereo-cartridge","title":"Audio Technica AT-MCD1 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAudio-Technica AT-MCD1 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 is a flagship dual moving coil stereo cartridge engineered for reference-level analog playback. Designed as one of Audio-Technica’s highest-performance phono cartridges, the AT-MCD1 builds on the innovation of the limited-edition AT-MC2022 with a unified stylus-cantilever made from a single lab-grown diamond, reducing distortion and preserving the finest details from your vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith its newly developed Shibata stylus, lightweight 0.22 mm square diamond cantilever, dual PCOCC moving coils, and precision magnetic circuit, the AT-MCD1 delivers exceptional channel separation, lifelike imaging, wide frequency response, and ultra-low-noise signal transmission. A hybrid body structure with titanium, aluminum, and elastomer materials helps control resonance, while gold-plated terminals and threaded mounting holes make this high-end moving coil cartridge both sonically refined and practical to install. Handcrafted and hand-finished in Japan, the AT-MCD1 is built for serious vinyl listeners seeking breathtaking realism, speed, depth, and musical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dual moving coil stereo cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: MC moving coil\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 to 50,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Tracking Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.7 to 1.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Tracking Force\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 ohms or higher when connected to a head amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 ohms at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Inductance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 μH at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.55 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shibata integrated cantilever type\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Curvature Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.7 × 0.08 mil\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.22 mm \/ 0.0087\" square diamond\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Integrated stylus and diamond cantilever formed from a single lab-grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever Manufacturing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: CVD chemical vapor deposition\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: PCOCC Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hybrid titanium housing, aluminum base, and elastomer undercover\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Precision-machined titanium\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-micron gold-plated sound terminal pins\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Hole\u003c\/strong\u003e: M2.6 × 2\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17.3 mm × 17.7 mm × 26.7 mm \/ 0.68\" × 0.70\" × 1.1\" H × W × D\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.5 g \/ 0.34 oz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 × 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 × 10-6 cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not field-replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Option\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eligible for Audio-Technica’s fee-based Moving Coil Exchange Program\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-magnetic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brush\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Washer × 2\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartridge installation screws M2.6, 5.0 mm \/ 0.20\" × 2\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartridge installation screws M2.6, 8.0 mm \/ 0.31\" × 2\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartridge installation screws M2.6, 10.0 mm \/ 0.39\" × 2\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartridge installation screws M2.6, 12.0 mm \/ 0.47\" × 2\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Protector\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wooden storage case\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each cartridge is engraved with a unique serial number\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted and hand-finished by artisans in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Environmentally conscious paper-based packaging\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Washers × 2 and 8.0 mm screws × 2 are used to secure the cartridge at the time of purchase and should be kept after removing the cartridge from the imitation headshell\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specifications are subject to modification without notice for product improvement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Great At\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDelivering reference-quality vinyl playback with extraordinary resolution, speed, and tonal realism.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eExtracting delicate groove details through a unified lab-grown diamond stylus-cantilever design.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eProducing precise imaging and stereo separation with dual moving coil construction.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eReducing resonance through a premium titanium, aluminum, and elastomer hybrid body.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePreserving clean signal transmission with PCOCC coils and gold-plated terminal pins.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eServing as a world-class cartridge for high-end turntable systems and critical listening rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eExpanded Key Features List\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnified Diamond Stylus-Cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e: The stylus and cantilever are formed from a single lab-grown diamond to eliminate bonding-related distortion and transmit groove vibrations with exceptional purity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNewly Developed Shibata Stylus\u003c\/strong\u003e: The R2.7 × r0.08 mil Shibata tip traces intricate groove modulations with remarkable accuracy for lifelike detail and extended high-frequency response.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.22 mm Square Diamond Cantilever\u003c\/strong\u003e: The lightweight square diamond cantilever is crafted using the CVD method to support fast transient response, precision, and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Moving Coil Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Independent moving coils provide wide response, high channel separation, clear sound localization, and minimal distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Efficiency Magnetic Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e: A dedicated magnetic circuit increases output voltage without altering coil impedance, enriching presence, realism, and soundstage depth.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCOCC Coil Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting coils help minimize signal disturbance for smoother, cleaner, and more accurate transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Resonance-Control Body\u003c\/strong\u003e: The titanium housing, aluminum base, and elastomer undercover work together to reduce unwanted resonance and preserve sonic clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-Machined Titanium Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The lightweight, rigid titanium body contributes to exceptional acoustic performance and long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Mounting Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e: M2.6 threaded holes make installation easier on compatible headshells and integrated tonearms.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Plated Terminal Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-micron gold-plated pins reduce contact resistance and support high-quality signal transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each AT-MCD1 is crafted and hand-finished by skilled artisans for premium fit, finish, and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Numbered Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Every cartridge is engraved with a unique serial number and supplied in a solid cherry wood storage case.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the Audio-Technica AT-MCD1 special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The AT-MCD1 is Audio-Technica’s flagship iron-core moving coil cartridge, featuring a one-piece lab-grown diamond stylus-cantilever, dual moving coils, and a resonance-controlled hybrid body for exceptionally pure analog playback.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of cartridge is the AT-MCD1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The AT-MCD1 is a moving coil MC stereo cartridge designed for 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