AT15Sa vs AT440MLa
The AT440MLa's channel separation is 27 dB against the AT15Sa's 30 dB. Both share output (4.0 mV), compliance (40 cu), and tracking force (1.4 g).
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AT15Sa
Audio-TechnicaAnalogCartridgesStylus ReplacementsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$125
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About the AT15Sa
The Audio Technica AT15Sa is a VM type moving magnet cartridge designed for high-fidelity playback. It incorporates a Shibata profile diamond stylus, recently used in Audio-Technica's AT33Sa MC cartridge, delivering a beautiful mid-high range Shibata-signature sound and strong mid-range volume. The cartridge features a VM type dual magnet system and a high-performance para-toroidal generator for high-quality playback. It uses an aluminium tapered cantilever with light vibration tips achieved by taper processing. The robust metal die-cast body limits detrimental vibrations, improving shielding and bass-range resolution. The cartridge is known for its ability to track high frequencies with ease, reduce record wear, and improve the sound of old, worn records. It has a nude square-shank Shibata stylus and is assembled with ultra-precision. The AT15Sa is highly regarded for its detailed, distortion-free sound reproduction and is considered a universal cartridge suitable for mono, stereo, and matrix or discrete 4-channel records.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 4.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.4 g
- Stylus Type
- shibata
- Stylus Size
- 0.3 µm
- Compliance
- 40 cu
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Impedance
- 3200Ω
- Inductance
- 370 mH
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 15.6 × 15.5 × 30 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.0085 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions