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Hello,
I just pulled my Audio Technica AT20SS Limited Edition cartridge out of storage (has been stored properly). That I got new some years ago. It has very little use. I want to try this on my Linn LP12 with the Ittok LVII arm. Is this a good match? How good is this cartage?
Thank You!
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I found this technical article on the AT20SS off the net.
You can find the article second from the bottom list of carts:
Audio Technica AT20SLa / AT20ss
And this bit.Audio-Technica AT20SS Specifications
- Generating element: Dual moving magnet
- FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.452
- Frequency response: 5Hz-50kHz
- Frequency response: 20-20kHz +/-1db (SS only)
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 2.7mV
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 35/30dB
- Channel balance: <0.75dB
- Tracking angle 20
- Coil DC resistance: 500 ohm
- Coil inductance (mH @ 1kHz): 450 mH
- Weight: 8 g
- Suggested resistive Load: 47k ohm
- Suggested capacitive load: 100-200pf
- Stylus shape: Shibata
- Stylus construction: Nude Square shank
- Cantilever: Tapered Beryllium
- Tracking force: 0.75-1.75 g (1.25 g nominal)Yes, I have one of AT's cartridge gems - the AT20Sla Limited Edition.
Excellent tracking at 1.25 g and sound reproduction thru Technics SL1200.
One of the best.
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In fact, depending on the vintage of LP12 and the A-T house sound, sonically it should sound pretty darned good!
Speaking as an owner of previous A-T models (OC-9 ML II, and a bunch of MM types over the last 30+ years), even though they recommend a tracking force for this model of 0.75grams to 1.75grams (1.25grams nominal), I have always found that around the 1.5gram range tended to get the best tracking and sound from pretty much EVERY A-T that I've ever had, IMHO...
Good luck, and let us know what happens!
Dman
Analog Junkie
I believe my LP12 was built in the mid 80"s? I have some factory upgrades, like the Lingo and a couple others.
I will try both 1.25 & 1.5 grams of tracking force.
Thank you for your reply. I'll be sure to report back.
once you get it installed and dialed in, give it some break in time- I would suggest 30-40 hours before making any serious judgment calls...
Dman
Analog Junkie
By all accounts, the AT20SS is a top performer among MM cartridges. I don't know the effective mass of the Ittok, but you might want to check that. Just be sure to allow several hours for the suspension to loosen up after all the years of storage, before you judge it.
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