Audio Technica AT-XP5 DJ MM Cartridge & Stylus

The AT-XP5 is a new DJ Moving Magnet cartridge and stylus combination from Audio-Technica. Designed to offer audiophile sound quality with the robustness suitable for DJ use, the XP range uses strong cantilevers (a carbon fibre reinforced ABS, with nylon wire suspension) and a high 5.5mV output making it ideal for use live usage where electrical noise can often be an issue. A high quality bonded Elliptical diamond offers especially good quality high frequency performance. The XP5 is the second model up in this range, it can be upgraded/downgraded with the styli from the other models in the XP series.

Technical Specifications:

Model: AT-XP5
Type: VM Stereo Dual Magnet
Mounting: 1/2” centres
Frequency Response: 20 - 18,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 20 dB (1 kHz)
Output Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
Output Voltage: 5.5 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 23° Vertical
Tracking Force Range: 2.0 - 4.0g (standard 3.0 g)
Stylus Shape: Elliptical Size 0.3 x 0.7 mil
Stylus Construction: Bonded Round Shank
Cantilever: Carbon Fibre reinforced ABS
Coil Impedance: 6.7 kΩ (1 kHz)
Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz)
Static Compliance: 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamic Compliance: 6 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 Ω
Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
Cartridge Weight: 6.2g
Dimensions: 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 (HxWxDmm)
Replacement Stylus: AT-NXP5
Accessories Included: Two 11 mm installation screws, Two 8 mm installation screws & Two washers