{"product_id":"audio-technica-flagship-at-mcd1-dual-moving-coil-stereo-cartridge","title":"Audio Technica Flagship AT-MCD1 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AT-MCD1, Audio-Technica’s flagship iron-core moving coil cartridge, is one of the finest phono cartridges ever produced, designed to surpass even the outstanding expressiveness of our limited-edition AT-MC2022 60th anniversary model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unified stylus-cantilever, formed from a single lab-grown diamond, the AT-MC2022 offered exceptional responsiveness and transparency, establishing a new benchmark for analog playback. The AT-MCD1 inherits that one-piece diamond construction but further reduces the mass of the cantilever and adopts a newly developed Shibata stylus (R2.7 × r0.08 mil tip radius) that traces the record groove with extreme accuracy. This seamless, high-purity structure enhances the precision of converting mechanical vibrations into electrical signals, achieving a higher integration of detail, density, speed, and smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge’s dual moving coils provide high separation and wide response for clear sound localisation with minimal distortion. Its highly efficient magnetic circuit creates strong magnetic flux density and output voltage, further enriching the presence and realism of the sound image. A carefully crafted cartridge body, consisting of an aluminium base, titanium housing, and elastomer undercover, disperses unwanted resonance, while threaded mounting holes make the cartridge easy to install to a headshell or integrated tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around its diamond core structure, the AT-MCD1 naturally reproduces everything from the faintest nuance to powerful dynamic expression, presenting sound in which image contours and spatial depth emerge vividly. By retrieving even the most delicate signals without loss, sound rises smoothly from silence, and the texture of instruments and the lingering resonance of harmonics are conveyed with striking realism. The unbroken purity of the AT-MCD1’s diamond construction delivers ultra-low noise and outstanding resolution while staying true to the anniversary model’s philosophy, faithfully drawing out every detail in the original recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AT-MCD1’s unified Shibata stylus (R2.7 × r0.08 mil tip radius) and 0.22 mm square diamond cantilever is formed from a single, lab-grown diamond. This unique construction eliminates the distortion caused by conventional bonding of stylus to cantilever, allowing for a purer transmission of the vibration from the record groove to the coils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Shibata Stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AT-MCD1 features a Shibata stylus tip that’s been specially developed for this cartridge. With an R2.7 × r0.08 mil tip radius, the stylus can pick up the finest details from a record groove, resulting in stunningly lifelike audio reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving Coil Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AT-MCD1 adopts the highly efficient magnetic circuit originally developed for the AT-ART20, which generates strong magnetic flux density and output voltage for exquisite sonic realism. Two independent PCOCC moving coils, positioned at the cantilever’s fulcrum, ensure pure signal transmission for each channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-crafted audio: our flagship AT-MCD1 is one of the finest phono cartridges ever produced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated stylus and diamond cantilever, formed from a single lab-grown diamond, eliminates the distortion caused by conventional bonding for pure signal transmission, fast transient response, and enhanced high-frequency expression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight integrated 0.22 mm square diamond cantilever is crafted using the CVD (chemical vapor deposition) method, ensuring outstanding precision and consistency in acoustic performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly developed Shibata stylus (R2.7 × r0.08 mil tip radius) traces the intricate modulations of the record groove with extreme accuracy for a precise and lifelike listening experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual moving coils provide high separation and wide response for clear sound localisation with minimal distortion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated magnetic circuit, developed specifically for Audio-Technica’s high-class MC cartridges, achieves higher output voltage (without altering coil impedance) while further enriching the presence and realism of the sound image\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) coils minimise signal disturbance, providing purer and smoother transmission\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe precision-machined titanium housing is remarkably lightweight and rigid, and offers exceptional acoustic performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid body construction – titanium housing, aluminium base, elastomer undercover – reduces undesirable resonance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded cartridge mounting holes allow for easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sound terminal pins have 3-micron gold-plating to reduce contact resistance and enhance sound quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach cartridge is engraved with a unique serial number and comes in a solid cherry wood storage case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted and hand-finished by artisans in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmentally conscious paper-based packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio-technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57714249498956,"sku":"AUDIOTECHART1000x","price":8332.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/branch_3736_image_1779698018.jpg?v=1780663315","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/audio-technica-flagship-at-mcd1-dual-moving-coil-stereo-cartridge","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}