Audio Technica AT-15E
¥ 22,000 (around 1975)
Commentary
A VM-type cartridge designed for a wide dynamic range.
The structure is based on AT-15Sa technology.
Uses an elliptical needle with ultra-fine particle polishing for the needle tip.
The body is made of silver plated die-cast metal.
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Model Rating
| Type | VM Cartridge |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Output voltage | 5.0 mv (1 khz, 5cm/s) |
| Separation | 30dB(1kHz) |
| Output balance | 1.0dB |
| Needle pressure | 1 ~ 2g (1.7g standard) |
| Coil inductance | 900mH |
| Coil DC resistance | 1,200 Ω |
| Load resistance | 47k Ω |
| Compliance | 8x10-6cm/dyne(100Hz) |
| Needle tip shape | Elliptic needle |
| Effective mass | 0.50mg |
| Vertical tracking angle | 20 ° |
| External dimensions | Width 15.6x Height 15.5x Depth 30.0 mm |
| Dead weight | 8.5g |
| Exchange needle | ATN-15E(¥11,000) |