audio technica / ATNDS3 AT-DS3 replacement needle

A replacement needle for the AT-DS3, a VM type cartridge with attractive features, such as a tough structure and stable trace, strong bass and a sharp wide separation. In order to support aggressive DJ performance, a very thick cantilever of φ0.9, a high output of 9mV, and a conical stylus that enables stable tracing are used.

■ Model: VM type
■ Reproduction frequency band: 20-20,000Hz
■ Output voltage: 9mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
■ Channel separation: 25dB (1kHz)
■ Output balance: 1.5dB (1kHz)
■ Needle pressure: 2.5-4.0g (3.5g standard)
■ Coil impedance: 3.5kΩ (1kHz)
■ Coil inductance: 630mH (1kHz)
■ DC resistance: 760Ω
■ Load resistance: 47kΩ or more
■ Maximum load capacity: 100-200pF
■ Dynamic compliance: 3.5×10-6cm/dyne
■ Static compliance: 10×10-6cm/dyne
■ Needle tip shape: 0.6mil cone
■ Vertical tracking angle: 20°
■ Outer dimensions: H17.7 x W17.0 x D28.0 x mm
■ Weight: 6.4g