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Audio-Technica AT-13Ea

The Audio-Technica AT-13Ea works as an upper mid-range MM cartridge fitted with a nude elliptical diamond. Its 4.2 mV output suits any standard MM phono input, so no step up device is needed. Recommended tracking force runs from 0.75 to 1.75 grams. The ATN13 stylus is user replaceable, and Phono Culture lists 1 compatible replacement stylus for this model.

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Stylus: ATN13
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Nude Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.2×0.7 mil (≈5×17.8 µm) ]
Class: Upper Mid-Range

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5.8 g · 16.0 × 29.0 × 20.1 mm
Output Voltage: 4.2 mV
Frequency Response: 10–30 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 dB
Channel Balance: ± 0.5 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ
Tracking Force: 0.75–1.75 g
VTA: 20°
Compliance Value: dynamic 26 µm/mN
Cantilever: tapered
Documents: user-manual [jpg]

Additional Info

The Audio-Technica AT-13Ea carries a balanced, forgiving character with a naturally rendered midrange. Vocals sit forward and organic thanks to the nude elliptical stylus on a tapered cantilever, and the coherent, non-fatiguing presentation tolerates minor setup mismatches. Solid rather than razor-sharp imaging suits varied genres on modest to mid-tier systems. The stylus is replaceable, with cross-compatible tips reported within the AT14, AT15 and AT20 family, so checking fit before swapping is worthwhile.

Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica AT-13Ea

JICO

ATN13Ea

Elliptical

Sound × Setup

Detail

72%

IGD Control

68%

Noise Suppression

71%

Dynamics—Attack

74%

Soundstage/Imaging

75%

Bass Density

70%

Vocals/Midrange

76%

Forgiving Character

78%

Tonearm mass light 100%

medium 0%·heavy 0%

Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%

100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%

Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%

35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%

Картридж Audio-Technica AT-13Ea (ММ, вес 5.8 г, комплаенс 26 µm/mN) оптимален для лёгкого тонарма — эффективная масса около 8 г даёт резонанс 8.4 Гц, что идеально. С массой 12 г резонанс 7.4 Гц — приемлемо, а 18 г уже нежелательно. Фонокорректор: 47 кОм, ёмкость предпочтительна низкая, усиление 39–42 дБ.

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add 01/17/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026