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Audio-Technica AT152LP
The Audio-Technica AT152LP sits in the upper mid range of the brand's MM lineup. Its 5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The Line Contact stylus rides the groove at a light 0.8 to 1.6 g with 1.25 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the ATN-152LP, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Upper Mid-Range
- Mounting
- P-mount (T4P)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6 g
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 5–35 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 32 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 0.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 100–200 pF
- Tracking Force
- 0.8–1.6 g (nominal 1.25 g)
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
The Audio-Technica AT152LP is a balanced, forgiving MM with a natural, easygoing character. Its line-contact profile pulls solid detail and stable imaging from the groove without turning bright or fatiguing, so vocals sit forward and organic while textures stay smooth rather than etched. Good tracking control keeps dynamics composed on busier passages over a quiet background. The stylus is replaceable when worn.
Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica AT152LP
| Audio-Technica | ATN-152MLP | MicroLine |
| LP Gear | ATSAT0152LP | Line Contact |
Sound × Setup
Detail
72%IGD Control
65%Noise Suppression
72%Dynamics—Attack
68%Soundstage/Imaging
70%Bass Density
66%Vocals/Midrange
75%Forgiving Character
78%Tonearm mass medium 50%
light 50%·heavy 0%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 50%
39–42 dB 50%·43–46 dB 0%
AT152LP (MM) pairs well with heavy tonearms (>12g). Requires 39–42 dB gain—verify preamp specs. Low capacitance suits long cables. Optimal tracking force: 2.0–2.5g. Check tonearm effective mass compatibility to avoid resonance below 10Hz. Standard MM loading (47kΩ/100pF) recommended.
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