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Audio-Technica AT33EV

The Audio-Technica AT33EV continues the long running 33 series in the audiophile class. Its low 0.3 mV output requires a dedicated MC phono input or a step up transformer. The elliptical stylus tracks from 1.8 to 2.2 g with 2.0 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.

Stylus: Integrated
Series: AT33 Series
Type: MC
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 0.7 mil ]
Price: 57750 JPY (2008)
Class: Audiophile

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 6.9 g · 16 × 16.6 × 26.5 mm
Output Voltage: 0.3 mV
Frequency Response: 15–50 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 dB
Channel Balance: 0.5 dB
Recommended Load: ≥ 100 Ω
Tracking Force: 1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA: 23°
Compliance Value: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz); 40 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (static)
Cantilever: tapered duralumin pipe cantilever

Additional Info

The Audio-Technica AT33EV pairs high resolution with a naturally poised vocal presentation. Detail emerges without edginess, imaging stays precise and stable, and bass carries good density and control for rhythmic drive without bloat. Acoustic, jazz and vocal records on revealing systems reward it most. The elliptical tip on a dural tapered tubular cantilever is integrated, so wear calls for a retip.

Sound × Setup

Detail

82%

IGD Control

75%

Noise Suppression

78%

Dynamics—Attack

79%

Soundstage/Imaging

80%

Bass Density

76%

Vocals/Midrange

81%

Forgiving Character

72%

Tonearm mass medium 50%

light 50%·heavy 0%

Impedance (load) low 60%

medium 30%·high 10%

Phono gain 61–66 dB 75%

55–60 dB 25%·67–72 dB 0%

AT33EV (MC) требует тяжелого тонарма (≥12g) и предусилителя 43–46 dB. Низкая ёмкость (≤100pF) минимизирует потери ВЧ. Идеален для жёстких систем с массивным плечом. Проверь совместимость усилителя перед установкой.

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add 01/29/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026