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Audio-Technica AT92E

The Audio-Technica AT92E opens the Japanese maker's mass market range at the entry level. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 3.5 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.0 to 1.5 g. The replaceable stylus is the ATN92E, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement.

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Stylus: ATN92E
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 0.7 mil ]
Class: Entry-Level

Mounting: P-mount (T4P)
Output Voltage: 3.5 mV
Frequency Response: 15–27 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 29 dB
Channel Balance: 1.25 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ
Tracking Force: 1.0–1.5 g
Cantilever: alloy tube

Additional Info

The Audio-Technica AT92E, often sold as the AT92ECD kit with an adapter, pairs an alloy-tube cantilever with an elliptical tip for an easygoing, forgiving sound. Backgrounds stay quiet, vocals come through natural and relaxed, and the intimate soundstage keeps long casual sessions fatigue-free. Pop, rock and jazz on unfussy systems suit it well. The ATN92E stylus is replaceable when worn.

Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica AT92E

LP Gear

ATN3472SE

Elliptical

Sound × Setup

Detail

58%

IGD Control

55%

Noise Suppression

64%

Dynamics—Attack

60%

Soundstage/Imaging

62%

Bass Density

59%

Vocals/Midrange

68%

Forgiving Character

78%

Tonearm mass medium 44%

light 44%·heavy 11%

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%

AT92E (MM) pairs well with medium-mass tonearms. Requires 39–42 dB gain (standard MM preamp). Low capacitance design minimizes treble rolloff. Ideal for mid-compliance arms (10–15 cu). Ensure proper tracking force (2–3g) and grounding. Compatible with most turntables.

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