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Audio-Technica DR350

The Audio-Technica DR350 is an entry-level MM cartridge fitted with an elliptical stylus profile. Its 5 mV output feeds any standard MM phono input on a preamp or receiver without extra gain. The rated tracking force runs from 1 to 1.5 g, with a nominal setting near 1.3 g. The stylus is user replaceable as the ATN3472SE, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement stylus.

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Stylus: ATN3472SE
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 0.7 mil (≈7.6 × 17.8 µm) ]
Class: Entry-Level

Output Voltage: 5 mV
Frequency Response: 15–27 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 18 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 1.25 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ
Tracking Force: 1–1.5 g (nominal ~1.3 g)
Compliance Value: dynamic ~18 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (@100 Hz approx)

Additional Info

The Audio-Technica DR350 offers a warm, forgiving presentation with a rounded top end and a natural, engaging midrange where vocals sit forward and pleasant rather than analytical. Bass carries decent weight without overpowering, dynamics stay lively enough for rock and pop, while modest imaging favors ease of listening over pinpoint precision. The user-replaceable elliptical stylus makes it a relaxed, low-maintenance choice for casual sessions.

Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica DR350

LP Gear

ATSDR350

Elliptical

Sound × Setup

Detail

58%

IGD Control

54%

Noise Suppression

60%

Dynamics—Attack

65%

Soundstage/Imaging

62%

Bass Density

63%

Vocals/Midrange

68%

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 35–38 dB 50%

39–42 dB 50%·43–46 dB 0%

Картридж Audio-Technica DR350 (ММ) с высокой динамической податливостью хорошо сочетается только с лёгким тонармом — резонансная частота остаётся приемлемой лишь при массе около 8 г; с более тяжёлыми тонармами (12–18 г) резонанс уходит в проблемную зону. Оценка сделана по типичной массе тонарма 6.5 г (уточнение — среднее доверие). Фонокорректор — ММ-вход, 47 кОм, ёмкость предпочтительно низкая, усиление 35–38 дБ.

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add 01/06/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026