Audio Technica Question

[Rybeam]

Anyone have any info on the Audio Technica AT14S ?


Thanks All !

 

[Don C]

I think that when an AT cartridge has an S suffix, the S stands for Shibata. That's a good stylus. They are pretty expensive to get replacements for though.

 

[Doug G.]

Shibata is correct, assuming it has an original stylus.

These specs are for an AT14Sa

VTF = 1 - 2 grams
FR = 5 - 45,000 Hz.
Output = 2.7 mV @ 5 cm/sec
Channel separation = 25 dB @ 1 kHz
20 dB @ 10 kHz
Channel balance = 1.5 dB
Replacement stylus = ATN14 ($39.95 in 1975)
Price = $75.00 in 1975

Doug

 

[Nitro]

Looks like it's a quad cartridge too, according to Turntableneedles.com.

 

[Rybeam]

Thanks all ! I got a Phillips 212 turntable today. Has the AT14S mounted and an unmounted AT411E with a bent catalever. The Phillips is an interesting piece, needs a tune up and then we'll drive her around a bit.

 

[Nitro]

If you search for the cartridge/stylus on turntableneedles.com, you can find the tracking force for almost everything.