audio-technica ATN440MLa for AT440MLa Cartridge - our Needle 208-D440MLa

Stock#:208-D440MLa

Brand:audio-technica®

Reviews (5)

for AT440MLa Cartridge

$209.00

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ATN440MLa - DISCONTINUED - See ATN440MLb Below

>>>ATN440MLb<<< Direct replacement/successor for the ATN440MLa.

This is a SUPERb sounding true audiophile needle. If you want the absolute most out of your records, we confidently recommend the ATN-440MLa stylus for your AT440MLa cartridge without reservation. The specs do not do this cartridge justice. It will play and decode all manner of quadraphonic records. It will lift the maximum amount of audio information out of the grooves to send into your computer for further processing to your taste. The forums we found testified that this cartridge, still made in Japan, not China, will not disappoint! This needle will also be a great upgrade for almost any '208' type needle on our site. See related products below.

from Audio Technica's website:
MSRP* US$219.00 Get PDF AT440MLa user manual.
*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price.| Actual selling price may vary; please check with an authorized Audio-Technica dealer.

1/2" mount cartridge with MicroLine® shaped diamond tip for the most accurate tracking, separation and performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response	20-20,000 Hz

Channel Separation	27 (dB at 1 kHz)

Tracking Force Range	1.0-1.8 grams (1.4 optimal)

Stylus Construction	0.12 mil Nude square Micro-Linear stylus



Output	4.0 (mV, 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)

Channel Balance	0.8 (dB at 1 KHz)

Stylus Shape	MicroLineÃ¢â€žÂ¢

Cantilever	Tapered alloy tube



Replacement Stylus	ATN440MLa

Great- but you can do better

I’ll note that I'm using this stylus with a Signet MR cartridge. The stylus is a great tracker. Inner groove distortion disappears and sibilance is only audible on poorly mastered records. The sound is very good, if a bit lacking in bass. However, I recently upgraded to the ATN150MLX stylus. This stylus will fit on any body that the ATN440 fits on and is universally better. If you can spend the extra $60, go with the ATN150MLX. If not, you'll find the ATN440MLA to be a sweet sounding stylus.

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Reviewed by: Jeremy from New York. on 7/30/2014

Great

This is a great cartridge for the price. It sounds much better than the Shure m97 and the Grado Black. Turntableneedles.com is the best price period. I look nowhere else for this beauty.

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Reviewed by: Ike Reynolds from Pittsburgh. on 8/2/2014

Very Satisfied

AWESOME

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Reviewed by: Abdulrahman Alshalan from KSA. on 1/29/2012

Superb sound quality!

Great tracking and sound from this modestly priced stylus!

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Reviewed by: Joe Tullgren from NorCal. on 4/10/2012

ATN440MLA NEEDLE

What I was looking for,at a decent price. Quick shipping.