Audio Technica AT33PTG/II MC Cartridge, anyone have it or heard it?


This currently available MC specs are exactly what I like, does anyone have it, heard it, tried it, sent it away???

on ebay, $450. full specs shown
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-new-Audio-Technica-MC-Cartridge-AT33PTG-II-AT-33-PTG-II/264129989611

AT website, $550.
https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/cartridges/265f6b3dd520a226/index.html 

I have another thread in search of a MC cartridge,

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mc-cartridge-elliptical-around-0-5mv-track-1-25-1-75-affordable?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email

this is a new thread so everyone sees this specific question.

thanks, Elliott
elliottbnewcombjr

Showing 1 response by sandthemall

I have been using 60db gain for this cartridge and it sounds great. This is the gain setting that KAB usa recommended. However I punched in a formula to figure out the right gain for this cartridge and I came up with 70db. My Hagerman Trumpet MC has a 68dm setting so I gave it a shot. It sounds much better. More bass slam and more fine detail. This is the result of a better signal to noise ratio.

Loading this cart at 60db is too little. Can’t believe it took me so long to figure this out.