Audio Technica AT-F7 Moving Coil  (MC) Cartridge

Note:  This cartridge is available for outright purchase at the price offered above, or at a discount if returning a phono cartridge (any make/model).  See details of the exchange scheme at the bottom of this listing.

With a high-quality sound comparable to more expensive models, the AT-F7 provides outstanding value and performance, which delights those who appreciate the sound quality of analogue records.

High-rigidity VC mold combined with potassium titanate minimises unnecessary vibration
The VC structure that holds the coils in place is made of a hard resin, which is combined with potassium titanate for increased strength and rigidity. The result is less weight and an unprecedented reduction of unnecessary vibration.
 
Diameter stainless suspension wire
The AT-F7 uses 0.07 mm diameter stainless suspension wire, which serves an important role as a fulcrum point for audio signal transfer. This stainless wire is used for higher quality MC-type cartridges. This stabilises the fulcrum position and enables auditory lateralisation to provide excellent expression of the high-frequency range.
 
Neodymium magnet for dramatically increased magnetic energy
The neodymium magnet provides maximum energy (BHmax of 50[kJ/m3]), while the pure iron yoke provides excellent magnetic properties. Together, they further boast the magnetic field concentrated in the coil gap area.
 
PCOCC used for coils and terminal pins
PCOCC does not give rise to crystalline resistance in the transmission direction, enabling
audiophiles to enjoy pure transmissions.
 
Dual moving coil with high separation and wide response
Our unique moving coil type cartridge has a basic structure where one cylindrical coil is used for the left channel and another is used for the right channel. This structure by which power is generated independently for the left and right channels physically provides outstanding separation characteristics. The leakage of signals from one channel into the other exerts a decisive influence on the stereo expanse as well as on the sound quality. This is because this leakage is tantamount to creating irregular cross modulation. The reason why the dual moving coil system delivers such a clear and finely delineated sound quality is no doubt due to the system’s naturally excellent separation. The AT-F7 features a reverse V-shaped formation for the two left and right coils to reduce the vibration mass as seen from the stylus tip.
 
Durable construction dedicated to achieving increased rigidity
Using a precision-crafted sturdy aluminium alloy as the base, the body’s structure is made of hard resin which minimises parasitic resonance. This achieves greater rigidity and improves signal-to-noise ratio.

Specification

The Needle Exchange - Our Philosophy:

Everyone deserves to play their Vinyl records with a good, unworn stylus (needle). Anything else risks damage to the record which would be a tragedy

Old, worn and damaging styli/needles should be taken out of circulation to avoid damage to anybody’s records

Needle/Cartridge/stylus exchange should be a simple affair at minimum cost

This cartridge can be bought outright at the price offered, or at a discount with the return of your existing/old cartridge  (any make or model)

This is how it works:

1)      ‘Make an Offer’ through Ebay for this AT-F7  (It doesn’t matter what price you offer at this stage – enter £1 if you like).   Use the ‘Add message to seller’ feature to give details of your current cartridge.  If possible, include details such as make, model and whether it currently works.  Say as much or as little as you like (250 characters max) but more information may enable us to offer a  better price

2)      We will respond with an ‘exchange’ price for this AT-F7  in return for your old cartridge

3)      If you accept the offer from us, you pay the agreed lower ‘exchange’ price and the new cartridge is sent to you along with a label for you to return your old cartridge.

It’s as simple as that!

If you are wondering what happens to the old cartridges, They are check and inspected.  Some are sent for repair, rebuild and retipping.  Others are recycled for their tiny amounts of precious metal contents.