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

@elliottbnewcombjr I do have an AT33PTG/II in my line up and think it’s a terrific cartridge, Audio Technica gives you a lot for the money especially looking at the specs! This model was only available in Japan and Europe, but it sold so well that it became available here.
In my system, this cartridge is very nicely balanced with enough snap and detail to keep me interested and enough tone to make it musical sounding. It tracks well with very little surface noise and I did not have to tinker much to get it to sound really good. Not the best cartridge I have but it gives me enough of everything and would be excellent for every day listening. I think you made a wise choice, let us know how you like it.

Thanks, that’s encouraging,

Now I am after a good SUT choice for it/s .3mv10 ohm to end up into my mx110z’s MM Phono 3mv/47k input

I started a separate thread asking for help with that.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-sut-for-3mv-10-ohms-mc-cartridge-into-3mv-mm-input-sensiti

The AT 33 PTG 11 is an exceptional cartridge for the money if you have the phono stage to use it. A step up with a 1 in 20 gain will work very well. Get a good interconnect between the step up and the phono stage and enjoy. 

regafan

Thanks, yes 20x is a good choice for AT33PTG/2: .3mv output; 10 ohm impedance.

I went thru a learning phase here

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-sut-for-3mv-10-ohms-mc-cartridge-into-3mv-mm-input-sensiti?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email

I chose the Vintage and Versatile Fidelity Research FRT-4
Unit tested, seller knows electronics, 100% rating, takes returns

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333648114135?ul_noapp=true

3 inputs; MM bypass; four settings: 3 ohms;10 ohms; 30 ohm; 100 ohms
I expect to listen and choose either 10 ohm 18x or 30 ohm 21x

10 ohm = 21x = +26db = 6.3mV output = 107 ohm load

30 ohm = 18x = + 25.2db = 5.5mv output = 140 ohm load

options for future MC cartridges

3 ohm = 36x = +31db

100 ohm = 10.6x = +20db

bypass for my Mono Cartridge

I like 3 inputs option too, you never know,

I got the cartridge, all aligned, calibrated, waiting for Fidelity FRT-4 SUT to arrive on the 20th, then schedule with Bill to bring 2 of his SUT's.

It really is a shame AT doesn't use body threads so only top screws would be needed for easy movement during overhang/null settings.

This is the old fashion PITA nuts and screws, only worse. There isn't even a socket for the nuts to keep them from turning when tightening the screws, totally sucks.

Screws go in from the bottom, because the molded recess that receives the screw heads prevents holding the nuts if you put them at the bottom. Then, to make a fine adjustment, headshell off, lightly loosen, back in, check, out, tighten. No way could I put this in a fixed arm, it must be removable headshell. 

Totally sucks, Common Skinny Love, Common Threaded Body!