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Audio-Technica AT-13Ea
The Audio-Technica AT-13Ea works as an upper mid-range MM cartridge fitted with a nude elliptical diamond. Its 4.2 mV output suits any standard MM phono input, so no step up device is needed. Recommended tracking force runs from 0.75 to 1.75 grams. The ATN13 stylus is user replaceable, and Phono Culture lists 1 compatible replacement stylus for this model.
- Class:
Upper Mid-Range
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.8 g · 16.0 × 29.0 × 20.1 mm
- Output Voltage
- 4.2 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–30 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Channel Balance
- ± 0.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.75 g
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- dynamic 26 µm/mN
- Cantilever
- tapered
- Documents
Additional Info
The Audio-Technica AT-13Ea carries a balanced, forgiving character with a naturally rendered midrange. Vocals sit forward and organic thanks to the nude elliptical stylus on a tapered cantilever, and the coherent, non-fatiguing presentation tolerates minor setup mismatches. Solid rather than razor-sharp imaging suits varied genres on modest to mid-tier systems. The stylus is replaceable, with cross-compatible tips reported within the AT14, AT15 and AT20 family, so checking fit before swapping is worthwhile.
Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica AT-13Ea
| JICO | ATN13Ea | Elliptical |
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add 01/17/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026