It works technically just fine but results in a bland and matter-of-fact kind of sound. The 10×5’s neutrality or perhaps its stridency, or maybe another aspect of this High-Output MC design, also makes that it does not match well with Rega tonearms such as the RB-220 and TB330. The AT33Sa leans slightly to the romantic side while the 10×5 is a prime example of utter neutrality in all facets. I was hoping that the cartridge would come close to sounding as robust as the Dynavector, but alas, that’s not the case. It is certainly a little leaner and less forceful in the bass than the 10×5. Tonally, the AT33Sa is neutral, although it is perhaps not entirely linear. While the combined result is very pleasant, it’s not the last word in terms of bass robustness or dynamic impact. The PU-7 tonearm has a slightly sweet and gently relaxed sound itself and when combined with the AT33, that aspect is further enhanced. In this combination, the AT33Sa has a fluid, airy, highly-resolving, and super-refined sound, In these aspects, it outperforms the Dynavector 10×5 MkII High-Output MC cartridge with Shibata III stylus and it does that either with the CH Precision P1 or the AVID Pulsare II phono stage. While this shape has existed for decades and is not as sophisticated as a Micro Ridge, the Shibata stylus is basically an enhanced line contact and therefore it should definitely track significantly better than the Elliptical AT33EV.īefore mounting the cartridge on its intended turntable I wanted to see how it performs with the AVID Sequel in the Audio Origami PU7 arm in the main setup with the CH Precision P1 phono stage set to 325 Ohms and 50dB of gain, the Ayon Stealth preamplifier, the CH Precision A1.5 power amplifier, and Magico S1 MkII speakers. Especially since Audio Technica advertises the AT33Sa cartridge as having high precision as well as robust bass and tonal fullness. With the AT33Sa, it was my hope to combine the fuller and richer sound of the AT33EV with the superb tracking of the ATN150mlx. I do have an AT150mlx with a Microline stylus but it’s an MM cartridge and, especially for its species, it sounds quite lean and could do with more body. Seems only logical but I’ve used cartridges where the cover needed to be removed to allow the screws to be inserted. The AT33Sa comes with a sturdy and protective cover with screw-holes so that it can remain attached during mounting. The only downside was that its Elliptical stylus did not track quite as precisely as the Micro-Ridge and Line-Contact styluses to which I am now accustomed. The reason for this is that the TD1601 demo sample was fitted with an AT33EV that matched perfectly. Review sample supplied by PUUR Audio, Video & DomoticaĮver since reviewing the Thorens TD1601 turntable, I had been thinking of fitting it with an Audio Technica AT33Sa cartridge.
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