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Overview Audio-Technica AT33xMLB Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge Audio-Technica AT33xMLB Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge Wharfedale EVO 5.3 Floorstanding Speakers Wharfedale EVO 5.3 Floorstanding Speakers
Summary

The AT33x Series is the first major overhaul of the AT33 in years, bringing new warmth and fullness to music. Technological advances, including the first use of die-cast zinc at the cartridge base, minimise resonance and boost mid-to-low frequency expressiveness, ensuring you hear the finest details across the entire audio spectrum.

The AT33xMLB is engineered for high-resolution tracking. It features a microlinear nude stylus on a solid boron tapered cantilever, capable of capturing the subtlest groove details. This precision is ideal for detailed orchestral recordings and high-fidelity records made since the late 1970s. A new piano wire suspension enhances tracking accuracy, slightly lowering dynamic compliance for more substantial audio, particularly in the mid-low range.

Key Features:

  • Microlinear Stylus: Tracks the record groove with incredible accuracy, providing more nuanced sound reproduction than standard elliptical or conical styli.
  • Solid Boron Cantilever: Tapered design ensures rapid vibration transmission for accurate reproduction of dynamic musical passages.
  • Dual Moving Coil: Independent left and right coils provide outstanding channel separation.
  • PCOCC Coils: Used for pure, smooth signal transmission.
  • Composite Body: Constructed from die-cast zinc, aluminum, and high-rigidity polymer to reduce and disperse resonance for a balanced, natural sound.
  • Zinc Base: Highly rigid, dense die-cast zinc suppresses unwanted vibrations and improves mid-to-low frequency expressiveness.
  • High-Fidelity Components: Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke maximise efficiency for high-resolution playback.
  • Advanced Suspension: Newly developed mechanism and damper design (with lower dynamic compliance) allow compatibility with a variety of tonearms.
  • Double-Step Armature: Increases cantilever rigidity for better resonance suppression.
  • Quality & Convenience: Features threaded mounting holes for easy setup, gold-plated terminal pins for enhanced sound quality, and is hand-finished by artisans in Japan.

Step into a world of expansive, detailed, and captivating audio with the Wharfedale EVO 5.3. This superb 3-way floorstanding speaker, part of the acclaimed EVO series, delivers a high-end experience without the high-end price.

At its core is the signature 35 x 70mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter. This innovative pleated design moves four times more air than traditional tweeters, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail, fast transient response and ultra-low distortion.

Key Features:

  • 3-way Floorstanding design
  • 35 x 70mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer) Tweeter
  • 2"(50mm) Soft Dome
  • 2 x 5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone
  • 3 Year Warranty
ReferenceAT33xMLBWH-0712
Specifications
Speaker Specifications:
Configuration3-Way
Enclosure TypeBass Reflex
Treble Driver35 x 70mm AMT
Midrange Driver2"(50mm) Soft Dome
Bass Driver5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x2
Sensitivity88dB
Recommended Amp Power25-150W
Nominal Impedence4ohm (8ohm compatible)
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)46Hz – 24kHz
Bass Extension40Hz
Crossover Frequency825 Hz,4kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD)933 x 266 x 285(40)mm
Weight21.5kg Each
Price
£699.00
£1,099.95
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Audio-Technica AT33xMLB Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge Audio-Technica AT33xMLB Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge Summary

The AT33x Series is the first major overhaul of the AT33 in years, bringing new warmth and fullness to music. Technological advances, including the first use of die-cast zinc at the cartridge base, minimise resonance and boost mid-to-low frequency expressiveness, ensuring you hear the finest details across the entire audio spectrum.

The AT33xMLB is engineered for high-resolution tracking. It features a microlinear nude stylus on a solid boron tapered cantilever, capable of capturing the subtlest groove details. This precision is ideal for detailed orchestral recordings and high-fidelity records made since the late 1970s. A new piano wire suspension enhances tracking accuracy, slightly lowering dynamic compliance for more substantial audio, particularly in the mid-low range.

Key Features:

  • Microlinear Stylus: Tracks the record groove with incredible accuracy, providing more nuanced sound reproduction than standard elliptical or conical styli.
  • Solid Boron Cantilever: Tapered design ensures rapid vibration transmission for accurate reproduction of dynamic musical passages.
  • Dual Moving Coil: Independent left and right coils provide outstanding channel separation.
  • PCOCC Coils: Used for pure, smooth signal transmission.
  • Composite Body: Constructed from die-cast zinc, aluminum, and high-rigidity polymer to reduce and disperse resonance for a balanced, natural sound.
  • Zinc Base: Highly rigid, dense die-cast zinc suppresses unwanted vibrations and improves mid-to-low frequency expressiveness.
  • High-Fidelity Components: Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke maximise efficiency for high-resolution playback.
  • Advanced Suspension: Newly developed mechanism and damper design (with lower dynamic compliance) allow compatibility with a variety of tonearms.
  • Double-Step Armature: Increases cantilever rigidity for better resonance suppression.
  • Quality & Convenience: Features threaded mounting holes for easy setup, gold-plated terminal pins for enhanced sound quality, and is hand-finished by artisans in Japan.
AT33xMLB
£699.00
Wharfedale EVO 5.3 Floorstanding Speakers Wharfedale EVO 5.3 Floorstanding Speakers Summary

Step into a world of expansive, detailed, and captivating audio with the Wharfedale EVO 5.3. This superb 3-way floorstanding speaker, part of the acclaimed EVO series, delivers a high-end experience without the high-end price.

At its core is the signature 35 x 70mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter. This innovative pleated design moves four times more air than traditional tweeters, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail, fast transient response and ultra-low distortion.

Key Features:

  • 3-way Floorstanding design
  • 35 x 70mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer) Tweeter
  • 2"(50mm) Soft Dome
  • 2 x 5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone
  • 3 Year Warranty
WH-0712 Specifications
Speaker Specifications:
Configuration3-Way
Enclosure TypeBass Reflex
Treble Driver35 x 70mm AMT
Midrange Driver2"(50mm) Soft Dome
Bass Driver5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x2
Sensitivity88dB
Recommended Amp Power25-150W
Nominal Impedence4ohm (8ohm compatible)
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)46Hz – 24kHz
Bass Extension40Hz
Crossover Frequency825 Hz,4kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD)933 x 266 x 285(40)mm
Weight21.5kg Each
£1,099.95