For over five decades, Audio-Technica has been a trailblazer in the audio industry, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with unparalleled craftsmanship. Renowned for their diverse range of high-fidelity products, Audio-Technica has consistently set the standard for excellence in audio reproduction.
As an Audio-Technica Excellence Dealer, Archer High Fidelity has been granted exclusive rights to showcase and distribute a carefully curated selection of Audio-Technica products within our geographic region. This recognition signifies our dedication to providing customers with access to the pinnacle of high-fidelity audio innovation in the VA, MD, and D.C. area.
As your designated Audio-Technica Excellence Dealer, we invite you to explore the world of high-fidelity audio in our comfortable downtown Falls Church, Virgina setting designed to showcase audio excellence. Contact us or come visit today and listen in the shop. The products below are a sampling of the full line we carry.
AT-MC2022
Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge
The result of 60 years of phono cartridge research and development, the AT-MC2022 offers cutting-edge technology for the analog audio aficionado. This innovative moving coil cartridge produces a sharp, vibrant soundscape that lets you hear – and feel – every detail of your music.
AT-ART20
Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge
Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce the AT-ART20, the latest cartridge in our ART Series that will allow you to experience a new world of sound. As with previous magnetic core cartridges in our high-end lineup, we had two main goals in developing the AT-ART20: provide superlative analog sound reproduction and optimize the performance and benefits of a magnetic core cartridge.
AT-ART1000
Direct Power MC Cartridge
The AT-ART1000 (“ART” for Audio-Technica Reference Transducer) is Audio-Technica’s flagship phono cartridge, handmade in Japan. Born of the pursuit of audio excellence that has driven A-T for more than 60 years, the AT-ART1000 introduces an innovative, audiophile design heretofore unseen in mass-produced cartridges.
AT-ART9XA
Dual Moving Coil Cartridge
An update of the AT-ART7, the AT-ART9XA non-magnetic core MC cartridge features a Shibata stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever.
AT-ART9XI
Dual Moving Coil Cartridge
Featuring a special line contact stylus on a 0.28 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, the AT-ART9XI replaces the AT-ART9 as Audio-Technica’s flagship magnetic core MC cartridge.
AT-OC9XML
Dual Moving Coil Cartridge
The AT-OC9XML Dual Moving Coil cartridge with Microlinear stylus is designed to provide outstanding channel separation. The Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) coils ensure pure audio transmission and are aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation to exert less pressure on the stylus, thereby minimizing distortion.
VM760SLC
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
The VM760SLC special line contact stylus cartridge is the flagship model in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM760SLC is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge’s ultra-lightweight special line contact stylus allows it to trace the record groove with incredible accuracy and minimum abrasion, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction, low distortion and low record wear. Includes mounting hardware.
VML740ML
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
The VM740ML MicroLine® stylus cartridge is a premier 700 Series model in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM740ML is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response.
AT-VM95ML
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.
AT-VM95E
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge’s special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.
AT-LP7
Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
Audio-Technica began in 1962 as a designer and manufacturer of high-end phonograph cartridges, bringing to the audio world the innovative Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with its outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking. The AT-LP7 builds on this heritage.
AT-LP5X
Direct-Drive Turntable
Building on Audio-Technica’s analog heritage and over 50 years of Japanese audio design, the AT-LP5X features upgraded technology while keeping the contemporary style and acclaimed performance of its predecessor, the AT-LP5.
AT-LPW50PB
Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
The AT-LPW50PB is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an anti-resonance 30 mm thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth, with a high-gloss, piano-black finish, to dampen low-frequency acoustical feedback, and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM.
AT-LPW40WN
Fully Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
The AT-LPW40WN is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an aesthetically pleasing anti-resonance MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds at 33-1/3 and 45 RPM.
AT-LP120XBT-USB
Direct-Drive Turntable
This fully manual turntable is modeled after the AT-LP120XUSB, but adds the convenience of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity to the existing analog and USB outputs.
AT-SB727
Sound Burger – Portable Bluetooth Turntable
Due to the overwhelming response of the limited edition retro red Sound Burger, launched in 2022 in celebration of Audio-Technica’s 60th anniversary (all quantities sold out globally in days), Audio-Technica is thrilled to announce that this fan favorite is returning to the company’s regular lineup.
ATH-WB2022
Wireless Wooden Headphones
The housing of the ATH-WB2022 is carefully crafted from a selection of intertwined marbled maple, walnut, and mahogany wood. Behind the stunning exterior, the headphones house the world’s first* completely balanced audio output system. Equipped with an independent DAC and operational amplifier, the headphones support up to 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution sound sources with both wireless and USB digital connections.
ATH-M50xBT2
Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
The ATH-M50xBT2 is the second generation of our critically acclaimed M-Series wireless over-ear headphones. These headphones feature 45 mm large aperture drivers in a wireless design, so listeners will enjoy the same sonic signature of the legendary ATH-M50x studio headphones. With this update, we’ve also introduced several noticeable enhancements, such as improved vocal pickup for better call quality, an updated USB-C connection, and multipoint pairing mode.
ATH-ANC700BT
QuietPoint Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
The ATH-ANC700BT QuietPoint® wireless over-ear headphones combine Audio-Technica’s proprietary active noise-cancelling technology with Bluetooth® wireless technology and convenient touch and swipe controls built into the earcup: Tap earcup to answer calls, play/pause music, and increase and decrease volume; swipe to skip to the next or previous music track.
AT-PEQ30
Phono Equalizer
The AT-PEQ30 phono equalizer is designed specifically to add a phono stage to a turntable setup or to upgrade a turntable’s built-in phono preamplifier. It is compatible with turntables with MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) cartridges. The AT-PEQ30 benefits from Audio-Technica’s years of analog audio expertise and uses the finest quality parts in a layout that is optimized for low noise and minimum distortion.
AT6006R
Safety Raiser
Designed to mount on a manual turntable, the AT6006R Safety Raiser automatically lifts the tonearm at the end of a record, protecting the stylus from damage. The raiser is equipped with a highly sensitive release antenna and a hydraulic lift with rubber lift bar, ensuring safe, smooth and dependable operation. Height adjustment knob and included spacers allow the raiser to be used with a wide variety of turntables with different tonearm heights.
AT6013a
Dual-Action Anti-Static Record Cleaner
The AT6013a record cleaner provides dual-action cleaning power that prolongs the life of your records and styli, and improves your listening experience. The cleaner is comprised of two carbon-fiber brushes, situated on either side of a central velvet pad, and all work together to collect dust and other contaminates in a single pass over a record. The anti-static brush fibers remain straight for deep cleaning of the record groove. Includes a metal guard bracket to protect the brushes and pad when not in use.
