Note that this is a discontinued product. You may want to visit the brand's page here to browse their newer products.
What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
What are hifi reviews useful for? (1) Identifying products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we often discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on most products—and are often apprehensive about publishing strong criticism or comparisons between products. Further, they seldom have more than a few products on-hand, often relying on their memories to compare past products. Always listen for yourself.
All
AC-6
reviews
Video Review
Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- Base section made of stiff extruded titanium further hardened by gold ion plating
- Cartridge body made of extruded aluminum with gold-colored alumite coating
- Solid boron cantilever with high propagation speed faithfully transmits the stylus
- motion
- Semi line contact stylus shape accurately traces even minute groove
- details
- Magnetic circuit with strong grade N50 permanent neodymium magnet
Description
The AC-6 is a new addition to the highly acclaimed Accuphase lineup of phono cartridges. This MC cartridge features latest technology in terms of materials and construction. The semi line contact stylus extracts minute vibrations that are transmitted instantaneously to the magnetic circuit by the boron cantilever with high propagation speed. The magnetic circuit is mounted on a strong titanium base, ensuring accurate conversion into a music signal. Every single aspect of the cartridge has been finely honed to deliver optimum performance, ushering the listener into the wonderful world of analog records.
Release Timeline
Manufacturer Site
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Accuphase's AAVA volume control technology is a key differentiator, adjusting volume by altering the amplifier's gain, thus avoiding the sound degradation associated with traditional variable resistors.
- They are known for their meticulous construction, utilizing carefully selected components and hand-crafted mirror-finished solid wood panels, resulting in exceptional operational feel and aesthetics.
- Employs a dual-monaural design with sophisticated electromagnetic shielding to minimize interference and ensure optimal signal purity.
- Retains a consistent design aesthetic, characterized by a champagne gold faceplate, VU meters, and a hidden control panel, providing a refined and elegant appearance.
Select products
Select product comparisons
A-48S
- Positioning: The entry-level Class A stereo power amplifier in Accuphase's lineup.
- Description: Offers excellent sound quality with its 6-parallel push-pull MOS-FETs, providing 50 W into 8 ohms. Compared to the A-80, it has a slightly lower power output but maintains a high damping factor of 1,000, making it suitable for small to medium-sized rooms and those with a moderate budget.
A-80
- Positioning: A mid-range Class A stereo power amplifier, developed as a stereo version of the A-300.
- Description: Delivers a refined sound with its 10-parallel push-pull MOS-FETs, offering 65 W into 8 ohms. It provides more power than the A-48S.
P-4600
- Positioning: A mid-range Class AB stereo power amplifier in Accuphase's lineup.
- Description: Features 6-parallel push-pull power transistors, delivering 150 W into 8 ohms. It offers a higher power output than the A-80, with a damping factor of 800.
A-300
- Positioning: A high-end Class A monophonic power amplifier, marking Accuphase's 50th anniversary.
- Description: Features 20-parallel push-pull power MOS-FETs, providing 125 W into 8 ohms. It offers superior performance compared to the A-80.
P-7500
- Positioning: The flagship Class AB stereo power amplifier in Accuphase's lineup.
- Description: Uses a 10-parallel push-pull power transistor architecture, delivering 300 W into 8 ohms. It surpasses the P-4600 in power and performance, with a damping factor of 1,000.
See All Products
Avg. Product Price
$5,001-$10,000
Used For Sale
192
Available (Scroll Down)
Brand Popularity
37
of 900+
Badges
Top 50 Brand
Top 250 Brand
Products Listed
21
Founding Year
1972
Our take on the brand
Accuphase is a highly respected Japanese amplifier brand, renowned for its ability to deliver lifelike sound reproduction. Their amplifiers are known for their exceptional phase coherence, which creates an engaging, natural listening experience that appeals to musicians and audiophiles alike.
Look inside the brand
Brand Page
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
From our interview with
.
Brand Page
Used
Accuphase
All of the Brand's Used Products
What if you spend more?
No items found.
What competes at this price?
EMT Tontechnik
JSD Novel Titan
6995
/
Released
2021
Ultimate stereo cartridge with EMT multi-layer core transducer and titanium body
EMT Tontechnik, originally developed for German broadcasters, is renowned for its high-performance moving coil cartridges and digital reverb units that emphasize honesty and coherence. Their turntables and cartridges maintain a distinct sonic signature that blends transient speed with musical attack, while their reverb units, including the EMT 246 with its EMT 250 algorithm, are considered among the best digital reverbs ever made.
Expand Details
.svg)
Our Summary
Product Strengths
- Generous low-frequency transient textures, such as fingers plucking double bass strings
- Smoothness, refinement, good timbral balance, and commendable transparency
- Precise build quality
- Seamless delivery, producing musical pleasure on a rich, colorful pallet
Product Considerations
- The Titan does not include a stylus guard, which could be a problem for people with cats, children, or housekeepers
- A particular vocal sibilant characteristic—a super-narrow, almost sweet peak—was noted
- If hard rock is your thing—look elsewhere
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Original vs test pressing of The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark—the EMT's generous presentation of bass transient textures was there too, without overhang
Takeaway: The EMT JSD Novel Titan MC cartridge uses modern materials to enhance a classic design, delivering a fast and fresh sound. With its high output and precise build, it reliably delivers satisfying musical experiences.
Video review
Our take on the brand
EMT Tontechnik, originally developed for German broadcasters, is renowned for its high-performance moving coil cartridges and digital reverb units that emphasize honesty and coherence. Their turntables and cartridges maintain a distinct sonic signature that blends transient speed with musical attack, while their reverb units, including the EMT 246 with its EMT 250 algorithm, are considered among the best digital reverbs ever made.
Product Page
Product Page
TechDAS
TDC01
8338
/
Released
2024
The TDC01 cartridge features a novel egg-shaped housing which was chosen because of its unchallenged structural Section Modulus properties. This unique housing made of A7075 Super Duralumin, and although difficult to machine with such extreme precision, is an ideal form factor to dissipate extraneous energy coming from the record groove. This, in turn, allows the generator system to reproduce only the clean signal of the music itself.
TechDAS is a premium turntable brand that uses rare air bearing and vacuum hold-down technologies, designed by former Micro Seiki engineer Hideaki Nishikawa. Their Air Force series turntables combine high-mass chassis with advanced air suspension systems to minimize vibrations, while their vacuum hold-down system reduces record warping for better sound quality.
Expand Details
Our Summary
Product Strengths
- Combines a satiny top-end sheen with an authoritarian dynamic slam and impressive transparency
- Soundstages were deep and wide where appropriate
- Produced transient sharpness on the bottom and in the mids
- Tonally neutral-sounding
- Bottom-end extension and resolution of low-level detail were high quality
Product Considerations
- Super-refined reproduction of transients as somewhat on the polite side overall, and better suited to jazz and classical than to harder-edged rock, soul, and blues
- Requires a very low loading value to get the most out of it, surprising considering the recommended 100-200 ohms
- At 17gm, it is on the heavy side
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The TechDAS TDC01 Ti offered transparency similar to the Kuzma CAR-60
- The TechDAS TDC01 Ti also produced Proteus-like overall dynamic 'slam'
Takeaway: The TechDAS TDC01 Ti cartridge is a high-quality product that combines smoothness with dynamic slam, making for a refined sound. Its neutrality and detail make it a good choice for audiophiles who enjoy jazz and classical music.
Video review
Our take on the brand
TechDAS is a premium turntable brand that uses rare air bearing and vacuum hold-down technologies, designed by former Micro Seiki engineer Hideaki Nishikawa. Their Air Force series turntables combine high-mass chassis with advanced air suspension systems to minimize vibrations, while their vacuum hold-down system reduces record warping for better sound quality.
Product Page
Product Page
EMT Tontechnik
JSD Novel Gold
7995
/
Released
2021
Ultimate stereo cartridge with EMT multi-layer core transducer and high-density body
EMT Tontechnik, originally developed for German broadcasters, is renowned for its high-performance moving coil cartridges and digital reverb units that emphasize honesty and coherence. Their turntables and cartridges maintain a distinct sonic signature that blends transient speed with musical attack, while their reverb units, including the EMT 246 with its EMT 250 algorithm, are considered among the best digital reverbs ever made.
Expand Details
Our Summary
Video review
Our take on the brand
EMT Tontechnik, originally developed for German broadcasters, is renowned for its high-performance moving coil cartridges and digital reverb units that emphasize honesty and coherence. Their turntables and cartridges maintain a distinct sonic signature that blends transient speed with musical attack, while their reverb units, including the EMT 246 with its EMT 250 algorithm, are considered among the best digital reverbs ever made.
Product Page
Product Page
How to buy
Turntable Cartridges
Search all hifi products
Explore our database of 10,000+ new and 25,000+ used hifi products.
.png)
