Audio-Technica F2, F3, F7—anyone using these carts? Have opinions?

I have not seen these around. They look like a good match for the Rega arms. Who has one and has opinions?

 

I think the F2 is very recent (at least over here) and thakker (when will they get their website back up ) had an F5 as well.

These seem to fly under the radar a bit indeed.

 

I think the F series is an older MC design of which the OC 9 is at the top. Has to be plenty of owners on the forum. I'm interested in how they compare also.

 

I had an F3 for a while, very good cart for the price.

 

Seems like the same stylus tip as the F7. I wonder if the frequency range spec is the only difference. They all seem very similar.

 

No idea. I moved up to the 0C9MKll and have never looked back. I had a 33EV after the F3 and the 0C9 blew it away on my Scout IMHO.

 

My second stylus for the year is getting long in the tooth. If I thought I could do this and keep a fresh one in the grooves, I'm sure it would be on the short list.

 

The F series look like a development of the old ATF3 an ATF5. Those tended to be on the bright side. My advice would be to pay the extra for the AT33EV or 33PTG II.

 

I find the 33EV to be more evenly balanced than the OC9II with far superior bass.

 

Perhaps the 0C9 is a better match than the EV with the JMW9 arm.

 

F-7 ordered—you never know until you try

 

Nice choice! The alum. cantilever looks black in the pics, anodized?

Let us know how it goes.

 

IDK, looks like flat aluminum silver in other pics. I’ll break it in and take some measurements. Hopefully a nice fit. I feel like my cart is my weak spot with phono pre cap upgrades and new speakers.