Audio-Technica AT-XP3
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Audio-Technica

AT-XP3

Cartridges

An entry-class DJ cartridge — the alternative to Ortofon when the turntable brings none.

Price range
up to €100
Fits these ways
Vinyl setup

Who it is for

Anyone who bought a second-hand turntable without a cartridge and wants to get it playing.

In its favour

  • Built for DJ use, not for the hi-fi shelf

Against it

  • Less resolution than the pricier Concorde models
  • Two decks means two cartridges
  • Check before buying whether the variant you pick includes a headshell — Audio-Technica marks those /H

Price range within the category

Cartridges at DJLearn range from up to €100 to €100 to €200. This product sits at up to €100. That is the cheapest class in the category.

Price range checked 09/2026Manufacturer page

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“Vinyl setup” setup with the AT-XP3

Price range of the setup: about €1,100 to €2,200

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You picked your gear — now what?

The learning path takes you from the first cable to your first set: 12 phases, step by step, free. It works with any device — including the one you already own.

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