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Black universal half-inch mount headshell with finger lift and color-coded lead wires

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT-HS6BK 1/2" Mount Headshell Black

SKU CH-C5VD-SXSV1 MPN AT-HS6BK

Universal 1/2"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges with an ultra-lightweight aluminium die-cast body, finger lift and colour-coded lead wires

  • Product colorBlack
  • HighlightsUniversal 1/2 in-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartrid
  • Universal 1/2" mount fits standard 4-pin cartridges
  • Ultra-lightweight aluminum die-cast body keeps vibration to the bare minimum
  • Finger lift enables precise stylus placement
  • Color-coded lead wires simplify cartridge wiring
  • Includes mounting screws for secure installation

Universal 1/2" Mount Headshell

The Audio-Technica AT-HS6BK is a universal 1/2"-mount headshell designed for 4-pin turntable cartridges. Its ultra-lightweight aluminium die-cast body keeps vibration to the bare minimum during playback. A finger lift enables precise stylus placement on the record groove. It suits vinyl enthusiasts and DJs needing a reliable, low-mass connection between tonearm and cartridge.

4-Pin Cartridge Compatibility Limits

This headshell accepts only 4-pin cartridges that conform to the standard 1/2"-mount spacing. It cannot accommodate cartridges with different pin counts or proprietary mounting patterns. The colour-coded lead wires simplify the wiring process for the four standard connections. Users must verify their cartridge specification matches this exact interface before purchase.

Simple Installation With Included Screws

Mounting screws are included in the package for immediate fitting to a compatible tonearm. The colour-coded lead wires reduce the chance of channel-reversal errors during soldering or crimping. The main difficulty arises if the cartridge pins are bent or the tonearm wiring is fragile. Careful alignment of the stylus overhang remains the installer's responsibility.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio-Technica
Model nameAT-HS6BK
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size35 × 25 × 17 mm

Questions about this item

Which version of the AT-HS6BK headshell should I choose for a standard 4-pin cartridge?

The AT-HS6BK is a single universal 1/2"-mount model finished in black, designed for any 4-pin turntable cartridge and supplied with mounting screws.

How does the ultra-lightweight aluminum die-cast body affect playback?

The die-cast aluminum construction keeps vibration to a bare minimum, helping the stylus track the groove more accurately for clearer sound reproduction.

What does the 1/2" mount standard mean for cartridge compatibility?

The 1/2" mount is the industry-standard spacing for 4-pin cartridges, so the headshell fits virtually any modern turntable tonearm that accepts this mounting pattern.

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