Audio-Technica AT3600L vs LP Gear CF3600LE vs LP Gear ATN3600DLXVL

In the golden years of audio, enthusiasts had the opportunity to audition various equipment prior to making a purchase decision. Nowadays, that is not possible with the rarity of brick and mortar audio shops, social-distancing with Covid-19, and the cessation of listening opportunities at audio stores. Thus our rationale and compelling reason for LP GEAR's comparative videos.

In this video, we offer you the experience to audiition three ubiquitous cartridges: The Audio-Technica AT3600L, LP GEAR CF3600LE, and the AT3600L cartridge with upgraded LP GEAR ATN3600DLXVL stylus. To eliminate volume bias, we adjusted the output volume to be the same for all cartridges.

Notes: In comparative listening, we found the three cartridges, not surprisingly, to possess the signature AT3600 sound (light, detailed, shallow-depth, fairly balanced). Of the three, the AT3600L cartridge with upgraded LP GEAR ATN3600DLXVL stylus offers the best sound: smooth, delicate highs and an airier tonal presentation. The CF3600LE comes in second with slightly more depth of field and better handling of complex detail than the standard AT3600L. Overall, if you are unencumbered by low-price discrimination, you could live happily with any of the three. The notable winner? YOU. Get one or two or all to enjoy! You can afford this.