Audio-Technica - AT6108 - Leadwires
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ℹ Product Information
6N-OFCC 99.9999% high-purity oxygen-free copper. 0.12mm × 29-core strand construction. Colour-coded for easy installation. The Audio-Technica AT6108 leadwires are a simple, high-quality upgrade for any headshell and cartridge combination.
The Connection That Carries Everything
Between your cartridge and your tonearm sits a set of four tiny wires — leadwires — whose job it is to carry the delicate, low-level signal generated by the stylus tracing the groove. It is one of the most signal-critical connections in the entire vinyl playback chain, and one of the most often overlooked.
The Audio-Technica AT6108 leadwires are made from 6N-OFCC (99.9999% high-purity oxygen-free continuous-cast copper) — a conductor grade used in professional and high-end audio applications for its exceptional conductivity, minimal signal loss, and low resistance. Each wire is constructed from 29 individual 0.12mm strands, providing the combination of flexibility and conductivity required for reliable, long-term performance in the demanding environment of a moving tonearm.
Colour-coded for straightforward installation, the AT6108 makes cartridge mounting and headshell swapping simple and error-free — removing one potential source of degradation from a signal path that deserves the best quality at every point.
Why Leadwires Matter
The signal generated by a phono cartridge is extraordinarily small — measured in millivolts, and highly susceptible to interference, resistance, and signal loss at every stage of its journey to the phono stage. Replacing worn, corroded, or budget-grade leadwires with the AT6108 removes a potential bottleneck from this critical first stage of amplification, allowing your cartridge — regardless of its grade or price — to perform closer to its true capability.
It is one of the most affordable and most impactful upgrades available to any vinyl enthusiast, and a worthwhile investment for any headshell and cartridge combination.
Feature Cards
🔬 6N-OFCC High-Purity Copper
99.9999% oxygen-free continuous-cast copper — one of the purest conductor grades available — for exceptional conductivity, minimal signal loss, and the cleanest possible transfer of your cartridge's delicate output signal.
🧵 29-Core Strand Construction
Each wire is made from 29 individual 0.12mm copper strands, combining the flexibility needed for tonearm use with the conductivity and low resistance required to faithfully carry a phono-level signal.
🎨 Colour-Coded for Easy Installation
Four colour-coded wires make cartridge mounting and headshell swapping straightforward and error-free — removing guesswork from one of the most fiddly but important steps in turntable setup.
💰 High-Value Upgrade
One of the most affordable and most impactful upgrades in the vinyl signal chain — ensuring the signal your cartridge generates arrives at your phono stage as cleanly and completely as possible.
Editorial Blockquote
"The connection that carries everything — made from 99.9999% high-purity oxygen-free copper, for signal transfer that is worthy of the cartridge it serves."
At-a-Glance Bullets
- 6N-OFCC conductor — 99.9999% high-purity oxygen-free continuous-cast copper
- 0.12mm × 29-core strand construction — flexible yet highly conductive
- Colour-coded for straightforward installation
- Set of 4 leadwires — fits standard cartridge and headshell pins
- Compatible with a wide range of headshells and cartridges
- An essential upgrade for any vinyl setup
Finish / Colour Options
- Standard (colour-coded set)
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cartridge to Headshell Leadwires |
| Conductor Material | 6N-OFCC — 99.9999% high-purity oxygen-free continuous-cast copper |
| Wire Construction | 0.12mm × 29-core strand |
| Colour Coding | Yes — 4 colour-coded wires |
| Quantity | 4 wires per set |
Closing Quote
"Small wires. Big difference. The Audio-Technica AT6108 ensures the signal your cartridge works so hard to generate arrives at your phono stage exactly as it should — clean, complete, and uncompromised."