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Audio Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge
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AT-OC9XEN
The Next Generation of the legendary OC9 cartridge series
Since its introduction more than 30 years ago, Audio-Technica’s pioneering moving coil OC9 cartridge series has been prized by demanding vinyl listeners and professional critics alike for its musical transparency, expression of sound and precise construction. Featuring a square shank for accurate stylus alignment and a nude diamond for increased fine detail retrieval.
- Features low mass nude elliptical stylus and aluminium cantilever
- A neodymium magnet and pure iron yoke provide increased magnetic energy
- Threaded inserts in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted onto the headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws – no nuts required
- Aluminium body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and a superior audio reproduction
- Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process (PCOCC) is used for the coils to achieve the purest signal possible
Elliptical Nude Stylus
An elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion.
Easy mounting
Threaded holes in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted onto the headshell, or integral tonearm, with just two screws M2.6 – no nuts or bolts required.
Aluminium Body
Aluminium body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and superior audio reproduction
Made in Japan
Produced in the Audio-Technica Fukui factory in Japan under strict quality control for precise manufacturing
| Type | Dual Moving Coil |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 30,000 Hz |
| Body Material | Aluminium |
| Channel Separation | 25 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output Channel Balance | 1.5 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage | 0.35 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20 degrees |
| Vertical Tracking Force Range | 1.8 - 2.2g (2.0g standard) |
| Stylus Shape | Elliptical Nude |
| Stylus Curvature Radius | 40 x 7µm |
| Stylus Construction | Nude Square Shank |
| Cantilever | Aluminium pipe |
| Coil Impedance | 12Ω (1kHz) |
| Coil Inductance | 25 µm (1kHz) |
| DC Resistance | 12Ω |
| Static Compliance | 35×10-6cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 18×10-6cm/dyne (100Hz) |
| Recommended Load Impedance | Min 100Ω |
| Weight | 8.0g |
| Dimensions | 17.3 (H) x 16.8 (W) x 25.7 (L) mm |
| Replacement Stylus | When the stylus is to be replaced, replace the entire cartridge. Take the used cartridge to your Audio-Technica Authorised Service Centre. The new cartridge, or any other model which is desired among the line-up of MC cartridges sold by Audio-Technica, are available at the stylus replacement price. |
| Accessories Included | One non-magnetic screwdriver; one brush; two washers; two 12mm mounting screws; two nuts; two 18mm mounting screws; one plastic protector; one set of PCOCC Lead W |
UK Delivery
Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days
UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days.
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