AT-OC9XSL MC Phono Cartridge

Dual moving coil stereo cartridge featuring a Nude Special Line Contact stylus and boron cantilever, Neodymium magnet and permendur (cobalt-iron soft ferromagnetic alloy) yoke for increased magnetic energy.

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. With a special Line contact stylus as featured in our flagship ART1000, this diamond profile offers the ultimate in accurate sonic reproduction with a sense of space and realism to all instruments that few other configurations can achieve.

Easy mounting

Threaded holes in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the head-shell, or integral tonearm, with just two screws - 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.

Specifications

Cartridge & Stylus

Frequency Response: 20 - 50,000 Hz

Channel Separation: 28 dB (1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle: 20 degrees

Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)

Stylus Construction: Nude rectangular shank

Recommended Load Impedance               : Min 100 Ohms

Coil Impedance: 12 Ohms (1 kHz)

DC Resistance: 12 Ohms

Coil Inductance: 25 μH (1 kHz)

Output Voltage: 0.4 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)

Output Channel Balance: 0.5 dB (1 kHz)

Stylus Shape: Special Line Contact

Cartridge Weight: 7.6 g

Dimensions: 17.3 (H) x 16.8 (W) x 25.7 (L) mm

Body Material: Aluminium

Terminal Pins: Brass

Wire Used for Coil: PCOCC (Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process)