Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge

Description

Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge is a high-performance moving coil phono cartridge designed to bring exceptional clarity, detail, and musical expression to your vinyl listening experience.

With its precision dual coil design and advanced stylus, this cartridge tracks grooves with remarkable accuracy, delivering rich, dynamic sound and a wide, immersive soundstage. Built with quality components for reliable performance, the AT-OC9XEN is an ideal upgrade for serious vinyl enthusiasts looking to get the most from their turntable and enjoy every nuance of their record collection.

FAQ’s

1. What type of cartridge is the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN?
   The AT-OC9XEN is a moving coil (MC) phono cartridge, featuring precision dual coils that deliver low distortion and high resolution, ideal for discerning vinyl listeners.
2. What kind of stylus does the AT-OC9XEN use?
   It uses an advanced stylus design with excellent groove contact, improving tracking accuracy and allowing you to hear more detail and depth from your records.
3. What sound quality can I expect from this cartridge?
   You can expect clear, detailed highs, rich mids, and controlled bass, along with a wide soundstage, making music feel more immersive and lifelike.
4. What tracking force is recommended for the AT-OC9XEN?
   The recommended tracking force is typically around 0 grams, but you should check your turntable’s specifications and fine-tune for the best performance and record care.
5. Will this cartridge work with my turntable?
   The AT-OC9XEN fits most tonearms with a standard 1/2 inch mount, but because it is a moving coil cartridge it will perform best with a phono stage or preamp that supports MC cartridges or with a suitable step-up transformer.

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN is aimed at audiophiles and serious vinyl lovers who want to extract the highest possible detail and musical expression from their records. It is ideal for people who already have a quality turntable and phono stage, and are looking to upgrade from a standard moving magnet cartridge to a moving coil design for improved resolution, dynamics, and soundstage.

Because moving coil cartridges like the AT-OC9XEN require the right phono amplification, it will appeal to listeners with dedicated hi-fi systems rather than casual users who just want basic playback. Vinyl enthusiasts who enjoy nuanced sound, deeper musical insight, and long listening sessions are the type of customer who will benefit most from this cartridge.

Features

• Dual MC design with independent L/R coils for outstanding channel separation
• Aligned coils in a reverse V-shape which exerts less pressure on the stylus
• The cartridge body is pre-threaded for mounting on headshell or integral tonearm
• Nude eliptical stylus and aluminium cantilever provide lower distortion and high transient response
• A neodymium magnet and permendur yoke provide dramatically increased magnetic energy
• Aluminum body lowers unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and better audio
• Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process for coils achieve pure signal transfer

PERFORMANCE

For enhanced sound quality, the body is made from rigid aluminium lowering resonance while a neodymium magnet paired with permedur yoke significantly augment magnetic energy. The nude eliptical stylus tracks the record groove with superior precision to deliver a rich full-range audio and greater transient response.

PCOCC COIL

AT-OC9XEN uses pure copper coils that are formed via ohno continuous casting process for exceptional audio performance. The coils are configured in a reverse V-shaped the results in exterting less pressure on the eliptical stylus to reduce distortion. The pre-threaded cartridge body can be easily affixed to a headshell or integral tonearm without the need for nuts, it uses only two screws.

Specifications

Carriage & Stylus

• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 25 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20 degrees
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
• Stylus Construction: Nude square 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: 0.35 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Output Channel Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape: Elliptical Nude
• Cantilever: Aluminium pipe
• Static Compliance: 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 9 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
• Mounting: 1/2” centers / Threaded inserts
• Cartridge Weight: 7.6 g
• Dimensions: 17.3 (H) x 16.8 (W) x 25.7 (L) mm

Accessories Included

• 1 non magnetic screw driver
• 1 brush
• 2 washers
• 4 pairs of mounting screws: 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
• 1 plastic protector

Other

• Body Material: Aluminium
• Model: AT-OC9XEN
• Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Terminal Pins: Brass
• Wire Used for Coil: PCOCC (Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process.)