AT-OC9XSL
Dual moving coil stereo cartridge with Special Line Contact stylus

AT-OC9XSL

AT-OC9XSL
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Overview

AT-OC9XSL

Dual moving coil stereo cartridge with Special Line Contact stylus
AT-OC9XSL

Features

AT-OC9XSL

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. Special Line Contact 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 configuration can achieve.

  • Features Nude Special Line Contact stylus and boron cantilever with accurate tracking ability and high transient response
  • A neodymium magnet and permendur yoke provides dramatically increased magnetic energy
  • Threaded inserts in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to 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 pure signal transfer 

Special Line Contact Stylus

Special Line Contact diamond profile offers the ultimate in accurate sonic reproduction

Easy mounting

Threaded holes in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the headshell, or integral tonearm, with just two screws M2.6 – no nuts or bolts required.

Aluminium Body

Aluminum 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
Cantilever 0.28 mm Ø nude boron
Static Compliance 22 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamic Compliance 18 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
Body Material Aluminium
Model AT-OC9XSL
Stylus Size 1.5 x 0.28 mil
Terminal Pins Brass
Wire Used for Coil PCOCC (Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process.)

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