The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML is a premium audiophile-grade moving coil cartridge that combines Audio-Technica's advanced Dual Moving Coil technology with a Nude MicroLine diamond stylus and solid boron cantilever. Designed for exceptional accuracy and musical transparency, the AT-OC9XML delivers outstanding detail retrieval, precise imaging, and remarkably low distortion across the entire frequency range.
As part of the acclaimed OC9X Series, the AT-OC9XML utilizes a MicroLine stylus profile that closely replicates the shape of the original cutting stylus used during record mastering. This allows the cartridge to trace record grooves with extraordinary precision, reducing inner-groove distortion while extracting more musical information from every recording.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type | Dual Moving Coil (MC) |
| Stylus Type | Nude MicroLine Diamond |
| Stylus Dimensions | 2.2 × 0.12 mil |
| Cantilever | Solid Boron |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 47,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 26 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Balance | Within 1.0 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage | 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 20° |
| Tracking Force Range | 1.8 – 2.2 g |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.0 g |
| Coil Impedance | 12 Ω (1 kHz) |
| DC Resistance | 12 Ω |
| Recommended Load Impedance | Greater than 100 Ω |
| Static Compliance | 40 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 16 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Mounting Standard | 1/2-inch Mount |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML represents the perfect blend of advanced moving coil technology and precision stylus engineering. With its Nude MicroLine stylus, solid boron cantilever, and highly refined generator design, it delivers exceptional musical accuracy, transparency, and realism for serious vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles.