AT-OC9XEN - Dual moving coil stereo cartridge with Elliptical nude stylus
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 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 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 the purest signal possible
Technical Specifications:-
Mounting: 1/2” centers / Threaded inserts
Frequency Response: 20 to 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 (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertical Tracking: Angle 20 degrees
Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
Stylus Shape: Elliptical Nude
Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
Stylus Construction: Nude square shank
Cantilever: Aluminium pipe
Coil Impedance: 12 Ohms (1 kHz)
Coil Inductance: 25 μH (1 kHz)
DC Resistance: 12 Ohms
Static Compliance: 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamic Compliance: 9 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Terminal Pins: Brass
Wire Used for Coil: PCOCC (Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process.)
Recommended Load Impedance: Min 100 Ohms
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