Entry-level audiophile OC9X series moving coil cartridge • 0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond stylus • Dual Moving Coil (MC) structure with PCOCC wiring • Aluminum cantilever • Rigid machined aluminum housing with threaded M2.6 mounting inserts • Neodymium magnet with pure iron yoke
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB Dual Moving Coil Cartridge serves as the premier entry gateway into Audio-Technica’s legendary OC9X series, bringing the speed, spatial air, and micro-dynamic realism of Moving Coil technology to an exceptionally accessible format. Featuring an engineered 0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus mounted on an ultra-responsive aluminum cantilever, it reads vinyl groove modulations with agility and low distortion. Built with an inverted V-shaped coil geometry wound with ultra-high-purity Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) wire, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB Dual Moving Coil Cartridge generates stellar stereo channel separation and a ruler-flat frequency response. Housed in a precision-machined aluminum body featuring integrated threaded M2.6 inserts for direct two-screw headshell mounting, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB Dual Moving Coil Cartridge eliminates parasitic resonance, making the it an outstanding high-fidelity upgrade for any listener stepping up to Moving Coil playback, while ensuring it delivers the authentic musical intimacy of reference analog sound.
Key Features & Innovations
Dual Moving Coil (MC) generator system — the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB Dual Moving Coil Cartridge utilizes independent left and right coils aligned in a reverse V-shape to duplicate the physical angle of the record cutter head for wide channel separation and minimal crosstalk.
0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond stylus — precision-cut elliptical profile traces complex high-frequency passages with significantly lower distortion and enhanced transient tracking compared to standard conical styli.
PCOCC copper coil wiring — wound with high-purity Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) conductors to ensure pristine, uninterrupted audio signal transmission straight from the coils.
Machined aluminum body with threaded inserts — features an anti-resonance, rigid aluminum housing with two integrated M2.6 threaded inserts, allowing effortless mounting to headshell with just two screws and zero loose nuts.
Neodymium magnet & pure iron yoke — incorporates a high-flux neodymium magnet paired with a pure iron yoke to maximize electromagnetic energy across the coil gap and increase overall output efficiency.
Does the AT-OC9XEB require a dedicated Moving Coil (MC) phono stage?
Yes. The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB Dual Moving Coil Cartridge has an output voltage of 0.32 mV, which is lower than a traditional Moving Magnet cartridge. It requires an amplifier, receiver, or outboard phono stage equipped with a dedicated "MC" setting (offering approximately 55 dB to 60 dB of gain) or a step-up transformer (SUT).
What is the recommended load impedance for this cartridge?
The recommended load impedance is 100 ohms or greater when connected to an active MC head amplifier or phono preamplifier stage.
What is the recommended vertical tracking force (VTF) for the AT-OC9XEB?
The recommended vertical tracking force is 2.0 grams, with an acceptable operational tracking range between 1.8 and 2.2 grams.
Is the stylus user-replaceable on this cartridge?
As with virtually all Moving Coil cartridges where the fine coil wires are permanently bonded to the cantilever assembly, the stylus cannot be swapped by the user. However, Audio-Technica offers a factory trade-in / rebuild program when the stylus wears out.
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