Audiophile OC9X series moving coil cartridge • Low-mass 0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical diamond stylus • Dual Moving Coil (MC) structure with PCOCC wiring • Aluminum pipe cantilever • Rigid machined aluminum housing with threaded M2.6 mounting inserts • Neodymium magnet with pure iron yoke
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge elevates the renowned OC9X family by integrating a low-mass nude elliptical diamond stylus, offering an exceptional balance of acoustic transparency, speed, and refined dynamic control. By utilizing a whole diamond cut directly from a single crystal rather than a bonded tip on a metal shank, it substantially lowers effective tip mass to deliver faster transient tracking, extended high frequencies, and negligible groove tracing distortion. Featuring an inverted V-shaped coil geometry wound with Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) conductors, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge achieves wide stereo channel separation and pinpoint instrument localization. Built inside an acoustically inert, precision-machined aluminum housing with integrated M2.6 threaded holes for clean two-screw installation, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge represents an ideal step into true high-end moving coil playback, ensuring it reproduces your analog recordings with vivid realism, while confirming the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge as a standout performer in its class.
Key Features & Innovations
0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical diamond stylus — the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge features a solid whole-diamond stylus with ultra-low tip mass that traces intricate groove modulations with greater agility and lower distortion than bonded alternatives.
Dual Moving Coil (MC) inverted V-shape generator — independent left and right coils are positioned in a reverse V-shape to duplicate the physical angle of a stereo record cutter head, optimizing channel separation and lowering crosstalk.
PCOCC copper coil wiring — internal coils are wound with ultra-high-purity Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) to guarantee uninhibited signal conductivity and natural acoustic decay.
Machined aluminum body with threaded M2.6 inserts — housed in a rigid, anti-resonance aluminum chassis equipped with pre-threaded mounting holes, allowing easy top-down installation into 1/2"-mount headshells with two screws and no loose nuts.
Neodymium magnet & pure iron yoke — incorporates a concentrated magnetic circuit that focuses maximum flux density across the coil gap, delivering an energetic 0.35 mV output.
How does the AT-OC9XEN compare to the entry-level AT-OC9XEB?
The primary distinction is the stylus construction. While both utilize a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical profile, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge uses a solid nude diamond, whereas the AT-OC9XEB uses a bonded diamond. The lower effective mass of the nude stylus results in faster transient response, greater high-frequency air, and superior tracking through demanding inner grooves.
Does this cartridge require an MC-compatible phono stage?
Yes. Producing a 0.35 mV output voltage, it requires a phono preamplifier or integrated amplifier equipped with a dedicated Moving Coil (MC) stage offering approximately 55 dB to 65 dB of gain, or an external step-up transformer (SUT).
What is the recommended load impedance for the AT-OC9XEN?
The recommended load impedance is 100 ohms or greater when used with an active MC head amplifier or preamplifier.
What is the recommended vertical tracking force (VTF)?
The recommended vertical tracking force is 2.0 grams, with an acceptable operational tracking range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams.
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