OC9XSL vs ART9
The ART9's output is 0.5 mV against the OC9XSL's 0.4 mV, its compliance 35 cu against 22 cu, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$819
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About the OC9XSL
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9 XSL features a dual moving coil design with a special line contact stylus for outstanding channel separation and groove tracking accuracy. It uses Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) coils for pure audio transmission, a rigid aluminum body to reduce resonance, and a neodymium magnet with a premium permendur yoke for increased magnetic energy. The nude special line contact stylus is mounted on a boron cantilever, delivering rich, full-range audio with high transient response. The cartridge is praised for its vivid clarity, precise instrument placement, and ability to convey both subtle dynamics and large-scale musical events with equal fidelity. Its performance is highly dependent on system matching, but it is widely regarded as a breakthrough in sonic communication for its price class.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- line_contact
- Compliance
- 22 cu
- Impedance
- 12Ω
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