Audio-Technica AT-OC9/MLII ATOC9 MLII ATOC9 ML II AT-OC9MLII phono cartridge $339.95 Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML II phono cartridge, Audio-Technica ATOC9MLII phono
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Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII AT-OC9MLII cartridge retail $699.00. Now on special sale!
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII AT-OC9MLII phono cartridge is one of the finest cartridges made for the money. That's why it received the Soundstage Award for Execptional Value. To summarize its performance one review stated:
"The AT-OC9ML/II sets a standard that will be hard for any cartridge, moving magnet or moving coil, to match at its price."
At LP Gear's special sale price which is less than half of retail — it is an absolute steal! It is manufactured extremely well and is very reliable. Its performance is both world class and top class.
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII is a significant achievement in precision manufacturing with tolerances held to mere thousands of an inch. Stringent quality control assures that these tolerances, as well as performance criteria, are maintained by every Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML II phono cartridge. In addition, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML II phono cartridge features:
- Dual-coil system for maximum channel separation.
- High-flux samarium cobalt magnet for improved electrical generation.
- PCOCC coil windings for low-loss "transparent" signal transmission.
- Gold-plated solid boron cantilever.
- MicroLine™ stylus.
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII phono cartridge is the second generation of the highly acclaimed model. A brand new
design with a gold-plated boron cantilever and MicroLine diamond tip, the AT-OC9ML II has received many
accolades from music listeners and audiophiles. Moving coil cartridges are preferred by many serious
audiophiles, citing clarity and transparency of tone,
better defined transients, precise stereo imaging and
lower distortion as reasons for their preference.
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII phono cartridge features a Microline
stylus, PCOCC coil windings for low-loss signal
transmission, a high-flux samarium cobalt magnet and a
low resonance, gold-plated boron cantilever.
A brief technical outline is provided below.
Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII phono cartridge specifications
CARTRIDGE |
Audio Technica AT-OC9 MLII |
Type |
Moving Coil |
Output voltage |
0.4mV |
Frequency range |
15Hz - 50kHz |
Recommended load impedance |
20 Ohms or higher |
Channel balance @ 1 kHz |
1.0dB or less |
Channel separation @
1kHz/10kHz |
32/21dB |
Stylus shape |
MicroLine™ |
Stylus construction |
Nude square shank |
Cantilever |
Gold-plated solid boron |
Wire used for coils |
PCOCC |
Dynamic compliance |
9 x 10-6cm/dyne |
Static compliance |
35 x 10-6cm/dyne |
Recommended
tracking force |
1.25 - 1.75g |
Dimensions |
1.01" x 0.66" x 0.68" |
Color |
Gold & Black |
Weight |
8.0g |
Mounting |
1/2" centers |
Warranty |
One-year Limited Warranty |
Suggested Retail Price |
US$699.00 |
Please note that moving coil cartridges require receivers and preamps with special compatible inputs. Their stylus assemblies are not user-replaceable.
Comments regarding the Audio-Technica AT-OC9 MLII can be found at:
Soundstage Reviewers Choice
Audio Asylum 1, 2, 3
High-endaudio.com