The famous Japanese brand Audio Technica released a new MC cartridges range! And it is not just any phono cartridge because this is the 4th version of the OC9 series, phono cartridges that have been delighting audiophiles for more than 30 years.
Audio Technica has named this new range “OC9X” and it is composed of 5 moving coil cartridges models.
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XEB MC cartridge
The AT-OC9XEB cartridge is the most affordable product in the OC9X series. Its body is made of aluminium, thus limiting resonances that could damage the restitution. The AT-OC9XEB is equipped with an elliptical stylus, associated to an aluminium cantilever.
This phono cartridge distils a clear sound, full of details. It perfectly does what it is expected to do, and at this price for an MC, we can only appreciate it!
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XEN MC cartridge
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XEN cartridge is the second model of the range. It has the same technical characteristics as its little sister the AT-OC9XEB, but this AT-OC9XEN is equipped with a Nude Elliptical stylus (Integral).
In terms of restitution, it is similar to the AT-OC9XEB, but offering more nuance and softness. Thanks to this Audio Technica cartridge, you will also get a precise and realistic sound. A beautiful MC cartridge!
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XML MC cartridge
Third cartridge of the OC9X series, the Audio Technica AT-OC9XML differs more from the first two models. Indeed, it is equipped with a more performing stylus, with Microlinear profile, which has been associated to a boron cantilever this time. It offers more playback precision.
This Audio Technica AT-OC9XML MC cartridge offers a rhythmic listening, as well as realistic, clear and precise. By the way, it is close to another Audio Technica cartridge, the AT-OC9ML/II, which is high-performing. This AT-OC9XML will delight several music lovers!
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XSH MC cartridge
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XSH cartridge is the fourth model offered in this new range of MC cartridges. Of course and as all the other models of the range, this AT-OC9XSH has an aluminium body and a generator equipped with a dual copper coil. Furthermore, this one is equipped with a Shibata stylus.
The restitution of this AT-OC9XSH is rich, pretty tuned and without distortion and surface noise. We have been seduced by the clearness and definition offered by this moving coils cartridge. A great success by the Japanese manufacturer!
The Audio Technica AT-OC9XSL MC cartridge
The fifth and last model of this OC9X range is the AT-OC9XSL MC cartridge. Audio Technica has equipped it with a stylus with a Special Line Contact profile, which offers higher frequency response than other profiles such as the Elliptical.
Thanks to its high-quality components, this AT-OC9XSL cartridge offers a precise, detailed, nuanced and full of subtlety listening experience. The Japanese manufacturer clearly demonstrates audiophile and high-end performance with this AT-OC9XSL. If you are classical music lover, this MC cartridge is certainly made for you!
A new range of MC cartridges by Audio Technica is always an event for the aficionados of the manufacturer… And with this new OC9X series, we are not disappointed! A great success again for the Japanese manufacturer, expert of the phono cartridge for many decades!