Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML Moving Coil Cartridge with Microlinear Stylus

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML is widely regarded as the sweet spot of the OC9X dual moving coil family — the model where a nude Microlinear stylus meets a boron cantilever for dramatically lower distortion and lightning-fast transient response. The Microlinear profile traces the groove with an extremely narrow contact patch, retrieving inner-groove detail and high-frequency texture that lesser profiles blur, while also minimizing record wear over thousands of plays.

Independent coils for the left and right channels deliver the outstanding separation that defines the OC9 line, aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation that exerts less pressure on the stylus to minimize distortion. A neodymium magnet paired with a premium permendur yoke — with high saturation flux density and exceptional magnetic properties — concentrates the magnetic field in the coil gap for a vivid, dynamic output. The aluminum body suppresses resonance, and its pre-threaded design mounts to any headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws.

Features

• Dual moving coil design with independent left/right coils for outstanding channel separation
• Nude Microlinear stylus and boron cantilever for lower distortion and fast transient response
• Reverse V-shaped coil formation minimizes stylus pressure and distortion
• Neodymium magnet with premium permendur yoke concentrates the magnetic field
• Aluminum body minimizes vibration for reduced resonance
• Pre-threaded body mounts with just two screws — no nuts required

Technical Specifications

• Model: AT-OC9XML
• Type: Dual moving coil phono cartridge
• Stylus: Nude Microlinear
• Cantilever: Boron
• Magnet system: Neodymium magnet with permendur yoke
• Body: Aluminum, pre-threaded 1/2" mount
• UPC: 4961310150426