Audio-Technica AT-OC9XSH Dual Moving Coil Cartridge with Shibata Stylus

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XSH continues the legacy of the revered OC9 moving coil series, pairing a nude Shibata stylus with a boron cantilever for rich, full-range audio reproduction and high transient response. It's a cartridge for the dedicated vinyl listener ready to hear how much information a great moving coil design can pull from a record groove.

The dual moving coil generator uses independent coils for the left and right channels, providing outstanding channel separation. The coils are aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation that exerts less pressure on the stylus, minimizing distortion, while a neodymium magnet and permendur yoke deliver dramatically increased magnetic energy for a vivid, dynamic presentation. The aluminum body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and superior audio reproduction.

Practical touches make setup easier than most high-end cartridges: the body is pre-threaded, so it mounts to your headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws — no nuts required. Pair the AT-OC9XSH with a quality MC phono stage or step-up transformer to hear it at its best.

Features

• Dual moving coil design with independent left/right coils for outstanding channel separation
• Reverse V-shaped coil formation exerts less pressure on the stylus, minimizing distortion
• Nude Shibata stylus and boron cantilever for full-range reproduction and fast transients
• Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke dramatically increase magnetic energy
• Aluminum body minimizes vibration for reduced resonance
• Pre-threaded body mounts with just two screws — no nuts required

Technical Specifications

• Model: AT-OC9XSH
• Type: Dual moving coil phono cartridge
• Stylus: Nude Shibata
• Cantilever: Boron
• Magnet system: Neodymium magnet with permendur yoke
• Body: Aluminum, pre-threaded half-inch mount
• UPC: 4961310150419