Audio-Technica AT-OC9XSL Moving Coil Cartridge with Special Line Contact Stylus

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XSL sits at the summit of the celebrated OC9X series of dual moving coil cartridges. Combining a nude Special Line Contact stylus with a boron cantilever, it is engineered for accurate tracking and high transient response — the qualities that make a great cartridge disappear, leaving only the music. For audiophiles building a serious analog front end, the OC9XSL is a reference-class transducer at a real-world price.

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

The Special Line Contact profile maintains an extremely narrow contact footprint in the groove, retrieving fine high-frequency information while spreading load to reduce record wear. The pre-threaded cartridge body mounts to a headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws — no nuts required — an unusually painless installation for a flagship-grade moving coil.

Features

• Nude Special Line Contact stylus with boron cantilever for accurate tracking and high transient response
• Dual moving coil design with independent left/right coils for outstanding separation
• Reverse V-shaped coil formation reduces stylus pressure and minimizes distortion
• 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-OC9XSL
• Type: Dual moving coil (MC) phono cartridge
• Stylus: Nude Special Line Contact
• Cantilever: Boron
• Magnet system: Neodymium magnet with permendur yoke
• Body: Aluminum, pre-threaded half-inch mount
• UPC: 4961310150402