Leverages 30 years of lineage to create the latest in the OC9 series cartridge; the Audio-Technica Consumer AT-OC9XEB is a dual moving coil stereo cartridge with a Elliptical Bonded stylus that is highly prized by vinyl enthusiasts and professional critics for its musical transparency, expression of sound, and precision construction.

The dual moving coil cartridge features a Elliptical Bonded stylus, which is designed to provide outstanding channel separation, while the Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting (PCOCC) coils ensure pure audio transmission and are aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation to exert less pressure on the stylus, thereby minimizing distortion. Other enhancements include a rigid aluminum body that reduces resonance, a neodymium magnet, and premium permendur yoke that dramatically increases the magnetic energy, ensuring rich, full-range audio with a high transient response. The AT-OC9XEB comes pre-threaded, enabling it to be mounted to a headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws (no nuts required). Also included are a non-magnetic screwdriver, mounting hardware (screws and washers), a plastic protector, and a brush.

Independent Coils for Channel Separation    High-Quality Magnetic Circuit    Elliptical Bonded Stylus    Boron Cantilever    Designed to Minimize Distortion    High Separation, Wide Response    Pre-Threaded Body Requires No Nuts    Includes Non-Magnetic Screwdriver    Includes Mounting Hardware    Includes Plastic Protector + Brush

• Dual moving coil design, featuring independent coils for both left and right channels, provides outstanding channel separation
• Coils are aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation, which exerts less pressure on the stylus, thereby minimizing distortion
• The cartridge body is pre-threaded, enabling it to be mounted onto the headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws—no nuts required
• Features nude Elliptical Bonded stylus and boron cantilever with accurate tracking ability and high transient response
• A neodymium magnet and permendur yoke provide dramatically increased magnetic energy
• Aluminum body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and superior audio reproduction
• Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process (PCOCC) is used for the coils to achieve pure signal transfer

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this cart work in a Realistic Lab 1600 Turntable? Thanks, G

A: Based on internet research, the Realistic Lab 1600 turntable has a P mount cartridge connection. This Audio Technica cartridge should be compatible the with turntable.

Q: 2. Is this cartridge fully capable of playing CD-4, QS, SQ, and other 4 channel quadraphonic records?

A: This phono cartridge cannot be used for this type of multi-4 channel vinyl record; playback: Phono cartridges with very high frequency range were rare in the 1970s but became much more common in later years. Only through the use of an elliptical tip stylus is the cartridge able to accurately reproduce the necessary extended range. This stylus is usually marketed as a "Shibata", "Line Contact" or "Micro Ridge" type. By contrast, a standard conical or cone shape stylus has less contact area with the record groove. CD-4 playback in 4 channels also requires a specialized CD-4 demodulator. Such demodulators have not been sold commercially since the 1970s. These were often built as independent components. However, some audio receivers and or amplifiers built in the 1970s included the CD-4 demodulator as a built-in feature, along with FM radio and amplifier circuitry. The sum of the front and rear signals are combined on each wall of the record grove, then a very high frequency carrier level is applied which contains the difference signal. This signal starts at 30,000 cycles and extends up near 50,000 cycles. When played on a regular stereo, these discs sound normal (hence compatible), but to hear the quad separation, the signal must be demodulated. A typical high-performance CD-4 system would include a turntable with a CD-4 compatible phono cartridge, a CD-4 demodulator, a four-channel amplifier (or receiver), and four identical full-range loudspeakers.[4] CD-4 encoded records were also compatible with conventional two-channel stereo playback systems. In stereo mode all four channels of music can be heard over two speakers. Specialized equipment is not required for stereo playback.

Q: 3. Is this plug in play without having to make adjustments, other than re-leveling the tone arm, VTA, anti-skate etc.?

A: Yes it is.

Q: 4. Will this cartridge replace my Ortofon OMP 5E Cartridge for my Technics SL-Q200 Turntable?

A: Yes, the Audio-Technica AT81CP Conical Phonograph Cartridge is compatible for use with the Technics SL-Q200 Turntable.

Q: 5. Can any of the AT-VMN95 series needles fit on this cartridge?

A: Yes, these needles will be compatible with the XP5 cartridge.

Q: 6. Will this cartridge work for my Technics SL-QD33 Turntable? It came with a DR300E cartridge

A: Yes, a P-mount cartridge will work for that turntable.

Q: 7. will this replace a M12 e/u cartridge on a SLB300 turntable?

A: This cartridge will work fine with your vintage TT.

Q: 8. Does this item fit a Numark USB turntable?

A: Yes, this cartridge will work with the Numark TTUSB turntable, or any turntable with a standard tone arm connection.

Q: 9. is it compatilble whith mk7 technicks?

A: Yes see it is on list of recommended cartridges for the Mk 7 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1457574-REG/technics_sl_1200mk7_direct_drive_turntable_system.html/accessories

Q: 10. Is it compatible with a Yamaha P 350?

A: Yes, the Ortofon Omega Elliptical Headshell Mounted Cartridge with Stylus is compatible for use with the Yamaha P-350 Turntable.