Audio-Technica AT-OC9/3 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

Audio-Technica AT-OC9/3 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III is a high-performance Dual Moving Coil (MC) stereo phono cartridge designed for precise, detailed, and high-fidelity vinyl playback. It features a sophisticated moving-coil design that provides excellent channel separation and a wide frequency response, allowing the cartridge to reproduce music with clarity, accuracy, and fine detail.

The AT-OC9/III uses a Line Contact stylus with a 0.26 mm solid boron cantilever, helping the stylus accurately follow the contours of the record groove and retrieve subtle musical information. With a frequency response extending from 15 to 50,000 Hz, the cartridge is engineered for wide-range analog reproduction and detailed high-frequency performance.

Designed for compatibility with MC phono stages or suitable head amplifiers, the cartridge provides a 0.4 mV output and 30 dB channel separation. Its recommended tracking force is 2.0 g, with an operating range of 1.8–2.2 g, supporting stable and accurate groove tracking when correctly installed and aligned.

The cartridge features a standard half-inch mounting configuration and a lightweight 8.0 g construction, making it suitable for a wide range of compatible turntables and tonearms. Its carefully engineered moving-coil system is designed for listeners seeking refined stereo imaging, detailed musical reproduction, and high-quality analog performance.

With its Line Contact stylus, solid boron cantilever, wide frequency response, and Dual Moving Coil architecture, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III is an excellent choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts and high-fidelity turntable systems.