Brand New AT OC9/III is back in the lineup...

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So after ANGST over breaking one nearly new, trying an AT33EV and not liking it, I spring for a new OC9/III/...Perfection for my system...sigh..its all about SYNERGY , Yes?

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Rob did you go for the higher priced III instead of another II.

I always had the III. And yes, its a III !!! On the other site when everyone was buying II's, it was mostly on my review of the III...

The original OC9/III was a replacement for an AT33/PTG II that failed and AT US was nice enough to warranty (even though they did not have to)

LOVE it...the detail, crisp, very wide soundstage...smiling smiling...LOL
 
[h=1]Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III AT OC9/III ATOC9/III phono cartridge[/h]


Code: ATOC9III
Retail Price: $1129.00
Our Price: $499.95
Shipping Weight: 1.10 pounds

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AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-OC9/III AT OC9/III ATOC9/III CARTRIDGE
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III is the latest evolution of the Audio-Technica AT-OC9 cartridge originally launched in 1987. Over the years the Audio-Technica AT-OC series has undergone a number of model changes both inside and outside Japan, and it has continued to be a best seller for over 20 years. While drawing on the basic design of the Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II which has been available exclusively in overseas markets and which has received critical acclaim all these years, the Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III is the result of a fresh approach based on a thorough review of the stylus tip, cantilever, magnetic circuit parts, damper and other aspects designed to track and reproduce the highest sound quality. With the new Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III cartridge you will experience musical opulence and expressiveness of sound layered on depths of silence.
Customer feedback indicates the AT-OC9/III offers exceptional musicality and performance comparable to the best cartridge regardless of price.
Special Features
- Special line contact stylus with solid boron cantilever
- Neodymium magnet and permendur yoke for increased magnetic concentration and energy
- PCOCC used for coils and terminal pins for pure electrical transmission
- Dual moving coil for high separation and wide response
- Especially strong and rigid VC mold holds the coils in place for minimized vibration
- Precision-crafted aluminum alloy body and hard resin structure designed for high rigidity, minimized vibration and improved signal to noise ratio
- Brass mounting screws designed to optimally produce high sound quality for the cartridge
Audio-Technica AT-OC9/III Phono Cartridge Specifications
- Tonearm mount: 1/2 inch
- Type: Moving coil
- Frequency response: 15Hz-50kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 0.4mV
- Tracking force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Recommended load impedance: Minimum 100 ohms
- Coil impedance: 12 ohms
- DC resistance: 12 ohms
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 30dB
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: >0.5dB
- Dynamic compliance: 18.0 x 10[SUP]-6[/SUP]cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Static compliance: 35 x 10[SUP]-6[/SUP]cm/dyne
- Stylus type: Contact line diamond 0.0016 × 0.00028 inch
- Cantilever: 0.26 solid boron
- Vertical tracking angle: 23°
- Dimensions (mm): L25.7 x W16.8 x H17.3
- Weight: 8 g
- Accessories included: Nonmagnetic Screwdriver, washers, stylus protector, screws, nuts, stylus brush, PCOCC lead wire set
Please note: Moving coil cartridges require receivers and pre amps with special compatible inputs. Their stylus assemblies are not user-replaceable.
Reviews & Feedback
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Thanks...

One of the reasons I love this cart is it is super super detailed yet, does not sacrifice bass to do so..just very good in all ranges. Love the way voices are presented....
 
Not going out, so here;
I'd REALLY like for you to try the direct hook-up I suggested and get back to me or start a thread on it. You should know that I really, really hate what most preamps do to eff up the sound of a system. A fellow AK who knows this said this one might pass muster, have a look-see here. It is available with remote but don't know how many inputs, look up The Truth preamp for reviews.

I should explain to bystanders that I have long-used a passive controller between my source devices and power amp to avoid the sonic degradation that most preamps impart to the result. I'm suggesting our colleague give it a try with his MC phono stage since his SS amp has input level controls. It's an interesting experiment to parity-check the transparency of the preamp.
Steve
 
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Not going out, so here;
I'd REALLY like for you to try the direct hook-up I suggested and get back to me or start a thread on it. You should know that I really, really hate what most preamps do to eff up the sound of a system. A fellow AK who knows this said this one might pass muster, have a look-see here. It is available with remote but don't know how many inputs, look up The Truth preamp for reviews.

I should explain to bystanders that I have long-used a passive controller between my source devices and power amp to avoid the sonic degradation that most preamps impart to the result. I'm suggesting our colleague give it a try with his MC phono stage since his SS amp has input level controls. It's an interesting experiment to parity-check the transparency of the preamp.
Steve

Welcome to AS Mitz!!:hi:
 
I'm presently using the OC9MLa/II in the Mitz LT as my 'best' player at present and thru a decent front end it has been an absolute revelation, a major advance in my system result.
 
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