2. analog
  3. 189306-1643

AT-OC9XMLvs AT-OC9XSH

Any experience comparing these carts?  Is there really a difference in stylus shape between the two?  

I have owned a few OC9ML and was not disappointed.  

I'm looking for a new cart coming off of a Lyra Skala and don't expect quite that refinement but would like equal or improved dynamics.  Also looking for solid imaging and a good soundstage.

Arm is a Jelco TK-850L on a severely modified VPI TNT.  All Herron Audio electronics.  

bpoletti

Showing 3 responses by tablejockey

tablejockey
3,793 posts
 

Don't want to spend the extra money for the ART9? 

Noticeably refined at least compared  the the previous OC9 version.

tablejockey
3,793 posts
 

"Still, I can't imagine you'd be happy with the results"

The OP was  previosly satisfied with the OC9.

The ART9 has extensive positive user threads here, and other forums.

Cart choice like many things audio, is just personal ear preference.

 

 

tablejockey
3,793 posts
 

Just adding to lewm's comments regarding the AT ART7

Still available

If I recall, used to retail for around $700 years ago?

I didn’t poke around enough on the site, but perhaps the ART9 1ST gen is also available for le$$?

"Reasonable" price based what you’re getting- air core LOMC’s typically at the higher level price points.

More to discover