Audio-Technica OC9 Cartridge, Your Impressions.


I see the old reviews for this moving coil cartridge and they are all raves. It can now be had for $278.00, how does it compare to the newer cartridges in sound that have come along in the last 15 or so years. I am thinking of upgrading from my Denon DL-103r. Has anyone had a chance to listen to them both?
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Do a check at Audioasylum in Vinyl Asylum. There are many comparisons there. My gut feeling is that the Denon has the edge with most of the users who have heard both, but the AT does have its advocates. John Elison, in particular, has extensive experience along with a great deal of technical information on both.

I think that ultimately they are probably both exceptional cartridges, particularly at their price point. I debated both before settling on the Denon as is it seems to garner top marks in the "musicality" area (which I value highly) as opposed to the AT which reports indicate might dig a few more details out of recordings.