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Audio Technica AT-OC9ML/II Questions

Would the AT-OC9ML/II cartridge be a good match for a ClearAudio Satisfy Carbon tonearm on a Performance SE table? It seems to be a very good value, especially for the sale price at LP Gear, and it would leave me some money towards a good used phono stage (any suggestions?) that would handle MC.

If not the AT-OC9ML/II, then what cartridge & compliance rating would work well with the Satisfy Carbon arm? The compliance rating issue is kind of confusing to me at this point. Thanks in advance. BTW, I listen primarily to 60s, 70s, & 80s soft rock, rock, jazz, & some country also.
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bpoletti
1,530 posts
 
The OC-9ML/II is a very good cartridge. It will work just fine in your arm (it is generally forgiving of arm mass). You can always add more mass to your arm if you think it would improve performance.

If you can pop for a Herron phono stage, even a used VTPH-1mc is a great bargain, it is well worth the investment. (I use ALL Herron Audio electronics, nothing else in my system.)
bacobits1
103 posts
 
A little late to posting.
I am using a AT OC9ML MKII in my Carbon Satisfy arm and it does sound excellent. May I suggest a Vista Audio Phono Pre.
Excellent sound for $300 fully adjustable.
dklk
38 posts
 

I am using my AT-OC9MLII in a AT-1005 mkII arm that is considered pretty high mass,20gm with the original head shell and it is making beautiful music....
dave_72
1,399 posts
 
I don't care for lp gear, but it looks like they've cornered the market on this particular cartridge.
bacobits1
103 posts
 
That I where I got mine. Just make sure the cantilever is straight
mine was some had problems but since had been replaced by LPGear. Nice Cart for the $297 price.
They are a AT authorized Dealer so AT would honor the warranty anyway.
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