Charles S
Bewertet in den USA am7. Februar 2025
It’s probably a little early to be writing a review, but I will give my initial observations on the Audio Technica OC9XEN moving coil. 1:Speed- This cartridge presents Bass with speed, tightness and clarity. It’s not muddy or boomy just well defined. 2:Build quality-The build quality is excellent for a cartridge in this price range. As I stated at the beginning I may be a bit early with my review, having only recently received this. I’m probably at about 8 hours of play time, but it is impressing already. One thing I have noticed is out of the box the high’s are not shrill or overbearing, for a lot of new cartridges MM or MC that tends to be the case. While it’s been a while since owning a moving coil, I’m sure technology has advanced some, but this has reminded me of how smooth, balanced and detailed they can be. I can’t wait for this to get thoroughly broken in. I report back on my thoughts once it has some more play time on it.
ralffue
Bewertet in Deutschland am 19. Februar 2024
Ich bin sehr beeindruckt, ich hatte lange Zeit mit dem gehypten Denon DL-103 gehört,hatte aber immer den Eindruck das es an Dynamik und Durchzeichnung fehlt.Meine Plattensammlung besteht zu 95% aus Original Pressungen der 70'er und 80'er Jahre.Nach einer langen Hörsession empfahl mir ein Freund dieses System.Ich bin ihm sehr dankbar, was für ein Unterschied, kaum zu glauben.Frisch aus der Verpackung spielt es in einer anderen Welt. Holt Infos aus den Rillen wie ich esnie für möglich gehalten hätte, trotzdem bleibt es sehr musikalisch, nie nervig oder aufdringlich.Ein Hochgenuss und für den Preis das beste, was ich je gehört habe.Zur Zeit endecke und geniesse ich jede meiner Scheiben neu.Rückblickend kann ich die Begeisterung für das Denon nicht verstehen.Ich betreibe die Systeme an einem Kenwood KD 990, der schwere Tonarmist wie geschaffen, für MC Abtaster.Beim Denon mit Rundnadel war die präzise Ausrichtung zwar unsensibel.Trotzdem wird bei mir immer penibel mit Schön Schablone justiert.Nun ja, wer wie ich mit alten Scheiben sein Hörglück findet, und einenschweren Tonarm sein eigen nennt, sollte hier zuschlagen.Ich wage zu behaupten, man muss schon sehr viel mehr Geld ausgeben,um diesen herausragenden Abtaster in die Schranken zu weisen.
Semiramis
Bewertet in Italien am 16. März 2024
ottima mc con stilo ellittico ad un prezzo abbordabile, avrei preferito il modello superiore con stilo microlinear ma l'esborso diventa decisamente più pesante, per ora mi godo questo modello.
Jim B
Bewertet in den USA am11. Mai 2024
I've been reading about the evolution of Moving Coil cartridges of late, which universally state that older ones are bright and modern ones have a flatter frequency response. I decided to hear this for myself and (being an audiophile cheapskate) focused on the $500 price range (at least until I upgrade my tonearm) and find something to compliment my 80's DV Karat. I chose the OC9XML over the OC9XSH because of the Shibata's reputation for finickiness in set-up. Note, every time I change something in my system, it always sounds different. I have no idea what is right.The system: AT OC9XML (compared to DV Karat) on a Sumiko MMT on a Thorens TD124 into a Marantz PM-11s3 driving a pair of B&W 803D3's.Indeed, the OC9XML is not as bright as the Karat. The sound stage is not as broad though more defined. One can easily discern instruments or voices located at the same position in the sound stage. The dynamic range is very good, especially the detail is frequency space. The OC9XML is a faster cartridge than the old Karat. The OC9XML has more punch than the old Karat, though not to the extent of the Denon DL103D. For this reason, I rarely play the DL103D. I tested voices with Anne Haslam on Novella and Sandy Denny on Who Knows Where the Time Goes. The OC9XML performs great.The OC9XML proves to be a good match for the Sumiko MMT (and similar arms). I like the flatter frequency response, the more defined sound field, and the faster response. I highly recommend it.
Olaf Saß
Bewertet in Deutschland am 12. April 2024
Kleine Probleme löst Topkauf professionell und zügig.
Dr. Yosef Roffeh
Bewertet in Großbritannien am 20. April 2024
Fast delivery.Recommended product.
R Tan
Bewertet in Deutschland am 9. November 2023
This cartridge replaces my Ortofon super OM 40 and SME Ortofon 30H. I use it in an SME series III connected to an Elac Alchemy phono set to 120 ohm load. The sound is detailed, fast without background noise. I think for this price you won’t find a better sounding cartridge. Highly recommended.
FELIX
Bewertet in Deutschland am 28. Februar 2022
Habe ihn am 25.2 bei MSP in Köln ertanden.Laut Hersteller hat er eine einspielzeit von 100-150StdIch habe ihn an meinem Rega Planar 6 angeschlossen justiert eingestellt usw.Danach legte ich die Platte von Emeli Sande-OUR VERSION OF EVENTS auf. Hammer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dafür gebe ich 5sterne wie wird er nach ca100 Std klingen?Für den Preis ein Schnapper
Customer
Bewertet in Kanada am 3. April 2022
Other cartridges tried with same setup. Shure V15 Type V VxMR with OEM stylus. Music lost life but was too warm and the high frequencies were simply not very resolved. 4/10Denon DL103. Some life returned. Good Midrange and midbass. High frequencies were there but you had to try hard to hear it. No serious bottom end 6/10Ortofon MC10 Mk II. the cartridge I had before I replaced it with the Shure Type V. Reminded me why. Unrefined sound, resonances from the cartridge. Much more dynamic than the Shure and Denon but lacking top end resolution like the Denon and lacking bottom end. Sometimes too brash.Now for the Audio Technica AT-OC9XML . Good bottom end, great high end. Refined sound with good resolution. Very dynamic. If your system is already bright, beware it could push it over the edge but that will depend on the phonostage and how much it can reveal. All my old records from my past sound new again. All the other cartridges allowed the TOPPING D90SE to be clearly superior. With this cartridge sometimes vinyl will outshine digital - you now hear why the vinyl vs. digital debate continues and that is using technically superior electronics on the digital side. You hear the recording and how it was made. 9/10Equipment used: Benchmark AHB2, Benchmark LA4, Topping D90SE, Highly modified phono stages consisting of Muffsy MC head Amp, Bugle 2 with 8 Jung Super Regulators. Linn LP-12, Linn Ittok LVII. Polk LSIM707 with Parts Express RSS390HF sealed sub with MiniDSP and Fully regulated power supply on Leach Low TIM3 for subs for power.