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Careful coil alignment
Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting coils are aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation to exert less pressure on the stylus and minimise distortion.

The long listen
The OC9XEN is designed for accurate, low-distortion groove tracking, with a low-mass nude elliptical stylus and a carefully aligned dual moving coil design.
From the product description
A short guide to the design and features described by Audio-Technica.
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Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting coils are aligned in a reverse V-shaped formation to exert less pressure on the stylus and minimise distortion.
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The low-mass nude elliptical stylus on an aluminium cantilever accurately tracks the record groove.
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A rigid aluminium body reduces resonance, while a neodymium magnet and pure iron yoke increase magnetic energy.
At a glance
| Type | Dual Moving Coil |
|---|---|
| Stylus | Low-mass nude elliptical |
| Cantilever | Aluminium |
| Body | Rigid aluminium |
| Mounting | Pre-threaded, two screws |
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