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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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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mine was some had problems but since had been replaced by LPGear.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.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
For another $200, how much better is the OC9ML/III (mk III)?

One advantage of either one is its MicroLine stylus, especially since MCs can't have replacement styli; they must be re-tipped. My local analog specialty store told me that microlines last 'way longer other stylus shapes. My AT150MLX also has a micro line and it's still playing just fine in its sixth year of service.
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