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Verkaufe hier ein hochwertiges Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II Moving Coil (MC) Tonabnehmersystem montiert auf einem schwarzen Headshell (mit SME-Anschluss).

WICHTIGER HINWEIS:
Das System ist DEFEKT. Wie auf den Bildern zu sehen ist, ist der Nadelträger verbogen/geknickt. Das System muss vor der Verwendung zwingend professionell repariert (retippt) werden oder kann bei Audio-Technica im Austauschprogramm genutzt werden.

Der Korpus und das Headshell befinden sich optisch in einem guten Zustand, die Kontakte sind sauber.

Ideal für Bastler, Liebhaber oder zum Wiederaufbau.

Lieferumfang: Tonabnehmer Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II inklusive Headshell und Kabeln (wie abgebildet).

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Compared with a new cartridge in this class, €110 is cheap and reads like a strong bargain if the body and stylus are usable. The older OC9 ML II sold new around £400 / $499 and often less, while current OC9 variants sit around €599–€799 retail, so €110 is well under normal used value and low enough that even a partial-risk purchase can make sense if you’re comfortable with a worn stylus or unknown history.

What makes it worth a look is the OC9’s reputation for fast, detailed, low-colouration sound and the MicroLine tip’s ability to trace inner grooves cleanly, which is exactly why it’s still sought after in the used market. At this price, the main upside is simple: if it’s truly functional, you’re getting a respected low-output MC at a fraction of replacement cost; just verify cantilever alignment, stylus condition, and whether any original packaging or mounting hardware is included, since those details matter more on a “for parts” listing than the headline price.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Audio-Technica

Founded in 1962 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica began as a phonograph cartridge specialist, launching the innovative AT-1 moving-magnet model with a diamond-tipped cantilever that revolutionized affordable high-fidelity playback. Starting with just three employees in a rented house and one million yen in capital, the company quickly expanded, supplying cartridges to Japanese audio manufacturers and relocating as demand surged. This heritage of precision engineering and democratic access to superior sound defines its enduring Japanese craftsmanship.

Audio-Technica has broadened far beyond cartridges into a comprehensive lineup of hi-fi essentials, excelling in headphones, professional microphones, turntables, and phonographic styli. While not heavily focused on amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, it produces elite receivers, wireless systems, and cables, alongside OEM transducers and sensors for pro audio. Its turntables and headphones span entry-level to audiophile grades, with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling models bridging consumer and studio needs.

Renowned for delivering exceptional value through durable, innovative design, Audio-Technica occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliability without extravagant pricing. It garners consistent awards for performance and builds trust via Olympic-grade microphones and global subsidiaries, appealing to discerning buyers seeking proven engineering over boutique exclusivity.

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