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Offered is „AT - OC9 XEN“ by Audio Technica as new device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 671665704 ends on 30.10.2026 at 06:51 o'clock.
€339 is above the €249 median and also above the €442 75th percentile? Actually, it’s below the 75th percentile, so this reads as a fair-to-slightly-strong ask rather than an overreach.
For this moving-coil cartridge, that’s a sensible zone if it’s genuinely clean and the stylus/cantilever health checks out. The model is well regarded for a lively, detailed presentation with good tracking and enough refinement to justify a step-up cartridge buy, so the value is in getting one that still has healthy life left and the original box, guard, or mounting hardware if included. At €339, I’d call it worth a look, especially if the seller can show low hours or recent professional inspection.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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