Art 9

[Floyddroid]

I have been lucky enough to borrow an Audio Technica ART 6 cartridge for a week or two and I have to report that in my system it is awesome. Anyone else using one or have views on this cartridge?

[antonio]

No, but only ever read good reports. I think this was the cartridge I would have purchased had I not sent my Lyra for a re-tip.

[Bigbird]

I have been lucky enough to borrow an Audio Technica ART 6 cartridge for a week or two and I have to report that in my system it is awesome. Anyone else using one or have views on this cartridge?

I dont have a bad word to say about mine at its pricepoint. It comfortably beats many more expensive carts and does everything I personally like. Detail, air; and dynamics by the truckload. Once dialled in its stunning. I think its actually really underpriced for the performance it gives. Im yet to hear anything sub £1500 that makes me think im missing out. Cant see me changing until it dies or i come into a significant sum of money.


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[p147]

Sold my Kiseki for one of these without any regret, it really is a superb cartridge, once set up burnt in.

[Jac Hawk]

Pleased you're enjoying it Steve, i can't see me getting my arm back for at least a month, apart from getting fixed it's getting the upgrade to the series 6 so i'll give you a call when i know when it will be ready and i'll bring the TT over.

[YNWaN]

Hang on a minute - the thread title says ‘Art 9’ and then Steve immediately starts writing about the ‘ART 6’ - so which is it?

[DiveDeepDog]

I've had one for a while, along with Koetsu Red sig (Goldring rebuilt) and Accuphase AC-5, I don't think lacks anything in that company. Any other 'boutique' manufacturer it'd be twice the price +.

The one cart that can leave it sounding a little .....flat... is Decca SG, but that has the caveat of it needs to be the right record. I haven't found a formulae for what suits the Decca, being clean is essential but it's also picky about pressing.

[bosa]

Had my Art9 for just over a year and really happy. Bought it for greater dynamics over my Zyx Airy3 which it does and haven’t felt the need to change back or try something else. Great for all types of music. Detail and nuances are all there and the ‘air’ has already been mentioned. Good choice.

[Jac Hawk]

Can someone say something shit about it or i might not get it back.

[Audio Al]

Can someone say something shit about it or i might not get it back.

It really really is :bog:

[Jac Hawk]

It really really is :bog:

i knew i could rely on the AOS faithful :lolsign:

[Floyddroid]

Pleased you're enjoying it Steve, i can't see me getting my arm back for at least a month, apart from getting fixed it's getting the upgrade to the series 6 so i'll give you a call when i know when it will be ready and i'll bring the TT over.

Cool. Many thanks Mike.

[Floyddroid]

Hang on a minute - the thread title says ‘Art 9’ and then Steve immediately starts writing about the ‘ART 6’ - so which is it?

As soon as said as mended ha ha. I must have pressed the key upside down. Thanks for the heads up Mark.

[Floyddroid]

Oh bugger. Looks like I will have to start saving up.

[Bluebeat13]

I see that AT have released a new range of OC9 cartridges, anybody heard any them?

[hifi_dave]

Yes, excellent and they now tapped fixing holes.

[Floyddroid]

Yes, excellent and they now tapped fixing holes.

Good news that Dave because it is the only thing i dislike about the cartridge.

[graham67]

I see that AT have released a new range of OC9 cartridges, anybody heard any them?

There is an excellent 3pg review of the shibata tipped OC-9 XSH in this months HFNRR. The reviewer runs an OC-9 ml/ii so his comments were very well informed. Safe to say it is on my shortlist with the ART-9 when my ML/ii wears out.

[antonio]

Hang on a minute - the thread title says ‘Art 9’ and then Steve immediately starts writing about the ‘ART 6’ - so which is it?

Come on, you know better than that, whenever have you heard of an Art 6?

[Jac Hawk]

There is an excellent 3pg review of the shibata tipped OC-9 XSH in this months HFNRR. The reviewer runs an OC-9 ml/ii so his comments were very well informed. Safe to say it is on my shortlist with the ART-9 when my ML/ii wears out.

i might get one as a spare

[Batty]

I have an OC9/III would it be a big step up to move to the ART 9

[DiveDeepDog]

I have an OC9/III would it be a big step up to move to the ART 9

I've still got AT PTGii and OC9ii, the Art 9 is clearly familiar, but does everything better. The VFM has fallen here (they could be had for £600 pre brexit), but I see your location and currency may have fared better??

[Z-A]

I used an ART 9 for approximately 2 years, and agree that it is a great cart for the money and is generally becoming well known for it's perfomance against most carts up to about 1.5k. Be sure to check the stylus is perfectly vertical before mounting, my first sample wasn't and was replaced no problem. 2nd sample was better. Quite a dramatic and liveley cart for about £800 at the time with a healthy enough output for most step ups.

As enjoyable as it was, it did get unseated by the Aidas Panzerholz Diamond pretty conclusively so was sold though the Aidas was 3 x the price but is on another level altogether combined with the TTS 8000 and SAEC WE506/30 & Nasotec headshell.

BR
Paul

[Clive197]

Hi guys, just ordered the AT-OC9XSH to replace a cartridge that was beginning to show signs of wear. Will let you know how I get on when it arrives in the next few days.

[karma67]

I used an ART 9 for approximately 2 years, and agree that it is a great cart for the money and is generally becoming well known for it's perfomance against most carts up to about 1.5k. Be sure to check the stylus is perfectly vertical before mounting, my first sample wasn't and was replaced no problem. 2nd sample was better. Quite a dramatic and liveley cart for about £800 at the time with a healthy enough output for most step ups.

As enjoyable as it was, it did get unseated by the Aidas Panzerholz Diamond pretty conclusively so was sold though the Aidas was 3 x the price but is on another level altogether combined with the TTS 8000 and SAEC WE506/30 & Nasotec headshell.

BR
Paul

i agree,i also had a brand new art-9 that arrived with a tip misaligned, sent it straight back for a refund

[Clive197]

Hi guys, just ordered the AT-OC9XSH to replace a cartridge that was beginning to show signs of wear. Will let you know how I get on when it arrives in the next few days.

Cartridge arrived this morning, couldn’t wait to fit it so spent the best part of 2hrs doing a meticulous set-up. Have now listened to 4 albums so far my 1st impressions are very good. Very smooth, detailed and excellent bass. I’ve had a penchant for Shibata tipped cartridges for many years and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint. Definitely a keeper.