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The AT-VMx series brings new warmth and realism to Audio-Technica’s premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge line, delivering an expansive soundstage that’s alive with musical detail.Like all our MM cartridges, this updated design closely mirrors the cutter head used to make the vinyl master. It utilizes two magnets, positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. But the new VMx series also introduces material and design changes to further refine the sound, offering responsive playback that is especially sensitive to the dynamism of musical expression.Read More
Features AT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with Shibata stylus Shibata stylus provides long line of contact with the record groove, enabling the pickup of ultra-high frequencies with minimal abrasion and distortion Significantly lighter stylus tip (compared to previous model) allows for more precise tracing of the record groove Solid boron cantilever quickly transmits vibrations from the record groove, ensuring accurate reproduction of dynamic musical passages Die-cast aluminum housing reduces vibrations and resonance Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced channel separation, channel balance, and transient response PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils – and fewer coil turns – deliver highly responsive, three-dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk for clear stereo sound Threaded inserts make cartridge easier to mount, especially to integrated tonearms V-cut in the flip-up stylus protector shows stylus position, serving as a guide for lowering the stylus onto a record Compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts 1/2" cartridges Compatible with most AT-VMx series replacement styli,* offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
Specifications Cartridge & Stylus Frequency Response 20 to 27,000 Hz Channel Separation 26 dB (1 kHz) Vertical Tracking Angle 20° Tracking Force 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard) Stylus Construction Nude Shibata Recommended Load Impedance 47 k ohms Coil Impedance 3.2 k ohms (1 kHz) DC Resistance 750 ohms Coil Inductance 480 mH (1 kHz) Output Voltage 3.7 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) Output Balance 1.0 dB (1 kHz) Cantilever 0.28 mm (0.011”) diameter solid boron Static Compliance 20 × 10-6 cm/dyne Dynamic Compliance 7 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) Dimensions 29.0 mm (1.1”) × 18.3 mm (0.72”) × 17.5 mm (0.69”) (H × W × D) Accessories Included ・Cartridge installation screws** (M2.6) (10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2, 8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 5.0 mm (0.20”) × 2), Washer × 2, Non-magnetic screwdriver, Brush Threaded Hole M2.6 × 2 Recommended Load Capacitance 150 to 250 pF Replacement Stylus AT-VMN50xSH* (sold separately) Stylus Curvature Radius 2.7 × 0.26 mil Type VM Weight 8.8 g (0.31 oz)