Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML

Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML - Premium cartridge for pickup, designed for discerning audiophiles seeking extremely detailed, clear, and realistic playback. It is part of the VMx series and combines technology with precision, being one of the most high-performing moving magnet cartridges from Audio-Technica.

The cartridge uses a nude microlinear stylus, capable of following the record groove with superior accuracy compared to elliptical or conical styli. This type of stylus extracts more audio information from the record, rendering fine details and a balanced sound, with reduced distortion, especially in the inner area of the plate.

Mounting is easy due to the threaded inserts, and the V-shaped guide on the stylus protector facilitates precise positioning on the disc.

Main features:

• Hi-Fi pickup cartridge
• Aluminium cantilever (tapered)
• Type: Dual Moving Magnet (MM)
• Nude microlinear stylus – extreme precision, exceptional audio details
• Output voltage: 3.2 mV
• Channel separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz
• Frequency response: 20 – 25,000 Hz
• Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g (range: 1.8 – 2.2 g)
• Easy mounting – threaded inserts + stylus protector with V guide
• Replacement stylus: AT-VMN40xML (sold separately)
• Included:
  • Installation screws (M2.6): 10, 8 and 5 mm × 2
  • Washers × 2
  • Non-magnetic screwdriver
  • Cleaning brush
  • Threaded hole: M2.6 × 2

Technical specifications:

• Coil impedance: 3.2 kΩ
• Coil inductance: 480 mH
• DC resistance: 750 Ω
• Recommended load impedance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended load capacitance: 150 – 250 pF
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°
• Conical aluminium rod
• Static compliance: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Dynamic compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
• Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
• Dimensions: 29 × 18.3 × 17.5 mm
• Weight: 8.8 g