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Audio-Technica VM670SP Dual moving magnet 78 rpm phono cartridge

Item # 057VM670SP

If you have an emotional connection to old-school 78s, this cartridge can be your best friend.

If you have an emotional connection to old-school 78s, this cartridge can be your best friend.

Item # 057VM670SP

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About the Audio-Technica VM670SP

Eric A.

Product highlights:

  • linked dual moving magnet design for excellent monaural 78 rpm sound reproduction
  • 3.0 mil conical stylus
  • all-metal cantilever
  • durable low-resonance polymer housing
  • mono body design reduces surface noise
  • frequency response 20-20,000 Hz
  • output voltage: 3.0 mV
  • tracking force range: 4.5-5.5 grams
  • recommended tracking force: 5.0 grams
  • load impedance: 47k ohms
  • 11/16"W x 11/16"H x 1-1/8"D
  • cartridge weight: 6.4 grams
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # AT-VM670SP
  • Item # 057VM670SP
  • California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.

What's in the box:

Audio-Technica VM670SP owner's manual

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  • Dual moving magnet mono phono cartridge
  • 2 Long screws
  • 2 Short screws
  • 2 Nuts
  • 2 Washers
  • User Manual
  • Disposal Note

More details on the Audio-Technica VM670SP

Stacey B.

Features & specs

Type MM
Mounting Standard
Stylus shape Conical
Frequency response (Hz) 20-20k
Tracking grams 5.0
Stereo separation (dB) Not given
Output voltage (mV) 3.0
Load Impedance (Ohms) 47,000
Load Capacitance (pF) 100-200

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Features

Dual Moving Magnet Mono Phono Cartridge: With a specialized body and internal wiring dedicated to monaural sound reproduction, plus a large curvature radius conical stylus, the VM670SP cartridge is designed for playing 78 RPM records. Part of the 600 Series in Audio-Technica's new VM cartridge line, the VM670SP is equipped with dual magnets that are internally connected to reduce record noise and obtain a highly focused "center" sound image that stereo cartridges can't provide. The stylus' 3.0 mil curvature radius makes it an excellent choice for playing 78s from a wide variety of eras.

  • VM dual magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus
  • Aluminum cantilever
  • Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency
  • Mono body terminating left and right channels reduces surface noise
  • Durable low-resonance polymer housing
Note: This cartridge is designed to fit turntables that feature a standard 1/2" mount. It is not compatible with P-Mount style turntables.

Specifications:

  • Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • Vertical Tracking Force: 4.5-5.5 g (5.0 g standard)
  • Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
  • Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
  • Output: 3.0 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
  • Stylus Shape: 3.0 mil conical
  • Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
  • Mount: 1/2"
  • Replacement Stylus: Part # VMN70SP
  • Coil Impedance: 1,400 ohms (1 kHz)
  • DC Resistance: 400 ohms
  • Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
  • Coil Inductance: 230 mH (1 kHz)
  • Static Compliance: 15 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Dynamic Compliance: 2 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
  • Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°

Dimensions: 0.75" (w) x 0.75" (h) x 1.125" (d)

Weight: 6.4 g (0.2 oz)

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Q
will the "78" stylus from the AT-670 pictured fit the AT-150 series cartridges ?
tom w.  Mar 04, 2019
2 answers
A
I purchased the VM670SP complete cartridge for the AT-LP120 turntable. . I also purchased the cartridge holder so I could easily flip back and forth between the 33 RPM cartridge which came with the turntable and the 78.
david  Mar 11, 2019
A
We have not tried this to see if it would work, but if it did, we have concerns about being able to set up the turntable for reading the 78's in the different cartridge without damaging them. I'd recommend contacting Audio-Technica on 330-686-2600 to check if it can be done My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Paul
jason  Mar 11, 2019 (Staff)

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