Audio-Technica VM670SP Dual moving magnet 78 rpm phono cartridge

Name: Audio-Technica VM670SP
Brand: Audio Technica
SKU: 057VM670SP
Price: 159.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)

Item # 057VM670SP

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

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

Item # 057VM670SP

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Make vintage 78 rpm records sound fantastic

Years ago, I produced a radio show. The host of the program was an opera fanatic, and he came into the studio every week with a carton brim-full of 78 rpm recordings. It was such a thrill for me to hear those voices from a bygone era. If you also have an emotional connection to those fast-playing gems, the Audio-Technica VM670SP can be your best friend.

The cartridge features a specialized body and internal wiring dedicated to monaural sound reproduction, plus the conical stylus with a large curvature radius really brings out the wonderful sound buried in those old records. Internally connected dual moving magnets reduce surface noise and create a focused center image.

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
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What's in the box:

Audio-Technica VM670SP owner's manual

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

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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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1 question already asked

will the "78" stylus from the AT-670 pictured fit the AT-150 series cartridges ?

tom w. Mar 04, 2019

2 answers

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

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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