About the Audio-Technica VM760SLC
Out-of-this-world fidelity and frequency response
Out-of-this-world fidelity and frequency response
Playing great records with a standard, low-cost cartridge is like using a blunt object to do microsurgery — you need a very fine stylus to pull all of the information out of a record groove, and to avoid degrading both the stylus and the record over time.
The Audio-Technica VM760SLC features a superb 1.5 x 0.28 mil line contact stylus that even Goldilocks would love — it sits in the groove "just right," so it can read all of the nuanced information contained within. That means high fidelity, and incredible frequency response from 20-30,000 Hz. If you want to get the most out of your valuable records over the long haul, it's an excellent choice.
Product highlights:
- dual moving magnet design for excellent stereo separation
- center shield plate between left and right channels reduces crosstalk
- durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing
- 1.5 x 0.28 mil line contact stylus traces record grooves extremely accurately
- multilevel shape reduces wear on records
- tapered all-metal cantilever
- frequency response 20-30,000 Hz
- output voltage: 4.0 mV
- stereo separation: 30 dB
- channel balance: 1.0 dB
- 3/4"W x 3/4"H x 1-1/8"D
- cartridge weight: 8 grams
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # VM760SLC
What's in the box:
Audio-Technica VM760SLC owner's manual
- Dual moving magnet stereo phono cartridge
- 4 Lead wires
- 2 Long screws
- 2 Short screws
- 2 Nuts
- 2 Washers
- Brush
- Non-magnetic screwdriver
- User Manual
- Disposal Note
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Features & specs
| Type | MM | |
| Mounting | Standard | |
| Stylus shape | Line contact | |
| Frequency response (Hz) | 20-30k | |
| Tracking grams | 2.0 | |
| Stereo separation (dB) | 30 | |
| Output voltage (mV) | 4.0 | |
| Load Impedance (Ohms) | 47,000 | |
| Load Capacitance (pF) | 100-200 | |
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Features
Dual Moving Magnet Mono Phono Cartridge: The VM760SLC special line contact stylus cartridge is the flagship model in Audio-Technica's new VM cartridge line. Like all VM cartridges, the VM760SLC is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge's ultra-lightweight special line contact stylus allows it to trace the record groove with incredible accuracy and minimum abrasion, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction, low distortion and low record wear.
- VM dual magnet cartridge with special line contact stylus
- Aluminum tapered cantilever
- Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency
- Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk
- Die-cast aluminum alloy housing reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield
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: 20-30,000 Hz
- Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
- Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Stylus Construction: Nude rectangular shank
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Output: 4.0 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
- Stylus Shape: 1.5 x 0.28 mil special line contact
- Cantilever: Aluminum tapered pipe
- Mount: 1/2"
- Replacement Stylus: Part # VMN60SLC
- Coil Impedance: 2,700 ohms (1 kHz)
- DC Resistance: 800 ohms
- Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
- Coil Inductance: 460 mH (1 kHz)
- Static Compliance: 40 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
Dimensions: 0.75" (w) x 0.75" (h) x 1.125" (d)
Weight: 8 g (0.3 oz)
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Excellent performance and value. I agree with the review in "The Absolute Sound" completely. Just remember it will only shine as bright as the weakest link in equipment chain. It will shame some high end kit. If you like MC, try the AT33ev (sa).
Jim from Lodi, CA