Audio-Technica VM740xML
Dual moving magnet capsule
- Microlinear needle (precision and low distortion).
- Aluminum body (dampens vibrations).
- 47 ohm impedance (standard).
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La Audio-Technica VM740xML is a pickup cartridge The premium 'x' series dual moving magnet recorder, equipped with a bare Microlinear stylus and die-cast aluminum body. Designed for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts seeking to extract every detail from the groove, it offers a frequency response of 20Hz to 25kHz with low distortion and excellent channel separation. Its construction incorporates coils PCUHD® and a refined para-toroidal system that improves transient response. Installation is simple thanks to the integrated threaded holes, and the cartridge is compatible with AT-VMx series styli, allowing for future upgrades without replacing the entire body.
Microlinear Needle for high-precision tracking
The heart of this capsule is its needle Bare microlinear, with a radius of curvature of 2,2 × 0,12 thousandThis elongated profile comes into contact with a larger area of the vinyl groove than a conventional elliptical stylus, reducing tracking distortion and extracting information that other styli cannot reach.Do you listen to vinyl records with complex dynamic passages, such as orchestras or jazz with multiple instruments playing simultaneously? This stylus maintains fidelity even in those critical moments, where spherical or elliptical styli tend to collapse the stereo image.
The cantilever is made of aluminum tubeThe material offers sufficient rigidity to transmit the signal without coloring it, maintaining the transient response intact. The combination of a Microlinear stylus and aluminum cantilever results in reproduction with articulate bass, transparent mids, and extended highs without sibilance.
The recommended support force is 1,8 to 2,2 g, with a standard of 2,0 grThis range allows you to adjust according to your settings and the condition of the vinyl, optimizing the balance between detail and groove care.
Outstanding Features de Audio-Technica VM740xML
Detailed reproduction and less distortion, ideal for demanding audiophiles.
It reduces vibrations and resonance for a cleaner, more natural sound.
Easy and safe installation on most standard turntables.
Excellent transient response that enhances sound immersion.
Improved signal transfer for richer, more detailed sound.
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The body of the VM740xML is built in die-cast aluminumThis material offers superior density and damping compared to plastic. Its rigid structure minimizes stray vibrations that can mask subtle details, especially in the mid and high frequencies.Inside it incorporates a Central Armor Platewhich physically separates the left and right channels. The practical result: channel separation of 25 dB at 1 kHzwhich is perceived as a wide and well-defined stereo image, where each instrument occupies its space without invading that of its neighbor.
In addition, the body has integrated threaded holes for mounting. You don't need complicated nuts or washers: the screws (included in three lengths) 5 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm) they screw on directly, simplifying installation and ensuring a firm hold on the headshell holder.
The total weight of the capsule is 8,8 gr, a value that allows its use on most medium effective mass turntable arms without the need for additional counterweights.
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PCUHD® Coils and Para-toroidal system
The internal coils are manufactured using technology PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra-High Density)This process minimizes copper impurities and increases conductivity. In practice, this means that the electrical signal generated by the stylus movement is transferred to the phono preamplifier with less loss and less coloration.The system Refined Para-toroidal It optimizes the arrangement of the magnets and coils to improve transient response. Where a conventional design might exhibit a slight delay in rapid attacks (such as drum hits or pizzicatos), this system reacts almost instantaneously, reproducing each note with its original attack intact.
The output voltage is 3,2 mV at 1 kHz (5 cm/sec)This level is compatible with most MM phono stages and many high-gain MC stages. The recommended load impedance is 47 ohms, the standard for moving magnet capsules, and the ideal capacitance lies between 150 and 250 pF.
The inductance of the coil is 480 mH at 1 kHza value that influences the interaction with your preamplifier and that, together with the DC resistance of 750 ohms, defines the neutral tonal character of this capsule.
Frequency response and dynamic
The declared frequency response ranges from 20Hz up to 25kHzcovering the entire audible spectrum. In the bass, it reproduces the fundamental sounds of double basses and bass drums with weight and definition, while in the treble it achieves the necessary extension to reproduce cymbal harmonics and natural reverberations without abrupt cutoffs.Static conformity is 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyneand the dynamics of 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne at 100 HzThese values define the suspension's ability to adapt to different forces: high static compliance allows tracking grooves with slight deformations without losing contact, while controlled dynamics ensure stability in high-amplitude passages.
The output balance between channels is 1,0 dB at 1 kHzThis ensures that the phantom center of the stereo image remains stable. A greater imbalance would cause the center voices to shift to one side, breaking the spatial illusion.
Altogether, the VM740xML It offers a balanced and three-dimensional sound, where each frequency has its space without any one dominating the others.
Compatibility and upgrade options
This cartridge is compatible with any turntable head that accepts cartridges. half an inch (1/2"), the universal standard in the industry. It works with MM phono stages and requires a load impedance of 47 ohms, present in virtually all home preamplifiers.A key advantage is its compatibility with AT-VMx series needles. If you want to improve performance in the future, you can purchase higher-level needles such as the VMN50xSH (Shibata) and VMN60xSL (Special Line Contact) and mount them directly onto this same body.
The assembly system is simple: the needle is removed by gently pulling it forward, and the new one is inserted until it clicks into place. No tools or complex adjustments are needed. This modularity allows you to gradually increase your investment without losing what you've already purchased.
The box includes three sets of screws (5, 8 and 10 mm), washers, a non-magnetic screwdriver (which prevents accidental magnetization of the needle), and a cleaning brush. Everything you need to install and maintain the cartridge without additional purchases.
Technical Specifications de Audio-Technica VM740xML
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