VM740ML
Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge with Microlinear stylus

VM740ML

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Overview

VM740ML

Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge with Microlinear stylus
VM740ML

Features

VM740ML

Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge

High-end model featuring a Microlinear stylus in an aluminium die-cast alloy body. In addition to outstanding high-frequency reproduction, this model enables clear sound image localisation.

  • Aluminium tapered cantilever
  • Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency
  • Centre shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk
  • Die-cast aluminium alloy housing reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield

Audio-Technica’s internationally-patented Dual Magnet design replicates the structure of the cutter head.

Instead of using a single, large magnet, the two magnets are arranged in the shape of a "V". The two magnets are positioned precisely to match the positions of the left and right channels in the stereo groove walls. Consequently, the VM design ensures outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking.

Para-toroidal generating system

Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency and offers superb linearity, since leakage of magnetic flux in this continuous and unitised magnetic circuit is low. Permeability of the cores is also optimised through the use of laminated cores.

Centre shield plate reduces crosstalk

A permalloy centre shield plate enables the effective separation of left and right channels, suppressing electrical crosstalk to below 40dB. This is similar to the actual crosstalk value found in the grooves of the record itself.

700 Series

Top-end model fitted with the die-cast aluminium alloy housing. The body reduces the unwanted vibration and enhances the superior sound quality of high-performance line contact styli.

Microlinear Stylus

Microlinear profile diamond stylus offers high frequency response with less wear and distortion than elliptical or conventional linear contact styli.

Specifications

Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency Response 20 - 27,000Hz
Channel Separation 28dB (1kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle 23˚
Vertical Tracking Force 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus Construction Nude Square Shank
Recommended Load Impedance 47,000Ω
Coil Impedance 2,700Ω (1kHz)
Output Voltage 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Output Channel Balance 1.0dB (1kHz)
Stylus Shape Microlinear
Cantilever Aluminium Tapered Pipe
Static Compliance 40 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Mounting 1/2” centres
Dimensions 17.3 (H) x 17.0 (W) x 28.2 (L) mm
Accessories Included Cartridge installation screws 5mm ×2 and 10mm ×2, Washer ×2, Hexagon nut ×2, Non-magnetic screwdriver ×1, Brush ×1, Lead wire set ×1
Recommended Load Capacitance 100 – 200pF
Replacement Stylus VMN40ML
Stylus Size 0.12 x 2.2 mil
Type VM Type
Weight 8.0g

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