AT-VMN40xML / Replacement Stylus

The AT-VMx series brings new warmth and realism to Audio-Technica’s premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge line, delivering an expansive soundstage that’s alive with musical detail.

Aligning with our founder's belief that high-quality audio should be accessible to all, the AT-VMx Series is unmatched in delivering a truly affordable high-fidelity audio experience.

Since all AT-VMx series cartridges share the same body design and have a removable stylus, you can use almost any AT-VMNx replacement stylus* with any VMx cartridge for easy experimentation with sound characteristics.

All AT-VMx cartridges are compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts 1/2” cartridges. Threaded inserts in the body enable the cartridge to be mounted to a headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.

* Excludes mono models

Microlinear Styli

The microlinear stylus almost exactly duplicates the shape of the cutting stylus that produces the original master disc (the disk used to create the pressed vinyl record). This likeness enables the microlinear stylus to track portions of the groove other styli cannot reach, resulting in extremely accurate tracing of high-frequency passages and a flat frequency response within audible range. The unique multilevel shape also wears more evenly, greatly extending the record and stylus life.

Nude Shank

In a bonded (or jointed) stylus, a diamond tip is glued into the hole of the cantilever. While less expensive to manufacture, this construction may increase the mass of the overall tip and affect transient response compared with a nude stylus where the tip and shank are constructed from a single piece of diamond.

Features:

• Moving magnet cartridge
• Nude Microlinear Stylus
• Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Made in Japan
• Expansive soundstage

2.2 x 0.12 mil microlinear replacement stylus with tapered aluminum cantilever for these cartridges:

• AT-VM740xML