Factory-aligned cartridge and headshell package • AT-VM740ML Dual Moving Magnet cartridge pre-mounted on AT-LT10 headshell • Nude MicroLine diamond stylus (2.2 x 0.12 mil) • Die-cast aluminum alloy cartridge housing • Para-toroidal coil generator with center shield plate • Aluminum tapered cantilever • Standard 4-pin bayonet connector
The Audio-Technica AT-VM740XML/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit delivers flagship-grade moving magnet performance in a convenient, plug-and-play package. Factory-mounted and precision-aligned on a lightweight AT-LT10 universal 1/2"-mount headshell, it connects directly into any tonearm equipped with a standard 4-pin bayonet collar. The heart of the assembly is the acclaimed AT-VM740ML cartridge, featuring a rigid die-cast aluminum housing that suppresses mechanical vibration, an agile tapered aluminum cantilever, and a multi-faceted nude MicroLine diamond stylus. Designed to track the most demanding groove modulations with near-zero inner-groove distortion, it produces a deep, three-dimensional soundstage with clinical precision and remarkable dynamic poise.
Key Features & Innovations
Pre-assembled & factory-aligned combo — AT-VM740ML cartridge comes pre-mounted, wired, and aligned to standard overhang specs on an AT-LT10 headshell for instant, tool-free installation.
Nude MicroLine diamond stylus (2.2 x 0.12 mil) — cutting-lathe geometry tracks high frequencies and crowded inner grooves with unmatched accuracy, dramatically reducing tracking and tracing distortion.
Die-cast aluminum alloy cartridge housing — heavy-duty metal body shields internal coils from electrical interference while dampening micro-resonances for a quieter, blacker background.
Dual Moving Magnet (V-Twin) generator — mirrors the angled left/right stereo cutting head arrangement to optimize channel separation, phase accuracy, and frequency linearity.
Para-toroidal coils with laminated cores — continuous-winding coil architecture minimizes magnetic leakage to preserve micro-dynamics and dynamic transient headroom.
Internal permalloy center shield plate — isolates left and right coil assemblies internally, virtually eliminating electrical crosstalk and yielding 28 dB of channel separation at 1 kHz.
AT-LT10 aluminum die-cast headshell — rigid yet lightweight headshell features gold-plated OFC lead wires, an ergonomic finger lift, and a standard 4-pin bayonet connector.
The Audio-Technica AT-VM740XML/H fits any turntable with an S-shaped, J-shaped, or straight tonearm equipped with a standard universal 1/2"-mount 4-pin bayonet locking collar (such as the Audio-Technica AT-LP120X, AT-LP140XP, AT-LP8X, or Technics SL-1200 series).
Do I need to adjust alignment or tracking force before playing?
The cartridge is pre-aligned for standard tonearm overhang and geometry right out of the box. However, because tonearms vary, you must set the vertical tracking force (VTF) using your tonearm's counterweight to the recommended 2.0 grams (range: 1.8 to 2.2 g) and adjust anti-skate accordingly.
How does the VM700 series compare to the VM500 series?
While sharing the high-efficiency para-toroidal generator and V-Twin magnet configuration, the 700-series replaces the molded polymer body of the 500-series with a precision-machined, die-cast aluminum alloy housing. This added structural mass dampens resonances, isolates electrical interference, and yields tighter low-end authority and greater spatial transparency.
Can I replace or upgrade the stylus on this cartridge?
Yes. The AT-VM740ML accepts any Audio-Technica 700-series, 500-series, or VM-series replacement stylus, including the VMN40ML (MicroLine) and VMN50SH (Shibata), allowing quick, tool-free stylus replacement by simply sliding the old assembly off and clicking on the new one.
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