Premium VMx Microlinear Cartridge with a Solid Boron Cantilever
The Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML VMx Microlinear MM Phono Cartridge combines Audio-Technica’s premium VMx Dual Moving Magnet architecture with a nude Microlinear stylus and solid boron cantilever for exceptionally precise vinyl playback. Its 2.2 × 0.12 mil Microlinear profile is engineered to trace complex groove modulations with exceptional accuracy, helping retrieve subtle musical information while maintaining excellent performance through demanding inner-groove passages.
As part of the premium VMx 700 Series, the cartridge incorporates PCUHD copper coil conductors, paratoroidal coil construction, a center shielding plate, a rigid die-cast aluminum body and convenient threaded mounting inserts. The solid boron cantilever distinguishes the AT-VM745xML from the aluminum-cantilever AT-VM740xML, providing a highly rigid, low-mass connection between the stylus and generator for responsive tracking and detailed transient reproduction.
Highlights & Benefits
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Nude Microlinear Stylus — The 2.2 × 0.12 mil Microlinear profile closely traces intricate groove modulations for excellent detail retrieval, high-frequency tracking and reduced inner-groove distortion.
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Solid Boron Cantilever — A rigid 0.28 mm solid boron cantilever combines low moving mass with excellent rigidity for fast, accurate transmission of stylus movement to the generator.
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PCUHD Coil Conductors — Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability conductors and optimized coil winding help improve responsiveness and transient reproduction.
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Die-Cast Aluminum Body — The premium aluminum housing provides a rigid platform for the cartridge generator while helping suppress unwanted vibration and resonance.
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Threaded Mounting Inserts — Integrated M2.6 threaded holes simplify cartridge installation, particularly on tonearms and headshells where access to conventional mounting nuts can be difficult.
Technology & Design
VMx Dual Moving Magnet Generator — Separate magnets correspond to the left and right channels of the stereo record groove, closely mirroring the configuration of a stereo cutter head for accurate channel reproduction and imaging.
Paratoroidal Coil Construction — Two coils per channel are arranged in a paratoroidal configuration to improve generator efficiency. A center shielding plate separates the left and right channels to reduce electrical crosstalk and preserve stereo separation.
Microlinear Groove Contact — The advanced Microlinear stylus profile uses a very small curvature radius to follow high-frequency groove information with greater precision than conventional elliptical or conical stylus profiles.
Premium Boron Cantilever — Unlike the AT-VM740xML’s tapered aluminum cantilever, the AT-VM745xML uses a solid boron design. Its combination of rigidity and low mass allows the stylus assembly to respond rapidly to fine groove modulation.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML
What type of phono preamp does the AT-VM745xML require?
The AT-VM745xML is a moving-magnet cartridge designed for a compatible MM phono input or MM phono preamplifier. Audio-Technica recommends a load impedance of 47 kΩ and load capacitance of 150–250 pF.
What tracking force should I use with the AT-VM745xML?
Audio-Technica specifies a tracking-force range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams, with 2.0 grams as the standard recommended setting.
What replacement stylus does the AT-VM745xML use?
The direct replacement is the Audio-Technica AT-VMN45xML nude Microlinear stylus with solid boron cantilever. The stereo VMx cartridge platform also supports a range of compatible interchangeable VMx stylus options.
How does the AT-VM745xML differ from the AT-VM740xML?
Both cartridges use a nude 2.2 × 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus, but the AT-VM745xML upgrades the cantilever to 0.28 mm solid boron rather than tapered aluminum. The AT-VM745xML is also specified for 20–27,000 Hz frequency response, 3.7 mV output and 26 dB channel separation, compared with 20–25,000 Hz, 3.2 mV and 25 dB for the AT-VM740xML.
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