Flagship VMx Moving Magnet Cartridge with Special Line Contact Precision
The Audio-Technica AT-VM760xSL VMx Special Line Contact MM Phono Cartridge is the flagship model in Audio-Technica’s VMx 700 Series, combining its Dual Moving Magnet generator architecture with an advanced Special Line Contact stylus and solid boron cantilever. Designed for high-resolution vinyl playback, the cartridge provides extended frequency response to 30kHz and precise groove tracing intended to reveal fine musical detail, subtle spatial information, and complex high-frequency modulation.
The redesigned VMx platform adds PCUHD internal coil wiring, paratoroidal coil construction, a center shielding plate, threaded mounting holes, and a rigid die-cast aluminum body. Together, these refinements improve electrical efficiency, reduce unwanted resonance and crosstalk, and simplify installation. With a 3.7mV output and standard 47kΩ loading, the AT-VM760xSL works with high-quality moving-magnet phono stages while offering performance aimed at demanding analog systems.
Highlights & Benefits
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Special Line Contact Stylus — The 1.5 × 0.28 mil profile provides extensive contact with the record groove for precise high-frequency tracing and reduced distortion.
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Solid Boron Cantilever — A rigid, low-mass 0.28mm solid boron cantilever improves responsiveness to fine groove modulation and subtle transient information.
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PCUHD Internal Wiring — Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability conductors and reduced coil turns help improve electrical responsiveness and clarity.
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Die-Cast Aluminum Body — The rigid cartridge housing helps suppress unwanted resonance while providing a stable platform for the generator and stylus assembly.
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Threaded Cartridge Mounting — Integrated M2.6 threaded holes simplify installation by eliminating the need to hold separate nuts above the cartridge body.
Technology & Design
VMx Dual Moving Magnet Generator — Two magnets are positioned to correspond with the left and right groove walls, closely mirroring the geometry of a stereo record cutter head for accurate channel reproduction.
Paratoroidal Coil Construction — Two coils per channel are stacked in a paratoroidal arrangement to improve generator efficiency and channel separation. A center shielding plate further reduces electrical crosstalk between channels.
Special Line Contact Geometry — The advanced stylus profile maintains a narrow contact radius along the groove modulation while extending vertically along the groove wall, supporting precise tracking and detailed reproduction.
Interchangeable VMx Stylus Platform — The AT-VM760xSL uses the AT-VMN60xSL replacement stylus and shares the broader VMx body architecture, allowing compatible stylus substitutions within the stereo VMx family.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-VM760xSL
What phono preamp does the AT-VM760xSL require?
The AT-VM760xSL is a moving-magnet cartridge. Audio-Technica recommends a 47kΩ load impedance and 150–250pF load capacitance, making it suitable for compatible MM phono inputs and MM phono preamplifiers.
What tracking force should I use?
Audio-Technica specifies a tracking-force range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams, with 2.0 grams as the standard setting.
What replacement stylus does the AT-VM760xSL use?
The correct direct replacement is the Audio-Technica AT-VMN60xSL Special Line Contact stylus. Audio-Technica rates this stylus type for approximately 800 hours of use under appropriate operating conditions.
How does the AT-VM760xSL differ from the AT-VM750xSH?
The AT-VM760xSL uses Audio-Technica’s Special Line Contact stylus and extends frequency response to 30kHz, while the AT-VM750xSH uses a nude Shibata stylus and is specified to 27kHz. Both use solid boron cantilevers and the premium aluminum-bodied VMx 700 Series architecture.
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