Flagship VM Performance with a Nude Special Line Contact Stylus
The Audio-Technica VM760SLC Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge is the flagship cartridge of Audio-Technica's VM700 Series, engineered for highly resolving vinyl playback with exceptional groove-tracing accuracy. Its nude Special Line Contact stylus uses an advanced contact profile designed to follow fine groove modulation while maintaining a broad contact area along the groove walls, helping reveal subtle musical detail, extended high-frequency information and precise stereo imaging.
The VM760SLC combines Audio-Technica's dual moving magnet architecture with paratoroidal coils, a center shield plate and a rigid die-cast aluminum-alloy housing. These technologies improve generating efficiency, reduce crosstalk between channels and suppress unwanted resonance. A tapered aluminum cantilever provides a lightweight, rigid connection between the stylus and generator, while the cartridge's 4.0 mV output makes it suitable for high-quality moving-magnet phono stages.
Highlights & Benefits
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Nude Special Line Contact Stylus — Audio-Technica's advanced line-contact profile is engineered for exceptionally precise groove tracing and fine detail retrieval.
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Dual Moving Magnet VM Architecture — Separate magnets corresponding to the left and right groove channels help reproduce stereo information with excellent separation and accuracy.
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Paratoroidal Coil Construction — Audio-Technica's coil configuration improves generating efficiency while helping maintain a clean, responsive electrical signal.
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Center Shield Plate — A dedicated shield between the left- and right-channel sections reduces electrical crosstalk for improved stereo separation and imaging.
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Die-Cast Aluminum-Alloy Housing — The rigid metal body helps suppress unwanted vibration while also providing natural electrical shielding for the cartridge generator.
Technology & Design
Special Line Contact Diamond — The VM760SLC's nude stylus uses Audio-Technica's sophisticated Special Line Contact profile, developed to trace fine groove information with exceptional accuracy while maintaining a large contact area with the groove walls.
Tapered Aluminum Cantilever — The tapered design reduces unnecessary moving mass while maintaining rigidity, allowing stylus motion to be transferred efficiently to the VM generator.
Paratoroidal Coil System — Two coils are arranged within each channel to improve electromagnetic efficiency. The center shield plate physically separates the left and right sections to reduce crosstalk.
Rigid Aluminum-Alloy Body — The VM760SLC's die-cast aluminum-alloy housing adds structural rigidity, suppresses resonance and provides electrical shielding around the generator system.
FAQ — Audio-Technica VM760SLC
What type of stylus does the VM760SLC use?
The VM760SLC uses a nude Special Line Contact stylus. This advanced line-contact profile is designed to trace groove modulation with very high accuracy and retrieve fine musical information.
What tracking force should I use with the VM760SLC?
Audio-Technica specifies a tracking-force range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams, with 2.0 grams as the standard recommended setting.
Can the stylus on the VM760SLC be replaced?
Yes. The VM760SLC uses Audio-Technica's interchangeable VM Series stylus system. Its original replacement stylus is the VMN60SLC, and compatible VM-series stylus assemblies can also be fitted to the cartridge body.
Is the VM760SLC the same cartridge as the newer AT-VM760xSL?
No. The VM760SLC belongs to Audio-Technica's previous-generation VM Series, while the AT-VM760xSL is part of the newer AT-VMx Series. They use different specifications and cantilever designs, so this listing applies specifically to the VM760SLC.
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