{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-vm740xml","title":"Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudio-Technica AT-VM740xML is a premium dual moving magnet stereo cartridge with a nude MicroLinear stylus and tapered aluminum-pipe cantilever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts precise groove tracing, rigid aluminum body, and refined AT-VMx generator deliver detailed playback with excellent tracking and reduced inner-groove distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNude MicroLinear Stylus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClosely follows complex groove modulations to retrieve fine detail and maintain clarity toward the inner grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResponsive AT-VMx Generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePCUHD coils and paratoroidal construction improve transient response, channel separation, and stereo definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRigid Aluminum Cartridge Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuppresses unwanted resonance and vibration while providing effective electromagnetic shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterchangeable AT-VMx Stylus System\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports compatible stereo AT-VMx replacement styli for future maintenance or a different stylus profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed stereo vinyl playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing inner-groove distortion through precise setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrading a compatible 1\/2-inch-mount turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who value tracking accuracy and clean high-frequency detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot ideal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP-mount turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntables without an MM-compatible phono input or external MM phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers wanting a pre-mounted headshell assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems that cannot be accurately aligned or set to the specified tracking force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEMiUZEK Buying Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM740xML is a cartridge only; a headshell is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt requires a compatible 1\/2-inch mounting system and an MM phono input or external MM phono preamplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet tracking force to 1.8–2.2 g, with 2.0 g as the standard setting, and align overhang and cartridge geometry before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AT-VM740xML include a headshell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is supplied as a cartridge for installation on a compatible headshell or integrated tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does it require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse an MM-compatible phono input with a recommended load of 47 kΩ and 150–250 pF capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used on a P-mount turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is designed for compatible 1\/2-inch mounting systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the recommended tracking force?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe specified range is 1.8–2.2 g, with 2.0 g as the standard setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich replacement stylus is the direct match?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe direct replacement is the Audio-Technica AT-VMN40xML, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan other AT-VMx styli be installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible stereo AT-VMx replacement styli can be used for different stylus profiles and budgets; mono models are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO CONNECT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard Turntable Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource icon: device\u003cbr\u003eSource: Vinyl Record\u003cbr\u003eConnection: Stylus \/ Groove\u003cbr\u003eOutput connection: Cartridge Pins\u003cbr\u003eTarget icon: device\u003cbr\u003eOutput: MM Phono Input\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Install and align the cartridge on a compatible 1\/2-inch headshell or tonearm, then set the specified tracking force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExternal Phono Stage Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource icon: device\u003cbr\u003eSource: Turntable\u003cbr\u003eConnection: Tonearm Wiring\u003cbr\u003eOutput connection: RCA Phono Cable\u003cbr\u003eTarget icon: device\u003cbr\u003eOutput: External MM Phono Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: Connect the phono stage to an amplifier line input; do not connect the cartridge-level signal directly to a standard line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: VM dual moving magnet stereo cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20–25,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Voltage: 3.2 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Balance: 1.0 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical Tracking Angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStylus and Tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: Nude MicroLinear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Curvature Radius: 2.2 × 0.12 mil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: Tapered aluminum pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking Force: 1.8–2.2 g; 2.0 g standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic Compliance: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm\/dyne at 100 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement Stylus: AT-VMN40xML, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElectrical\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Load Impedance: 47 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Load Capacitance: 150–250 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Impedance: 3.2 kΩ at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Resistance: 750 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Inductance: 480 mH at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhysical\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: 1\/2-inch compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded Holes: M2.6 × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 29.0 × 18.3 × 17.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended System Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurntable → MM Phono Input → Amplifier → Speakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Phono Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurntable → MM Phono Stage → Line Input → Amplifier → Speakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM740xML cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM2.6 cartridge installation screws: 10 mm × 2, 8 mm × 2, 5 mm × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashers × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-magnetic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDownload Center\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccess product manuals, firmware updates, and additional support resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emiuzek.com\/pages\/download\"\u003ehttps:\/\/emiuzek.com\/pages\/download\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Product Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAudio-Technica AT-VMx Cartridge Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAT-VM750xSH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAT-VM740xML\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAT-VM520xEB\/H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Shibata cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium MicroLinear cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-mounted elliptical cartridge and headshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNude Shibata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNude MicroLinear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonded elliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid boron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered aluminum pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadshell Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAT-LT10, pre-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, detailed premium vinyl playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrecise tracking and low inner-groove distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConvenient upgrade for compatible detachable-headshell tonearms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"audio-technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44883064553565,"sku":"Audio-Technica-AT-VM740xML","price":289.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7422\/8829\/files\/image_1_1fa0dcc5-2506-4bc0-bf69-c446f36e3708.jpg?v=1786354195","url":"https:\/\/emiuzek.com\/products\/audio-technica-at-vm740xml","provider":"EMiUZEK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}