Audio Technica AT-VM740xML/H Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge with LT10 Headshell

Description

The Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML/H MM Phono Cartridge w/ Headshell is a premium, ready-to-use cartridge and headshell combo designed for discerning audiophiles. It features the AT-VM740xML dual moving magnet cartridge, pre-mounted on the AT-LT10 universal ½"-mount headshell for quick and secure installation.

As part of the updated VMx series, this cartridge incorporates key material and design upgrades that enhance musical expression and sonic accuracy. It is crafted to capture the fine dynamics of audio playback, bringing warmth, detail, and balance to your vinyl collection. Whether you're spinning vintage pressings or modern reissues, the AT-VM740xML/H ensures a listening experience full of nuance and clarity.

Advanced Stylus and Generator for Enhanced Audio Detail

At the heart of the AT-VM740xML is a nude microlinear stylus that traces record grooves with superior precision. This advanced stylus shape offers greater surface contact than traditional elliptical or conical types, delivering extended high-frequency response and minimal distortion.

Complementing the stylus is a tapered aluminum cantilever, which reduces mass at the stylus tip to facilitate rapid, accurate signal transmission. The cartridge also features a paratoroidal coil structure, with dual PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils per channel. Fewer coil turns improve transient response, while a center shield plate minimizes crosstalk—producing a clean, spacious stereo image that accurately reflects your music’s original intent.

Optimized Headshell Design for Vibration-Free Playback

The included AT-LT10 universal headshell supports cartridges with or without threaded inserts, making it highly versatile. Crafted from ultra-light die-cast aluminum, the headshell significantly reduces unwanted resonance and vibration that can muddy sound quality. Elongated mounting slots allow for precise alignment and overhang adjustment, critical for optimal stylus tracking.

Premium oxygen-free copper (OFC) lead wires maintain signal integrity, while the slip-resistant finger lift offers added control when cueing your vinyl. Together with the VM740xML cartridge, the headshell helps achieve a refined playback experience that meets the high standards of audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts alike.

Convenient Installation, Compatibility, and Upgrade Path

With threaded cartridge inserts, the Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML/H installs easily using only two screws—no nuts needed—making it especially suitable for integrated tonearms. The stylus guard features a V-cut design for quick stylus position referencing when lowering onto a record, enhancing user precision.

This cartridge is compatible with any headshell that accepts ½" mount cartridges and supports a wide range of replacement styli from the AT-VMx series (excluding mono models), offering future flexibility and tonal experimentation. Its thoughtful engineering and robust construction make the AT-VM740xML/H a compelling choice for those seeking high-end performance in a convenient, ready-to-mount package.