Specification

audio-technica phono cartridges guide - 2019/20 - 29
The cartridge becomes worn after an extended period of play
(3)
, even the finest diamond stylus. Our VM cartridges can be used again for a long time
by only replacing the stylus. Our renewed VM cartridges series is composed of 7 styli and 3 types of bodies. Not only is it not necessary to buy the
cartridge itself, but you can also enjoy the experience of upgrading your stylus, or trying a new cartridge / stylus combination.
Replacement & upgrade styli matrix
Cartridge Body Product
Special Line Contact Stylus
VMN60SLC
Shibata Stylus
VMN50SH
Microlinear Stylus
VMN40ML
Elliptical Nude Stylus
VMN30EN
Elliptical Bonded Stylus
VMN20EB
Conical Bonded Stylus
VMN10CB
3mil Conical Bonded Stylus
VMN70SP
VM700 Body
VM760SLC
Standard
Replacement
Becomes
VM750SH
Becomes
VM740ML
Compatible Compatible Compatible Possible
(1)
VM750SH
Upgrade to
VM760SLC
Standard
Replacement
Becomes
VM740ML
Compatible Compatible Compatible Possible
(1)
VM740ML
Upgrade to
VM760SLC
Upgrade to
VM750SH
Standard
Replacement
Compatible Compatible Compatible Possible
(1)
VM500 Body
VM540ML Compatible Compatible
Standard
Replacement
Becomes
VM530EN
Becomes
VM520EB
Becomes
VM510CB
Possible
(1)
VM530EN Compatible Compatible
Becomes
VM540ML
Standard
Replacement
Becomes
VM520EB
Becomes
VM510CB
Possible
(1)
VM520EB Compatible Compatible
Becomes
VM540ML
Upgrade to
VM530EN
Standard
Replacement
Becomes
VM510CB
Possible
(1)
VM510CB Compatible Compatible
Becomes
VM540ML
Upgrade to
VM530EN
Becomes
VM520EB
Standard
Replacement
Possible
(1)
VM600 Body
VM670SP
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Becomes
VM610MONO
Standard
Replacement
VM610MONO
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Possible not
recommended*
(2)
Standard
Replacement
Becomes
VM670SP
(1) Since SP records only have monaural modulation, combining an SP stylus with a stereo body would be recommended only when used with a dedicated archiving
phono Preamplifier-equaliser. These incorporate various features to allow Mono reduction from Stereo inputs (Mono L+R, Mono L, Mono R, L&R Variable Mix).
When an SP record is played with a standard Stereo Phono Preamplifier, it is recommended that a VM600 body is used for signal to noise ratio optimisation and
to minimise record surface noise.
(2)
F
or best results when playing vintage mono LPs, Audio-Technica recommends using the VMN510CB Conical stylus. A Special Line Contact, Shibata, Microlinear
or Elliptical type stylus can be considered if you are sure that the dimensional groove construction of the LP(s) can safely handle these stylus tip shapes.
(3) Lifetime of the replacement stylus is approx. 300 to 500 hours for Conical, 300 hours for Elliptical, 1000 hours for Microlinear, and 800 hours for Shibata and
Special Line Contact.