Headshell-Inclusive Model with Bonded Elliptical Stylus
Equipped with the AT-LT10 Headshell for Convenient Universal Arm Mounting
This model includes the lightweight AT-LT10 headshell (approx. 10.0g*), optimized for cartridges with threaded mounting holes.
The lead wires feature OFC (Oxygen-Free Copper) conductors, renowned for their audio quality, while the aluminum die-cast body ensures stable playback performance.
*Excluding lead wires and mounting screws.
The Best* Sound Quality in VM Cartridge History
Balancing Delicate Detail and Immersive Performance
For this renewal, the development concept focused on combining refined playback precision with a vivid sense of presence.
Materials and production processes were thoroughly reviewed, enhancing not only pure sound reproduction but also the expressive capabilities essential for delivering music with emotion.
*As of May 2025, based on audio-technica JP internal comparison.
- Newly Adopted PCUHD Coil Conductors
For the first time in VM cartridges, PCUHD - also used in Hi-Fi audio cables - has been introduced. It delivers powerful low-frequency reproduction and an expansive soundstage. By reducing the number of coil windings, the sound is rendered with improved responsiveness and lightness.
PCUHD: Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability
PCUHD® is a registered trademark of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
- Diverse Stylus Lineup to Match Desired Sound
The MicroLine™ stylus offers exceptional detail retrieval and wideband playback, while also producing a dense sound image with impactful mid-to-low frequencies. Its larger contact area with the record groove reduces wear, ensuring longer lifespan.
- Center Shielding to Suppress Electrical Crosstalk
VM cartridges feature a large center shield plate between the left and right channel coils. This effectively reduces electrical crosstalk, maintaining high channel separation.
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● Paratoroidal Coil Structure in the Body
The AT-VMx series employs Audio-Technica’s unique paratoroidal coil structure. With a seamless core that retains magnetic flux within the specially wound coils, this design achieves higher efficiency and excellent linearity.
Easier Operation and Enhanced Usability
Threaded Cartridge Mounting Holes
Compatible with the integrated tonearms widely adopted in the global Hi-Fi audio market.
By adopting threaded cartridge mounting holes, cartridge installation on integrated arms has been made much simpler.
- Improved Stylus Visibility During Operation
Users of earlier VM cartridges often reported difficulty seeing the stylus tip when cueing onto a record. While maintaining compatibility with previous models (styli and bodies), the new design adds a V-shaped cut to the protector as a stylus position guide, enhancing tip visibility.
Plastic usage has been significantly reduced, transitioning to a more environmentally friendly packaging design.
