Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML Cartridge
Premium dual moving magnet cartridge with Microlinear stylus
High-end dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge designed for outstanding channel separation, lifelike dynamics and a rich, three-dimensional soundstage. The new VMx series refines generator design, materials and mechanics for even more expressive, responsive vinyl playback.
True dual magnet design
The generator mirrors the geometry of the original cutting head: two precisely positioned magnets aligned with the left and right groove walls. This delivers excellent stereo imaging, extended frequency response and impressive channel separation.
Next-generation Microlinear stylus
The new nude Microlinear stylus tracks the groove with extreme accuracy – far beyond typical elliptical or conical styli. Its lower moving mass improves tracing precision, reduces inner-groove distortion and recovers low-level musical detail with ease.
Solid boron cantilever for speed and clarity
A solid boron cantilever transmits groove vibrations around 2.5 faster than conventional aluminium pipe designs, resulting in cleaner transients, more accurate attack, and superior reproduction of complex dynamic passages.
Low noise, fast transient response
Each channel uses a paratoroidal coil structure – two PCUHD copper coils stacked for high efficiency – plus a slightly reduced number of turns to enhance transient response. You hear faster, cleaner musical energy and a lower noise floor. A center shield plate helps reduce crosstalk for a focused stereo image.
Rigid body, easy installation
The die-cast aluminium body suppresses unwanted resonances. Integrated threaded inserts (M2.6) allow easy 2-screw mounting with no nuts required – ideal for modern tonearms with integrated headshells. A redesigned flip-up stylus guard now features a V-cut to visually guide stylus placement when cueing.
Features
- Dual moving magnet cartridge (VM design)
- Nude Microlinear stylus for superior groove contact and detail retrieval
- Solid boron cantilever for fast, accurate transient response
- PCUHD copper coils with paratoroidal structure for improved channel separation and stereo focus
- Reduced coil turns for enhanced speed and immediacy
- Center shield plate to minimize crosstalk
- Die-cast aluminium housing to reduce vibration and resonance
- Threaded inserts for simple 1/2" mounting without nuts
- Compatible with most AT-VMx / VM replacement styli
What’s in the box?
- Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML Cartridge
- Mounting screws (M2.6) in multiple lengths
- Washers
- Non-magnetic screwdriver
- Stylus cleaning brush
- Flip-up stylus guard with V-cut alignment aid
- Mounting guide
Technical Information
- Type: VM dual moving magnet
- Frequency Response: 20 to 27,000 Hz
- Channel Separation: 26 dB (1 kHz)
- Output Voltage: 3.7 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47 kΩ
- Recommended Load Capacitance: 150 to 250 pF
- Coil Impedance: 3.2 kΩ (1 kHz)
- DC Resistance: 750 Ω
- Inductance: 480 mH (1 kHz)
- Stylus: Nude Microlinear, 2.2 × 0.12 mil
- Cantilever: 0.28 mm solid boron
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
- Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Static Compliance: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Dynamic Compliance (100 Hz): 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 29.0 × 18.3 × 17.5 mm
- Weight: 8.8 g (0.31 oz)
- Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN45xML (sold separately)