Audio Technica VM750SH

Stereo Cartridge: Audio Technica VM750SH

The Audio Technica VM750SH is a dual moving magnet phono cartridge renowned for its exceptional sound quality. It is equipped with a Shibata stylus, designed to capture detailed information contained in every part of a record’s groove, resulting in stunning accuracy and detail.

The cartridge’s dual magnet design provides excellent stereo separation, creating a wide soundstage with lots of detail. This design also ensures that no frequency is overly emphasized, resulting in a well-balanced sound. Users have praised the VM750SH for its amazing stereo separation and high-end detail, describing the sound as extremely pristine.

The VM750SH is also known for its ability to provide a greater sense of “depth/dimension” to the soundstage without attenuating the midrange, unlike other cartridges. The result is a solidly accurate and perfectly “full” sound.

Design

The VM750SH isn’t just about sound; it also benefits from a robust design. The cartridge’s Shibata stylus offers a larger contact area with the record groove than an elliptical stylus, allowing it to capture ultra-high frequencies with less groove stress and distortion.

The cartridge body is equipped with two magnets, positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo recording groove for exceptional channel separation and extended frequency response. The Shibata stylus is mounted on an aluminum cantilever and secured to the cartridge body, further enhancing sound quality.

The VM750SH also features a die-cast aluminum alloy housing that reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield. This design feature not only improves the cartridge’s durability but also contributes to its superior sound quality.

Compatibility

The VM750SH is compatible with a wide range of turntables, making it a versatile choice for vinyl enthusiasts. It is designed to work with standard half-inch mount turntables, ensuring easy installation and optimal performance.

Durability

The VM750SH is built to last. The Shibata stylus is known for its durability and, while it may need to be replaced after a certain period of use, it is designed to provide many hours of high-quality audio playback. The cartridge’s robust die-cast aluminum alloy housing also contributes to its longevity, reducing vibrations and providing a natural electrical shield.

Key Benefits

• Exceptional sound quality with excellent stereo separation and high-end detail
• Robust design with a durable Shibata stylus and die-cast aluminum alloy housing
• Compatible with a wide range of turntables
• Long-lasting, providing many hours of high-quality audio playback

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Type: Dual moving magnet stereo phono cartridge
• Mounting: 12.7 mm centered
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 17.3 × 17.0 × 28.2 mm
• Weight: 8.0 g

Audio Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 - 27,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 30 dB (1 kHz)
• Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)

Mechanical Specifications

• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Cantilever: Tapered aluminum tube

Stylus

• Diamond Type: Shibata
• Diamond Size: 6.6 × 68.6 µm
• Mounting: One-piece square shank

Electrical Specifications

• Coil Impedance: 2,700 Ω (1 kHz)
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 Ω
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 - 200 pF

Compliance

• Static: 40 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Dynamic: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)