Audio Technica AT-VM745xML - Microlinear MM Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML – Premium Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with Boron Cantilever and Microlinear Stylus

The AT-VM745xML is the pinnacle of Audio-Technica’s VMx moving magnet cartridge line, combining advanced engineering, premium materials, and meticulous refinement to deliver exceptionally accurate and lifelike analog playback. With a solid boron cantilever, nude microlinear stylus, and upgraded PCUHD coil construction, the AT-VM745xML is designed for audiophiles seeking maximum detail, channel separation, and realism from their vinyl system.

🔹 Refined Cartridge Design for Exceptional Fidelity

Dual Moving Magnet (VMx) Generator – Uses two precisely aligned magnets to mirror the left and right stereo groove walls, delivering superior channel separation and stereo imaging.

Paratoroidal PCUHD Coils – Each channel contains two Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability coils for higher electromagnetic efficiency, lower distortion, and richer, more dynamic audio.

Center Shield Plate – Separates the left and right channels to dramatically reduce crosstalk, enhancing the clarity and precision of the stereo image.

🔹 Premium Stylus & Cantilever for High-Resolution Tracking

Nude Microlinear Stylus (2.2 x 0.12 mil) – Traces record grooves with extreme accuracy, offering greater detail and less distortion than elliptical or conical stylus shapes.

Solid Boron Cantilever – Naturally rigid and ultra-light, boron transmits signal vibrations with speed and precision, significantly improving dynamic tracking performance.

Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)

🔹 Construction & Usability Upgrades

Die-Cast Aluminum Body – Minimizes unwanted resonance and enhances mechanical stability, ensuring a clean signal path.

Threaded Mounting Holes – Allows easy installation on any 1/2" mount headshell or tonearm with no need for nuts, especially convenient for integrated tonearms.

V-Cut Stylus Protector – Flip-up guard includes a stylus position indicator for guided, accurate needle placement.

🔹 Compatibility & Customization

Interchangeable Stylus Design – Compatible with most AT-VMx series replacement styli (excluding mono models), giving users the flexibility to experiment with different profiles and optimize performance to their system or preference.

🔹 Technical Specifications

Type: Dual Moving Magnet (VMx)

Frequency Response: 20 – 27,000 Hz

Output Voltage: 3.7 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)

Channel Separation: 26 dB (1 kHz)

Output Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)

Coil Impedance: 3.2 kΩ (1 kHz)

DC Resistance: 750 Ω

Load Impedance: 47 kΩ

Load Capacitance: 150 – 250 pF

Cantilever: 0.28 mm solid boron

Static Compliance: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne

Dynamic Compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°

Dimensions (H x W x D): 29.0 mm × 18.3 mm × 17.5 mm

Weight: 8.8 g

The Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML delivers ultra-precise groove tracking, advanced material engineering, and open, musical playback—making it the ideal cartridge for audiophiles seeking premium performance without compromising flexibility or ease of use.