{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-vm610xmono-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Audio Technica AT-VM610xMono Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAudio Technica AT-VM610xMono Moving Magnet Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Technica AT-VM610xMono Moving Magnet Cartridge delivers refined sound reproduction tailored for mono vinyl playback. Engineered with precision, this cartridge combines a moving magnet design with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate tracking and minimal distortion. Ideal for audiophiles seeking to preserve the warmth and character of classic mono recordings, it offers exceptional clarity and tonal balance. A sophisticated choice for discerning collectors who demand authentic reproduction of vintage vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALL FOR AVAILABILITIES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"product-hero__intro-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT-VMx series brings new warmth and realism to Audio-Technica’s premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge line, delivering an expansive soundstage that’s alive with musical detail. This latest renewal of the line introduces material and design changes to further refine the VM sound, offering responsive playback that is especially sensitive to the dynamism of musical expression.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name indicates, the AT-VM610xMONO is designed for playing mono records. The dual magnets in this cartridge are internally connected to reduce record noise and obtain a highly focused “center” sound image that stereo cartridges can’t provide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero__expanded-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all VMx cartridges, the AT-VM610xMONO features PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability), resulting in richer, more nuanced audio reproduction. The number of coil turns has also been slightly reduced to improve transient response, allowing the cartridge to react more quickly to signal changes for stunningly clean music with lifelike immediacy. The 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus of the AT-VM610xMONO tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve also added threaded inserts to the body of each VMx cartridge, making it easier to mount (just two screws required), especially to the integrated tonearms common on high-end turntables. And a new V-cut in the stylus’s flip-up protector provides quick reference of the stylus position, serving as a guide when lowering the stylus onto a record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Install and Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach AT-VMx cartridge body has threaded inserts, enabling it to be mounted to a headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And the redesigned stylus protector now includes a V-cut for easy reference of the stylus’s position when lowering it onto a record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Efficient Generator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paratoroidal coil construction of the cartridge’s generator – two PCUHD coils per channel, one stacked behind the other – greatly improves electromagnetic performance, while a slight reduction in coil turns* enhances transient response for clean, lifelike sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Compared to VM series cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Styli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince all AT-VMx and VM Series cartridges share the same body design and have a removable stylus, you can use almost any AT-VMNx or VMN replacement stylus* with any VMx or VM cartridge for easy experimentation with sound characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN10xCB\u003c\/strong\u003e (conical\/bonded\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN20xEB\u003c\/strong\u003e (elliptical\/bonded\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN30xEN\u003c\/strong\u003e (elliptical\/nude\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN40xML\u003c\/strong\u003e (microlinear\/nude\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN45xML\u003c\/strong\u003e (microlinear\/nude\/boron cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN50xSH\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shibata\/nude\/boron cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN60xSL\u003c\/strong\u003e (special line contact\/nude\/boron cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Excludes mono models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll in the Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vertical Dual Magnet (VM) design closely mirrors the cutter head used t make the vinyl master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard cutter head (used to record the vinyl master) uses two transducer coils, mounted perpendicular to each other at 45 degee from horizontal, to cut the channel: one in each wall to the 90 degree record groove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AT-VMx cartridges use the same 90 degree V-Shape configuration as the cutter head.  This way, the cartridge achieves accurate tracking, excellent channel separation, high definition of the stereo image and extreme clarity over the entire audio spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParatoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced transient response\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils – and fewer coil turns – deliver highly responsive, three-dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded inserts make cartridge easier to mount, especially to integrated tonearms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-cut in the flip-up 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class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Output Voltage\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e5.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eHorizontal\/Vertical Output Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Horizontal\/Vertical Output Ratio\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e20 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Cantilever\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003eAluminum pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eStatic Compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Static Compliance\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e23 × 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eDynamic Compliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Dynamic Compliance\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e7 × 10-6 cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Dimensions\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e28.0 mm (1.1”) × 18.3 mm (0.72”) × 17.6 mm (0.69”) (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Accessories Included\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003eCartridge installation screws** (M2.6) (10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2, 8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 5.0 mm (0.20”) × 2), Washer × 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eThreaded Hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Threaded Hole\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003eM2.6 × 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eRecommended Load Capacitance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Recommended Load Capacitance\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e150 to 250 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eReplacement Stylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Replacement Stylus\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003eAT-VMN10xCB* (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eStylus Curvature Radius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Stylus Curvature Radius\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e0.6 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Type\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003eVM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Weight\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e7.2 g (0.25 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"attributes__th\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Notes\" class=\"attributes__td\"\u003e*The replacement stylus of this product is used for AT-VMx series products. In this series, we offer replacement styli with different stylus tip structures and point shapes.\u003cbr\u003e**Cartridge installation screws (5.0 mm (0.20”)) x 2 are used to secure the cartridge in the box at the time of purchase. Be sure to keep and not lose these after removing the cartridge from the box.\u003cbr\u003eFor product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759893655804,"sku":"AT-VM610xMONO","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/3922\/3481\/files\/Untitled-2026-02-10T171119.313.png?v=1770704214","url":"https:\/\/australiahifi.com.au\/products\/audio-technica-at-vm610xmono-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Australia Hi Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}