Audio-Technica AT-VM750xSH – Cartridge with Nude Shibata Stylus
The Audio-Technica AT-VM750xSH is a high-quality MM cartridge from the AT-VMx series, designed for demanding vinyl playback. It features a Nude Shibata stylus, which provides excellent groove contact, very low distortion and outstanding retrieval of fine detail.
The Shibata stylus profile is especially valued for its ability to reproduce high frequencies with precision and smoothness. It also tracks the record groove very accurately, including the inner grooves, where many standard stylus profiles can suffer from increased distortion.
The cartridge uses a solid boron cantilever, which is light, rigid and highly responsive. Compared with standard aluminium cantilevers, boron allows faster and more accurate transfer of stylus movement, resulting in a more refined, open and spacious sound.
The sound character of the AT-VM750xSH is detailed, airy and musical, with excellent imaging and a natural sense of space. It is an excellent choice for listeners who want a more expressive and engaging presentation while maintaining high precision and control.
A major advantage of the Audio-Technica AT-VMx series is the option to replace the stylus within the same cartridge family. Different stylus types can be used on the same cartridge body, allowing the sound character to be fine-tuned according to personal preferences and system setup.
Technical Specifications
Type: VM
Frequency response: 20–27,000 Hz
Output voltage: 4.0 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Channel separation: 26 dB at 1 kHz
Output balance: 1.0 dB at 1 kHz
Recommended tracking force: 1.8–2.2 g
Standard tracking force: 2.0 g
Vertical tracking angle: 20°
Stylus construction: Nude Shibata
Stylus curvature radius: 2.7 × 0.26 mil
Cantilever: 0.28 mm solid boron
Recommended load impedance: 47 kΩ
Recommended load capacitance: 150–250 pF
Coil impedance: 3.2 kΩ at 1 kHz
DC resistance: 750 Ω
Coil inductance: 480 mH at 1 kHz
Static compliance: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Dynamic compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne at 100 Hz
Threaded holes: M2.6 × 2
Dimensions: 29.0 × 18.3 × 17.5 mm
Weight: 8.8 g
Replacement stylus: AT-VMN50xSH, sold separately
Included Accessories
The package includes M2.6 cartridge installation screws in 10 mm, 8 mm and 5 mm lengths, washers, a non-magnetic screwdriver and a cleaning brush.
The AT-VMN50xSH replacement stylus is compatible with products from the AT-VMx series. This series also offers other replacement styli with different tip structures and stylus profiles, allowing the sound character to be adjusted to suit a specific system and listening preference.
