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Blue dual moving magnet phono cartridge with conical bonded stylus

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT-VM610XMONO Mono Cartridge 0.6 mil Conical Bonded Stylus

SKU CH-CHZD-DKVZP MPN AT-VM610XMONO

Dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus for mono playback, 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz response and 2.0 g standard tracking force

  • Accessory categoryCartridges & Needles
  • Spec summaryFrequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz Vertical Tracking Angle:
  • Measurements1.1 in × 0.72 in × 0.69 in
  • Product colorBlue
  • HighlightsAT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bon
  • 6 mil conical bonded stylus tracks groove centre for reliable mono playback
  • Dual moving magnet design with paratoroidal coils improves generating efficiency and transient response
  • PCUHD pure copper coils with fewer turns deliver responsive three-dimensional sound reproduction
  • Threaded inserts simplify mounting on integrated tonearms
  • Frequency response 20 to 20000 Hz with 5.0 mV output at 1 kHz

Mono cartridge for archival playback

The AT-VM610XMONO is a dual moving magnet cartridge built for mono records. Its 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tracks the centre of the groove for reliable performance on vintage pressings. The design suits archivists and broadcasters who need accurate single-channel reproduction without stereo crosstalk. Threaded inserts simplify mounting on integrated tonearms.

Frequency response and tracking headroom

Frequency response spans 20 to 20,000 Hz with a vertical tracking angle of 20°. Tracking force ranges from 1.8 to 2.2 g with a 2.0 g standard setting. The 0.6 mil stylus handles worn grooves well but cannot resolve the fine modulation that a finer elliptical or line-contact profile would retrieve on high-fidelity mono reissues. Output voltage is 5.0 mV at 1 kHz into a 47 k ohm load.

Coil technology and mounting convenience

Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced transient response. PCUHD copper coils with fewer turns deliver highly responsive three-dimensional sound reproduction. The aluminium pipe cantilever provides a static compliance of 23 x 10-6 cm/dyne and dynamic compliance of 7 x 10-6 cm/dyne at 100 Hz. No headshell, screws or alignment protractor are bundled with the cartridge.

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Price $102.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio-Technica
Model nameAT-VM610XMONO
Product colorBlue
Accessory categoryCartridges & Needles
Size & build
Measurements1.1 in × 0.72 in × 0.69 in
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size43 × 26 × 19 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 47 k ohm recommended load impedance match my older phono preamp?

The cartridge is designed for a 47 k ohm load impedance which is the standard for most moving magnet phono stages so it will work with older preamps expecting that value.

How can I confirm the AT-VM610XMONO is tracking correctly after installation?

Set the tracking force to the standard 2.0 g within the 1.8 to 2.2 g range then play a mono test record and verify clean output with minimal distortion at the 20 Hz to 20000 Hz frequency response.

Does the box include mounting hardware or do I need to buy screws separately?

The cartridge body has threaded inserts for easier mounting on integrated tonearms; mounting screws are not included and must be purchased separately.

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