Audio-Technica - AT-VM610xMONO VMx Mono Phono Cartridge - Blue

Building on Rainier, Olympia implements an upgraded cantilever assembly that reduces moving mass, translating to more nimble groove tracing, extended nuance and expanded frequency response. A slight decrease in output from Rainier reduces noise in an already-quiet design, improving imaging and perpetuating realism that’s rare to come by in this class of cartridge.

Next Level AuthenticityThe Ortofon 2MR series is designed with a newly developed cartridge housing for optimized fitting on low-profile turntables. With its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction seamless integration is guaranteed. The cartridge's slimline body eliminates the need for spacers or modifications ensuring quick easy mounting with just two screws. Experience unmatched compatibility with all 2M styli and revel in the high-performance motor system featuring quad coils and split pole pins exclusive to genuine Ortofon cartridges.Accuracy LevelThe goal for any cartridge should be to reproduce the sound as close to the artists vision as possible and the 2M blue takes you further on this journey of authenticity. With the 2M Blue you get serious about listening to vinyl.CompatibilityThe Ortofon 2MR series boasts a newly developed cartridge housing tailored for low-profile turntables. Its ultra-slim 3mm height reduction ensures seamless integration without the need for spacers or modifications allowing for quick easy mounting with just two screws.Split Pole PinsThe 2M Blue features a high-performance motor system with quad coils and Ortofon’s very own invention: split pole pins with a copper wire. This innovation provides a sound reproduction so precise that only your heart dares to skip a beat. The engine offers an increased output of 5.5 mV optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. Compared to the 2M Red model the 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution sounds more open and reproduces more details taking you one step further on the journey toward authenticity.What's in the Box2MR Blue MM Phono Cartridge for Low-Profile TurntablesSpecificationsOutput voltage at 1 kHz 5cm/sec: 5.5 mVTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 µmCompliance dynamic lateral: 18 µm/mNStylus type: Nude Elliptical on Aluminum cantileverTracking force recommended: 1.8 gCoil wire material: CopperCartridge weight: 6 gRecommended load ca

Keep vinyl LPs free from annoying static, microscopic dust, and harmful debris with AudioQuest’s Silver Anti-Static Record Brush. Simple, attractive, and remarkably effective, AudioQuest’s Silver Anti-Static Record Brush features 1,086,000 conductive carbon fibers and an uncoated metal finger grip to create a reliable electrical path between fibers and handle. Unlike most brushes that have a protective coating over their handles, AudioQuest’s Silver Anti-Static Record Brush employs an uncoated metal finger grip that has been carefully positioned for ease of use and efficacy, ensuring a proper electrical connection to the user’s hand. That electrical path from fibers to hand is key to the Silver Anti-Static Record Brush’s success: Upon gripping the handle and gently applying the brush’s bristles to the surface of an LP, the user essentially becomes the ground for static electricity. Like its sibling, AudioQuest’s Gold Anti-Static Record Brush, which boasts even more (1,248,000) conductive carbon fibers, the Silver Anti-Static Record Brush is a direct descendant of AudioQuest’s tried-and-TRUE Carbon Fiber Record Brush. Dating back to 1982, AudioQuest’s Carbon Fiber Record Brush is a TRUE hi-fi classic, trusted for decades by audiophiles, vinyl enthusiasts, collectors, record-shop owners, DJs, and anyone else who cares about LPs. In creating the improved design, AudioQuest established new tooling for every part of the Anti-Static Record Brush. The revamped Anti-Static Record Brush has ideal conductivity from its carbon fibers through its internal parts to the ergonomically positioned conductive contacts. AudioQuest also reinvestigated the performance potential of carbon fiber bristles, thoughtfully selecting a far greater quantity of smaller bristles to sweep away microscopic dust and debris — not just the less relevant visible dust — more effectively. Building and maintaining a record collection doesn’t have to be a daunting or tedious task. The AudioQuest Silver Anti-Static Record Brush makes it easy: Simply place a record on your turntable’s platter, start the turntable, and wait until the record is spinning at its proper speed (33, 45, or 78RPMs). Holding the Anti-Static Record Brush by its silver finger grips, place its fibers across the grooves — firmly enough that the bristles make constant contact with the record’s surface and gently enough that the bristles do not bend. Allow the record to turn for two or three rotations so that the Anti-Static Record Brush can collect the visible dust and any invisible microscopic dust. Gently and smoothly slide the brush away from the platter’s center spindle, toward your body, and off the record’s surface. Rotate the Anti-Static Record Brush within its handle to remove any dirt and debris from its carbon fiber bristles. Repeat the process as desired. Cleaning your records before and after each listening session helps keep them free from dust and debris while eliminating static that can contribute to annoying snaps, crackles, and pops. This safe and simple record-cleaning process also benefits your phono cartridge’s stylus, enhancing its performance and extending its lifespan by ensuring that it travels a smoother, cleaner path through the vinyl’s grooves. Make the AudioQuest Silver Anti-Static Record Brush an important part of your vinyl-care routine and join tens of thousands who have trusted AudioQuest with keeping their valuable collections clean, quiet, and static-free.