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.

The Audio-Technica AT-VMx series elevates premium dual moving magnet cartridges with richer warmth, finer detail, and lifelike realism for engaging vinyl playback. Dual magnets precisely aligned to the stereo groove mirror cutter head geometry, delivering accurate tracking, wide frequency response, and excellent channel separation with a stable stereo image. Advanced paratoroidal coils, a center shield plate, and high-purity copper wiring reduce crosstalk while improving clarity and transient speed. A low-resonance polymer body with an aluminum cantilever preserves musical energy, while threaded inserts and a V-cut stylus guard make setup simple and precise. Interchangeable styli across the VMx range invite easy tuning to match your system, and compatibility with standard half-inch headshells ensures broad turntable fit and dependable performance across listening environments.

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