Audio T Verdict
The Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML combines one of our favourite stylus profiles with the more substantial aluminium-bodied version of Audio-Technica's current VMx moving-magnet platform.
Its nude 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear stylus uses an extremely narrow tracing radius to follow fine modulation within the record groove, particularly towards the inner tracks where a simpler conical or elliptical stylus has an increasingly difficult job.
Audio-Technica mounts that diamond to a tapered aluminium-pipe cantilever, reducing material and moving mass towards the stylus tip while retaining the rigidity needed to transfer groove movement into the cartridge generator.
The generator itself is thoroughly modernised compared with the previous VM Series. Para-toroidal construction uses two PCUHD copper coils per channel, while slightly fewer coil turns improve transient response and a central shield plate helps reduce crosstalk between the left and right channels.
The AT-VM740xML also introduces a die-cast aluminium cartridge housing. Compared with the polymer-bodied VMx 500 Series, the metal body is designed to provide a more rigid, resonance-controlled platform for the generator.
Output is 3.2mV, so despite the fairly sophisticated stylus this remains an easy-to-accommodate moving-magnet cartridge designed for a conventional 47k-ohm MM phono input. Audio-Technica recommends total load capacitance of 150–250pF.
As with the rest of the stereo VMx range, the stylus is replaceable and interchangeable. The direct replacement is AT-VMN40xML, but the same cartridge body can also accept Audio-Technica's Nude Elliptical, Boron Microlinear, Shibata and Special Line Contact VMx stylus options.
Audio T offers all three useful purchase routes on this page: the complete AT-VM740xML cartridge, the AT-VMN40xML replacement stylus, or the AT-VM740xML/H with the cartridge already mounted to an AT-LT10 headshell.
For anyone who liked the older VM540ML but wants the easier threaded mounting, aluminium body and revised generator of Audio-Technica's current generation, the AT-VM740xML is the natural place to look.
Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML Microlinear Cartridge, Replacement Stylus and Headshell Options
The Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML is a premium VMx Series dual moving magnet cartridge fitted with a nude Microlinear stylus, tapered aluminium cantilever and die-cast aluminium body.
On this page you can select the version that suits what you actually need:
AT-VM740xML Cartridge
The complete VMx cartridge supplied with the AT-VMN40xML nude Microlinear stylus.
Choose this when you need a complete new cartridge for a standard half-inch headshell or compatible integral tonearm.
AT-VMN40xML Replacement Stylus
The nude 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear stylus assembly only.
Choose this if your existing compatible VM or VMx cartridge body is working correctly and you simply need to replace or upgrade the stylus.
AT-VM740xML/H Headshell Version
The complete AT-VM740xML pre-mounted to Audio-Technica's AT-LT10 universal headshell.
Choose this for a compatible removable-headshell tonearm where you would prefer the cartridge already securely attached to a headshell.
Upgrade the Stylus Later
The same VMx body accepts a wide range of stereo AT-VMNx styli.
Move to a Boron Microlinear, Shibata or Special Line Contact stylus later without replacing the cartridge body.
Which Option Should I Choose?
Need the complete cartridge? Choose AT-VM740xML.
Already own a compatible VM or VMx cartridge? Choose AT-VMN40xML if you only require the Microlinear stylus assembly.
Have a compatible removable-headshell tonearm? Choose AT-VM740xML/H for the cartridge pre-mounted to an AT-LT10 headshell.
If you are unsure which version is suitable for your turntable, contact Audio T before ordering.
Nude Microlinear Stylus
The defining feature of the AT-VM740xML is its:
2.2 x 0.12mil nude Microlinear diamond.
Microlinear is an advanced fine-line stylus geometry designed to follow very small modulation within the walls of a record groove.
Its narrow tracing radius allows it to retrieve information that becomes increasingly difficult for conventional conical and elliptical styli to follow accurately.
Why Choose Microlinear?
When correctly aligned, Microlinear geometry can provide:
- Fine groove-detail retrieval
- Accurate high-frequency tracing
- Reduced tracing distortion
- Strong inner-groove performance
- Extended groove-wall contact
- Long stylus-life potential
- Consistent groove-contact geometry as the stylus wears
Inner-Groove Performance
The physical wavelength of the information recorded in a groove becomes progressively shorter as the stylus travels towards the centre of a record.
This makes the final tracks on each side more difficult to trace accurately.
The very narrow front-to-back radius of a Microlinear stylus is particularly useful here, allowing it to follow tightly packed groove modulation more accurately than broader stylus profiles.
Do Inner Tracks Sound More Distorted?
If clean records regularly become more congested, sibilant or aggressive towards the end of a side, both cartridge alignment and stylus geometry are worth investigating.
A correctly aligned Microlinear stylus can provide a substantial improvement in inner-groove tracing.
Approximately 1,000-Hour Stylus-Life Guide
Audio-Technica gives approximately:
1,000 hours
as its general life guide for the AT-VMN40xML Microlinear stylus.
Actual stylus life will vary depending on record cleanliness, cartridge alignment, correct tracking force and handling.
Longer Life Helps Offset the Cost
Microlinear replacement styli cost more than basic elliptical alternatives, but Audio-Technica's own replacement guidance also gives the Microlinear profile a considerably longer expected service life.
What Does Nude Mean?
A nude stylus uses the diamond itself as both the groove-contact tip and the supporting shank attached to the cantilever.
This removes the additional supporting material found in a bonded stylus assembly and reduces unnecessary moving mass.
Tapered Aluminium-Pipe Cantilever
The Microlinear diamond is mounted to a:
Tapered aluminium-pipe cantilever.
Tapering reduces mass towards the stylus end while retaining sufficient rigidity to transmit movement into the cartridge generator.
The Current VMx Generator
The AT-VM740xML belongs to Audio-Technica's current VMx generation rather than the earlier VM Series.
Major VMx developments include:
- PCUHD copper generator coils
- Reduced coil turns
- Para-toroidal coil construction
- Two coils per channel
- Central shield plate
- Threaded M2.6 cartridge mounting
- Redesigned V-cut stylus protector
- Broad stylus compatibility with VMx and previous VM Series bodies
Dual Moving Magnet Design
Audio-Technica's VM design uses two moving magnets positioned to correspond with the left and right walls of a stereo record groove.
The V-shaped arrangement closely mirrors the geometry of the cutter head used to create the record master.
This allows movement from each groove wall to generate its corresponding stereo channel.
Para-Toroidal Coil Construction
The generator uses a para-toroidal coil arrangement with:
Two coils per channel, positioned one behind the other.
Audio-Technica uses this architecture to improve generating efficiency while maintaining strong channel separation, channel balance and transient response.
PCUHD Copper Coils
The VMx Series uses:
PCUHD - Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability.
This high-purity copper conductor replaces the 6N-OFC coil wire used by the previous VM generation.
Reduced Coil Turns
Audio-Technica has slightly reduced the number of coil turns compared with the previous VM Series.
The stated aim is improved transient response, allowing the cartridge generator to respond more rapidly to signal changes.
Central Channel Shield
A shielding plate separates the left and right generator channels.
This reduces crosstalk between them and contributes to a clear and stable stereo image.
Die-Cast Aluminium Housing
The AT-VM740xML uses a die-cast aluminium cartridge body rather than the polymer housing used by the VMx 500 Series.
The more substantial metal body is designed to reduce unwanted vibration and resonance around the generator.
8.8g Cartridge Weight
The aluminium-bodied AT-VM740xML weighs:
8.8g.
Check that your tonearm and counterweight can accommodate this cartridge mass, particularly if changing from a much lighter cartridge.
3.2mV Moving-Magnet Output
Audio-Technica specifies:
3.2mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec.
This is a conventional moving-magnet output and is designed for standard MM phono amplification.
Use a Moving-Magnet Phono Input
If your phono stage provides selectable MM and MC modes, use its moving-magnet setting.
A conventional low-output MC input will normally provide excessive gain and inappropriate loading.
47k-Ohm Loading
Recommended load impedance is:
47,000 ohms.
This is the standard input resistance used by the majority of moving-magnet phono stages.
150–250pF Recommended Capacitance
Audio-Technica specifies:
150–250pF total load capacitance.
The total seen by the cartridge can include:
- Tonearm internal wiring
- Turntable phono cable
- Additional interconnects where applicable
- Phono-stage input capacitance
Where your phono stage provides selectable capacitance, the manufacturer's recommended range provides a useful target.
Internal Generator Specification
Audio-Technica specifies:
- Coil impedance: 3.2k ohms at 1kHz
- DC resistance: 750 ohms
- Coil inductance: 480mH at 1kHz
These figures describe the electrical characteristics inside the cartridge and should not be confused with the external 47k-ohm load presented by the phono stage.
20Hz to 25kHz Frequency Response
The AT-VM740xML is specified at:
20Hz–25kHz.
25dB Channel Separation
Audio-Technica specifies:
25dB at 1kHz.
Channel separation describes how effectively information recovered from the two walls of the stereo groove remains distinct between the left and right channels.
1.0dB Output Balance
Output channel balance is specified at:
1.0dB at 1kHz.
Close channel matching helps maintain stable stereo positioning and a well-defined central image.
1.8–2.2g Tracking Force
The permitted tracking-force range is:
1.8–2.2g.
Audio-Technica gives:
2.0g as the standard setting.
Do Not Deliberately Track Too Lightly
Reducing tracking force below the manufacturer's recommended range does not automatically protect your records.
Too little force can cause the stylus to mistrack and lose stable contact with the groove.
20-Degree Vertical Tracking Angle
Audio-Technica specifies:
20 degrees.
Where tonearm height can be adjusted, Audio-Technica recommends setting the arm so the underside of the headshell is approximately parallel to the record surface as a starting point.
Static and Dynamic Compliance
The AT-VM740xML is specified at:
- Static compliance: 20 x 10-6cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 7 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz
Compliance describes the flexibility of the stylus suspension and forms part of the mechanical relationship between cartridge and tonearm.
Precise Alignment Matters
A Microlinear stylus makes accurate cartridge geometry particularly worthwhile.
Correct setup can include:
- Overhang
- Offset angle
- Tracking force
- Bias or anti-skate
- Azimuth where adjustable
- Tonearm height where adjustable
Do Not Align the Cartridge by Eye Alone
A cartridge can appear straight in a headshell while still being incorrectly positioned for the tonearm's intended geometry.
Use the turntable manufacturer's setup method or a suitable cartridge-alignment protractor.
M2.6 Threaded Mounting Inserts
The aluminium body incorporates:
Two M2.6 threaded mounting holes.
This allows the cartridge to attach directly to a standard half-inch headshell or suitable integral tonearm using two screws without separate cartridge nuts.
Much Easier Than the Previous VM Series
Threaded mounting is a particularly useful improvement for anyone who has previously fitted an older VM540ML or VM740ML.
Benefits include:
- No separate cartridge nuts
- Easier physical installation
- Simpler alignment adjustment
- Reduced risk of dropped mounting hardware
- Secure cartridge-to-headshell connection
Three Mounting Screw Lengths
The cartridge is supplied with three pairs of M2.6 screws:
Two washers are also included.
Keep the 5mm Screws
Audio-Technica uses the supplied 5mm screws to secure the cartridge inside its packaging.
Keep them after unpacking rather than discarding them with the box.
V-Cut Flip-Up Stylus Protector
The VMx Series introduces a redesigned flip-up stylus guard with a V-shaped cut-out.
The cut-out gives a quick visual reference for the position of the stylus when lowering it onto a record.
The guard also provides useful protection while mounting and adjusting the cartridge.
AT-VMN40xML Replacement Stylus
The direct replacement is:
AT-VMN40xML.
It uses the same nude 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear diamond and tapered aluminium cantilever fitted to the original cartridge.
The stylus can be removed and replaced without taking the cartridge body off the tonearm.
Compatible With Older VM540ML and VM740ML
Audio-Technica also specifically lists the AT-VMN40xML as compatible with:
- VM540ML
- VM740ML
- AT-VM740xML
This makes it a current-generation replacement option for owners of those earlier Audio-Technica Microlinear cartridges.
VM and VMx Stylus Compatibility
Audio-Technica states that the current VMx and previous VM Series share the same removable-stylus body architecture.
Current stereo VMx replacement options include:
- AT-VMN10xCB - Bonded Conical, aluminium cantilever
- AT-VMN20xEB - Bonded Elliptical, aluminium cantilever
- AT-VMN30xEN - Nude Elliptical, aluminium cantilever
- AT-VMN40xML - Nude Microlinear, tapered aluminium cantilever
- AT-VMN45xML - Nude Microlinear, solid Boron cantilever
- AT-VMN50xSH - Nude Shibata, solid Boron cantilever
- AT-VMN60xSL - Nude Special Line Contact, solid Boron cantilever
Dedicated Mono Models Are Excluded
Audio-Technica excludes the dedicated mono VMx cartridges from its general stereo stylus interchangeability guidance.
Check exact compatibility before mixing mono and stereo components.
Upgrade to Boron Microlinear
The natural step above the AT-VM740xML is the:
AT-VM745xML.
It retains the same nude 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear profile but changes the tapered aluminium cantilever for a 0.28mm solid Boron cantilever.
The AT-VM745xML is also specified with:
- 3.7mV output
- 20Hz–27kHz frequency response
- 26dB channel separation
- 1.0dB output balance
Compare the Audio-Technica AT-VM745xML at Audio T.
AT-VM740xML or AT-VM745xML?
AT-VM740xML
- Nude Microlinear
- 2.2 x 0.12mil profile
- Tapered aluminium-pipe cantilever
- 3.2mV output
- 20Hz–25kHz response
- 25dB separation
- 1.0dB balance
- 8.8g aluminium body
- AT-VMN40xML stylus
AT-VM745xML
- Nude Microlinear
- 2.2 x 0.12mil profile
- 0.28mm solid Boron cantilever
- 3.7mV output
- 20Hz–27kHz response
- 26dB separation
- 1.0dB balance
- 8.8g aluminium body
- AT-VMN45xML stylus
The biggest physical upgrade is the cantilever rather than the stylus shape.
Both use Audio-Technica's nude Microlinear geometry, but the 745xML moves from tapered aluminium to solid Boron.
AT-VM740xML or VM540ML?
VM540ML
- Previous VM Series
- Nude Microlinear
- Tapered aluminium cantilever
- 6N-OFC generator coils
- Polymer cartridge body
- Conventional screw-and-nut mounting
- 4.0mV output
- 100–200pF loading
- 20Hz–27kHz response
- 28dB separation
- 6.4g weight
AT-VM740xML
- Current VMx Series
- Nude Microlinear
- Tapered aluminium cantilever
- PCUHD generator coils
- Die-cast aluminium body
- Threaded M2.6 mounting
- 3.2mV output
- 150–250pF loading
- 20Hz–25kHz response
- 25dB separation
- 8.8g weight
The AT-VM740xML should not be viewed as merely a renamed VM540ML. The VMx generation changes the generator construction, coil wire, housing, mounting system, electrical specification and cartridge mass.
Compare the Audio-Technica VM540ML at Audio T.
AT-VM740xML or Shibata?
The next decision is not necessarily about moving further up a simple performance ladder.
The AT-VM750xSH uses a nude Shibata stylus with solid Boron cantilever. It therefore changes both the groove-contact geometry and the cantilever material.
Compare the Audio-Technica AT-VM750xSH at Audio T.
AT-VM740xML/H Headshell Version
This page also offers:
AT-VM740xML/H.
This combines the AT-VM740xML cartridge with Audio-Technica's AT-LT10 universal headshell.
AT-LT10 Universal Headshell
The AT-LT10 uses a lightweight die-cast aluminium body and is designed for standard half-inch cartridges.
Features include:
- Die-cast aluminium construction
- Standard half-inch cartridge mounting
- Elongated slots for cartridge-position adjustment
- OFC lead wires
- Slip-resistant finger lift
- Mounting hardware supplied
20.3g Complete Assembly
The complete AT-VM740xML/H cartridge and headshell combination weighs:
20.3g.
Its overall length is approximately 68.4mm.
Check Tonearm and Counterweight Compatibility
A universal headshell physically connecting to a tonearm does not automatically guarantee that the complete 20.3g assembly falls within the tonearm's counterweight range or ideal effective mass.
Check your turntable specifications or speak to Audio T if you are unsure.
Does Pre-Mounted Mean Pre-Aligned?
Not necessarily for your particular turntable.
The cartridge is supplied already mounted to the AT-LT10, but different tonearms can require different cartridge overhang.
After installing the headshell, check:
- Overhang
- Tracking force
- Bias or anti-skate
- Counterweight adjustment
- Tonearm height where applicable
A Moving-Magnet Phono Stage Is Required
The normal signal path is:
Turntable ? MM phono stage ? amplifier line input.
If your amplifier already includes a suitable moving-magnet phono input, a separate external phono stage is not necessarily required.
Browse phono stages at Audio T.
Stylus Care
Audio-Technica supplies a stylus brush with the complete cartridge.
Good practice includes:
- Keep records clean
- Remove dust regularly from the stylus
- Always brush in the direction the record rotates
- Avoid sideways pressure on the cantilever
- Use a suitable stylus cleaner for stubborn contamination
- Use the stylus protector during fitting and handling where practical
Professional Cartridge Fitting
Correct AT-VM740xML installation can involve:
- Checking turntable and tonearm compatibility
- Selecting the appropriate M2.6 mounting screws
- Connecting the four cartridge leads correctly
- Setting overhang precisely
- Setting offset angle precisely
- Setting 2.0g tracking force
- Setting bias or anti-skate
- Checking azimuth where adjustable
- Checking tonearm height where adjustable
- Checking moving-magnet phono-stage compatibility
- Checking load capacitance where adjustable
If you would rather not carry out these adjustments yourself, speak to your local Audio T store about professional cartridge fitting and setup.
Who Is the Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML For?
Well Suited To
- Customers wanting a premium Microlinear MM cartridge
- Customers upgrading from simpler elliptical cartridges
- Existing VM540ML or VM740ML owners considering the new generation
- Good-quality turntables and tonearms
- Systems with conventional MM phono stages
- Customers wanting strong inner-groove performance
- Listeners with large record collections
- Customers wanting a future Boron, Shibata or SLC upgrade path
- Compatible removable-headshell tonearms
Check Before Buying
- Choose cartridge, replacement stylus or headshell version
- 3.2mV moving-magnet output
- 47k-ohm load impedance
- 150–250pF recommended capacitance
- 8.8g bare cartridge weight
- 20.3g headshell combination weight
- 2.0g standard tracking force
- Microlinear stylus rewards accurate alignment
- Headshell version requires compatible tonearm adjustment
Key Features
- Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML
- Audio-Technica AT-VMN40xML
- Audio-Technica AT-VM740xML/H
- VMx Series
- Dual moving magnet design
- Nude Microlinear stylus
- 2.2 x 0.12mil stylus profile
- Tapered aluminium-pipe cantilever
- Para-toroidal coil construction
- Two PCUHD coils per channel
- Reduced coil turns
- Central channel shielding plate
- Die-cast aluminium body
- 3.2mV output
- 47k-ohm load impedance
- 150–250pF recommended capacitance
- 3.2k-ohm coil impedance
- 750-ohm DC resistance
- 480mH coil inductance
- 20Hz–25kHz frequency response
- 25dB channel separation
- 1.0dB output balance
- 20-degree vertical tracking angle
- 20 x 10-6cm/dyne static compliance
- 7 x 10-6cm/dyne dynamic compliance
- 1.8–2.2g tracking-force range
- 2.0g standard tracking force
- 8.8g cartridge weight
- M2.6 threaded mounting inserts
- V-cut flip-up stylus protector
- Approximately 1,000-hour stylus-life guide
- Interchangeable VM and VMx stylus platform
- AT-LT10 headshell option
- 20.3g complete headshell assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cartridge called VM740xEB?
No. The correct Audio-Technica model is AT-VM740xML. The ML suffix identifies its Microlinear stylus.
What options can I buy on this page?
You can choose the complete AT-VM740xML cartridge, the AT-VMN40xML replacement stylus or the AT-VM740xML/H cartridge pre-mounted to an AT-LT10 headshell.
What stylus does the AT-VM740xML use?
A nude 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear diamond.
What is a Microlinear stylus?
Microlinear is an advanced fine-line profile designed for accurate tracing of small groove modulation, extended groove-wall contact and strong inner-groove performance.
What does nude mean?
The diamond itself forms the groove-contact tip and supporting shank rather than being bonded to a separate supporting material.
What is the cantilever made from?
A tapered aluminium pipe.
Is the AT-VM740xML moving magnet or moving coil?
It is an Audio-Technica VM dual moving magnet cartridge.
What output does it produce?
3.2mV at 1kHz, 5cm/sec.
What phono stage does it require?
A conventional moving-magnet phono stage with 47k-ohm input resistance.
What capacitance does Audio-Technica recommend?
150–250pF total load capacitance.
What is the frequency response?
20Hz to 25kHz.
What is the channel separation?
25dB at 1kHz.
What is the output balance?
1.0dB at 1kHz.
What tracking force should I use?
Audio-Technica specifies 1.8–2.2g with 2.0g as the standard setting.
What is the static compliance?
20 x 10-6cm/dyne.
What is the dynamic compliance?
7 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz.
How much does the cartridge weigh?
The bare AT-VM740xML weighs 8.8g.
Does it require cartridge mounting nuts?
No. The die-cast aluminium body incorporates M2.6 threaded inserts.
What is the direct replacement stylus?
The direct replacement is the Audio-Technica AT-VMN40xML.
How long does the AT-VMN40xML stylus last?
Audio-Technica gives approximately 1,000 hours as its general Microlinear stylus-life guide. Actual lifespan depends on record cleanliness, alignment, tracking force and handling.
Will AT-VMN40xML fit my old VM540ML?
Yes. Audio-Technica specifically lists VM540ML compatibility for the AT-VMN40xML.
Will it fit the old VM740ML?
Yes. The AT-VMN40xML is also officially compatible with VM740ML.
Can I upgrade the AT-VM740xML to a Boron cantilever?
Yes. The AT-VMN45xML uses the same nude Microlinear stylus profile with a solid Boron cantilever.
Can I fit a Shibata stylus?
Yes. The AT-VMN50xSH is the current Shibata option with a solid Boron cantilever.
Can I fit the Special Line Contact stylus?
Yes. AT-VMN60xSL is the Special Line Contact option within the current stereo VMx stylus family.
Will previous VM Series styli fit?
Audio-Technica states that VMx and previous VM Series cartridges share the same body design and can use almost any corresponding stereo AT-VMNx or VMN stylus. Dedicated mono models are excluded.
Is AT-VM740xML the direct replacement for VM540ML?
It occupies a similar Microlinear position but is not simply the same cartridge renamed. The VMx model uses a redesigned generator, PCUHD coils, aluminium housing, threaded mounting and different electrical and mechanical specifications.
What is the difference between AT-VM740xML and AT-VM745xML?
Both use a nude 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear stylus. The AT-VM740xML uses a tapered aluminium cantilever while the AT-VM745xML upgrades to a solid Boron cantilever and also has different output, frequency-response and channel-separation specifications.
What headshell comes with AT-VM740xML/H?
The headshell version uses Audio-Technica's AT-LT10 universal aluminium headshell.
How much does the headshell combination weigh?
The complete AT-VM740xML/H assembly weighs 20.3g.
Does pre-mounted mean it is aligned for my turntable?
Not necessarily. Final cartridge overhang, tracking force, bias and counterweight setup should still be checked for your particular tonearm.
Can Audio T fit and align the AT-VM740xML?
Yes. Contact your local Audio T store to discuss tonearm compatibility, professional fitting, Microlinear alignment, tracking force and phono-stage matching.
Related Audio-Technica Products and Audio T Guides
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Turntable and cartridge matching
- Microlinear cartridge advice
- VMx stylus upgrade guidance
- Previous VM Series compatibility advice
- Replacement stylus guidance
- Headshell compatibility checks
- Moving-magnet phono-stage matching
- Load capacitance guidance
- Professional cartridge fitting
- Precision Microlinear alignment
- Tracking-force setup
- Bias and anti-skate adjustment
- Tonearm compatibility checks
- Stylus-care advice
- Turntable setup and optimisation
- Part-exchange options
- Ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store if you are unsure whether you need the complete AT-VM740xML cartridge, AT-VMN40xML replacement stylus or AT-VM740xML/H headshell version, or if you would like advice on upgrading an existing Audio-Technica VM or VMx cartridge.