cartridge for SP AEX 2026 award 78 bonded conical for record Audio-Technica AT-VM670xSP VM-type records, winner, mono, RPM, stylus, 3.0 mil, players.

【Important Notice for International Buyers – Tomoayax Premium Audio Hi-Fi Japan】

■ Voltage Compatibility This product is designed exclusively for use in Japan (AC 100V, 50/60Hz).

Many regions use 120V or 220–240V. Using this product without a proper transformer in such voltage environments may result in malfunction, overheating, or serious and irreversible damage.

■ Plug Type This product uses a Japanese plug (Type A or B). A plug adapter may be required depending on your region.

■ Transformer Requirement (Very Important) A transformer is required for safe use.

A plug adapter only changes the plug shape and DOES NOT convert voltage. Using this product without a transformer may cause serious and irreversible damage.

■ Buyer Responsibility As this is high-end audio equipment, the buyer is fully responsible for confirming compatibility with their local voltage (100V / 120V / 220–240V) and usage environment before purchase.

■ No Return / No Refund Policy We do NOT accept returns or refunds for: ・Voltage mismatch (including 120V and 220–240V environments) ・Use without a transformer ・Plug incompatibility ・Damage caused by improper setup or usage

■ Liability We are not responsible for any damage, malfunction, or performance issues caused by improper use or incorrect voltage conditions.

■ Final Notice Please ensure full understanding of the above before purchasing. Use only under the correct voltage environment. Newly adopted PCUHD*² coil conductor: This is the first VM-type cartridge to utilize PCUHD*², which is also used in our Hi-Fi audio cables. It delivers powerful bass reproduction and a vast soundstage. Furthermore, by reducing the number of turns in the winding, it achieves a light and responsive sound quality. *² PCUHD: Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability (high-purity oxygen-free copper wire) A diverse lineup of styli to meet your desired sound quality: Features a bonded spherical stylus with a tip curvature radius of 3.0 mil. It fits the wide grooves of SP records, providing stable sound reproduction. Employs a mono-connected cartridge body: By connecting the left and right channels of a stereo cartridge body, the vertical component relative to the record groove, which is unnecessary for mono playback, is canceled. This results in clearer sound image localization in mono playback and reduces surface noise. The body employs a paratoroidal coil structure: The "AT-VMx" series features a unique power generation system called a paratoroidal coil structure. Because the paratoroidal structure is unitized and has no seams in the core, the magnetic flux is held within the specially wound coil. As a result, power generation efficiency is improved and excellent linearity is achieved. Features threaded cartridge mounting holes: Compatible with integrated tonearms widely used in the global Hi-Fi audio market. The change to threaded holes makes it easier to attach cartridges to integrated tonearms. This model is a "cartridge specifically for 78 rpm SP records." Audio-Technica's top-of-the-line VM-type cartridge series, a proprietary product of the company, has been reborn as the "AT-VM700x/600x/500x" series ("AT-VMx" series). This is the first renewal in nine years since 2016, and this time the lineup is wide-ranging, from high-grade models equipped with line-contact styli to standard models equipped with elliptical/conical styli. In addition to the best sound quality in VM-type cartridge history, ease of use has also been improved. All models newly adopt PCUHD (high-purity oxygen-free copper) for the coil conductor. This achieves powerful bass expression and a wide soundstage. By reducing the number of turns in the winding, the response is improved, resulting in a lighter sound quality and enhanced musical expressiveness. Even the mono cartridges use a mono connection based on the stereo cartridge design, enabling bright and immersive playback while maintaining stable playback capabilities. This product, "AT-VM670xSP," is a dedicated model that uses a bonded conical stylus with a radius of curvature of 3.0 mil, which is compatible with SP records. Also, Car The change to a threaded cartridge design makes it easier to attach to integrated tonearms. Additionally, a V-shaped cut has been added to the protector to serve as a guide for the stylus tip position, improving the visibility of the stylus tip when dropping the needle onto the record.