Amethyst vs Audio-Technica VM760SLC
The VM760SLC's output is 4.0 mV against the Amethyst's 2.5 mV and its compliance 40 cu against 12 cu. Both share tracking force (2.0 g) and channel separation (30 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$450 - $799
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Amethyst
The Sumiko Amethyst MM Cartridge is a high-quality moving magnet phono cartridge designed to deliver a warm and detailed sound experience. It features a nude line-contact stylus tip, an aluminum cantilever, and high-purity copper coils. The cartridge is designed for easy installation with threaded inserts on the body, allowing it to be mounted with just two screws. It offers a frequency response of 12 Hz to 35 kHz, an output voltage of 2.5 mV, and a recommended tracking force of 2.0g.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 2.5 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Stylus Type
- line_contact
- Stylus Size
- 0.5 µm
- Compliance
- 12 cu
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Impedance
- 700Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 17.2 × 18.8 × 29 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.0065 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions