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Audio-Technica AT440MLa

Stylus: ATN440MLa
Type: IM
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.12 mil (≈3.05 µm), nude square shank ]
Class: Audiophile

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 6.5 g · 28.0 × 16.0 × 17.3 mm
Output Voltage: 4 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 27 dB
Channel Balance: 0.8 dB at 1 kHz
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ
Tracking Force: 1.0–1.8 g (nominal 1.4 g)
VTA: 20°
Compliance Value: dynamic 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne; static 40 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Cantilever: tapered alloy tube
Documents: user manual [pdf]

Replacement

LP Gear	N440MR	MicroLine
Audio-Technica	VMN40ML (AT-VMN40)	MicroLine
Audio-Technica	ATN440MLb	MicroLine
Audio-Technica	AT-VMN50SH	Shibata
Audio-Technica	AT-VMN60SLC	Fine Line

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add 11/12/2025 · upd. 01/09/2026