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ADC VLM MkIII
The ADC VLM MkIII uses the brand's IM generator and works into a standard MM phono input. Its elliptical stylus rides the groove at a light 0.75 to 1.5 g. Light tracking was the house signature of the marque in that era. The replaceable stylus is the R-SV, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement.
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.75 g
- Frequency Response
- 15–24 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 26 dB
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g
- Compliance Value
- 33 µm
Additional Info
The ADC VLM MkIII is smooth and forgiving, its gently rounded top end keeping sibilance and surface noise in check on less-than-perfect pressings. Vocals come through natural and warm, dynamics feel lively without aggression, and imaging stays coherent though not razor-etched, a relaxed musical presentation for jazz, folk and vintage rock. The elliptical stylus is user-replaceable, so wear stays a simple swap.
Replacement styluses for ADC VLM MkIII
| BLISSpro | 108-DHE | Hyperelliptical |
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add 01/26/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026