Audio Technica AT-VM510xCB MM Phono Cartridge
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Features
| Brand Color | None |
|---|---|
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 Years |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
- Type - VM
- Frequency response - 20 to 25,000 Hz
- Output voltage - 5.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation - 24 dB (1 kHz)
- Output balance - 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
- Tracking force - 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Coil impedance - 3.2 k ohms (1 kHz)
- DC resistance - 750 ohms
- Recommended load impedance - 47 k ohms
- Recommended load capacitance - 150 to 250 pF
- Coil inductance - 480 mH (1 kHz)
- Static compliance - 23 × 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance - 7 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Stylus Stylus - Conical bonded
- Stylus curvature - radius 0.6 mil
- Cantilever - Aluminum pipe
- Vertical tracking angle - 20°
- Dimensions Dimensions - 28.0 mm (1.1”) × 18.3 mm (0.72”) × 17.6 mm (0.69”) (H × W × D)
- Threaded hole - M2.6 × 2
- Weight - 7.2 g (0.25 oz)
Description
The Audio Technica AT-VM510xCB MM Phono Cartridge ushers in a new era of audio performance, fusing traditional design principles with innovative engineering. At its core is a dual moving magnet setup that mimics the configuration of the original vinyl master cutter head, ensuring an expansive, lifelike soundstage. Each magnet is precisely aligned with the left and right stereo channels, delivering outstanding channel separation and a richly detailed frequency response.
Enhancements to the VMx series include the use of PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) wire in its paratoroidal coils—two per channel—stacked to maximize electromagnetic efficiency and reduce crosstalk. A central shield plate further reinforces the stereo integrity, ensuring your records are reproduced with clarity and dimension.
Enhanced Responsiveness and Audio Precision
This cartridge isn’t just about warm, analog tone—it’s about capturing every nuance with precision. With a slight reduction in coil turns compared to previous models, the AT-VM510xCB achieves remarkable transient response, letting it react with speed and finesse to musical changes. This design results in exceptionally clean, dynamic playback that brings music to life with immediacy and realism.
The bonded 0.6 mil conical stylus expertly tracks the center of the groove, balancing durability with consistent performance. Housed in a durable, low-resonance polymer shell and supported by an aluminum cantilever, this cartridge minimizes unwanted vibrations, ensuring accurate tracking and detailed sound reproduction from every record in your collection.
Intuitive Design for Easy Installation
Convenience meets audiophile quality with thoughtful physical design. The AT-VM510xCB includes threaded inserts directly in the cartridge body, allowing for straightforward mounting using just two screws—no fiddly nuts needed. This is especially helpful for integrated tonearms found on many high-end turntables.
In addition, the redesigned stylus protector now features a handy V-cut guide that shows the exact stylus position, making it easier to cue up your records precisely. These enhancements reduce setup time and increase user confidence, ensuring that you spend more time enjoying your records and less time adjusting your equipment.
Flexible Upgrades and Future-Proofing
One of the standout features of the Audio Technica VMx line is its compatibility across the series. The AT-VM510xCB MM Phono Cartridge is compatible with nearly all AT-VMx replacement styli*, offering the flexibility to explore different stylus profiles and sonic characteristics without needing to replace the entire cartridge.
This interchangeability ensures that as your listening preferences evolve, your equipment can evolve with you. Whether you seek warmer tones, sharper detail, or higher durability for specific applications, there’s an upgrade path available within the same cartridge body. Audio Technica has combined innovation, adaptability, and premium sound to create a cartridge that grows with your vinyl journey.
(*Mono models excluded.)