Audio Technica AT-VM520xEB 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 - Elliptical bonded
- Stylus curvature radius - 0.3 × 0.7 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-VM520xEB MM Phono Cartridge represents a significant advancement in vinyl playback technology, offering a warm, immersive soundscape full of musical detail. As part of the new VMx series, this dual moving magnet cartridge mirrors the configuration of the master-cutting head, using two precisely aligned magnets to match the left and right stereo channels.
This alignment ensures superb channel separation and an extended frequency response, bringing out the full depth and clarity of your records. The updated design further enhances sensitivity to the dynamic range of music, capturing even the subtlest nuances in each track for a more lifelike listening experience.
Enhanced Generator Efficiency and Sound Clarity
At the core of the AT-VM520xEB lies a highly efficient generator built with paratoroidal coil construction—two PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils per channel, stacked to optimize electromagnetic performance. This premium copper material, combined with a reduction in coil turns, sharpens transient response, allowing for rapid adaptation to changes in signal.
The result is exceptionally clean audio with vivid immediacy and dimensional realism. A center shield plate between the channels minimizes crosstalk, ensuring a crisp stereo image and outstanding audio clarity. The cartridge also features a durable low-resonance polymer housing and a precision aluminum cantilever for reliable tracking and longevity.
Precision Tracking and User-Friendly Design
The AT-VM520xEB comes equipped with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus that faithfully follows the grooves of your vinyl for accurate audio reproduction. Its stylus protector now features a V-cut design, providing a clear visual guide to stylus position for safer, easier operation, ideal when lowering the stylus onto a record.
Additionally, Audio-Technica has integrated threaded inserts into the cartridge body, simplifying installation with only two screws required—no nuts necessary. This thoughtful design element is especially beneficial for turntables with integrated tonearms, streamlining setup while maintaining a secure and stable fit.
Flexible Upgradability and Broad Compatibility
Flexibility is a key strength of the AT-VM520xEB, as it shares a common body design with the entire AT-VMx series. This means users can experiment with a variety of interchangeable AT-VMx replacement styli (excluding mono models) to tailor their sound preferences without needing to replace the full cartridge. The cartridge is compatible with any standard 1/2" mount headshell, offering versatility across a wide range of turntables.
With a frequency response of 20 to 25,000 Hz, a standard tracking force of 2.0 g, and a weight of just 7.2 grams, the AT-VM520xEB provides both high-fidelity sound and operational convenience, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts alike.