About the Audio-Technica VM520EB
Great stereo separation, plus an elliptical stylus
The Audio-Technica VM520EB has two moving magnets inside, matching the left/right separation of a stereo record groove. The elliptical bonded stylus tracks record grooves with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. It's designed to fit a standard 1/2" mount for compatibility with a wide range of turntables.
Product highlights:
- dual moving magnet design for excellent stereo separation
- center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk
- 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
- all-metal cantilever
- frequency response 20-23,000 Hz
- output voltage: 4.5 mV
- stereo separation: 27 dB
- channel balance: 1.5 dB
- tracking force range: 1.8-2.2 grams
- recommended tracking force: 2.0 grams
- load impedance: 47k ohms
- cartridge weight: 6.4 grams
- 11/16"W x 11/16"H x 1-1/8"D
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # VM520EB
What's in the box:
Audio-Technica VM520EB owner's manual
- Dual moving magnet stereo phono cartridge
- 2 Long screws
- 2 Short screws
- 2 Nuts
- 2 Washers
- User Manual
- Disposal Note
Featured review
VM520EB is a fine cartridge that allows the power of a Mcintosh amp, an AR turntable and speakers go to town. Clarity and separation for the stereophonic records is great, even when mono mode is selected.
Onofre from Redondo Beach, CA
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My Denon DP-DJ101 has a Shure M97x cartridge that needs replacing. Can you recommend a cart compatible with this table?
A
My AT520EB delivers good chrisp sound and was most reasonably priced versus several other cartridges I looked at. I highly recommend!
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Features
Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge: The VM520EB conical stylus cartridge is the entry-level 500 Series model in Audio-Technica's new VM cartridge line. Like all VM cartridges, the VM520EB is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge's 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction.
- VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
- Aluminum cantilever
- Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency
- Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk
- Durable low-resonance polymer housing
Note: Mounting hardware is included.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 20-23,000 Hz
- Channel Separation: 27 dB (1 kHz)
- Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Output: 4.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Channel Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
- Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil eliptical
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Mount: 1/2"
- Replacement Stylus: Part # VMN20EB
- Coil Impedance: 2,700 ohms (1 kHz)
- DC Resistance: 800 ohms
- Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
- Coil Inductance: 460 mH (1 kHz)
- Static Compliance: 35 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic Compliance: 8 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
Dimensions: 0.75" (w) x 0.75" (h) x 1.125" (d)
Weight: 6.4 g (0.2 oz)
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