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Audio-Technica VM520EB/H

Dual moving magnet phono cartridge on headshell

MFR # VM520EB/H

Audio-Technica VM520EB/H

Audio-Technica VM520EB/H

Dual moving magnet phono cartridge on headshell

MFR # VM520EB/H

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Audio-Technica VM520EB/H

Emanuel from Brooklyn, NY on 1/22/2023

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Big step up from AT95E. Strongly recommend making the jump. I noticed way more highs, and it really opened up my tracks, made them sound wider. Stereo separation is much better also.

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Stuart from Cottleville, MO on 1/7/2023

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Replaced stock AT-95E with VM520EB-H. After some tone arm adjustments and needle alignment, I immediately noticed more depth and wider seperation in both highs and lows. Stock needle was definitely missing portions of the presentation that this cartridge is finding. Well worth the purchase.

Pros: Finds missing beats at wider frequencies.

Cons: Some adjustment required, but not unexpected or difficult.

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Terrance Ray from Fairfield, CA on 12/19/2022

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Fabulous. Got my turntable working after sitting idle for years. Good sound and I got the part a day before expected.

Pros: Good price, fast delivery

Cons: None

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Easy to replace my old stylus and cartridge

Bobadilla from Holland, PA on 12/15/2022

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It came fast.It was well packed and it made a world of difference in the sound comming from my technics turntable

Pros: Great fit

Cons: None

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Howard from Garfield Hts, OH on 11/25/2022

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this cartridge is a great upgrade from the cartridge that came with the turntable

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Timothy from Mechanicsburg, PA on 11/21/2022

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Really easy to install. Great sound quality. I'm really enjoying spinning albums I haven't listened to for years.

Pros: Good value Easy install

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John from Newburgh, IN on 10/14/2022

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Easy to install an great sound! Thanks

Pros: Quick install with ruler and protractor.

Cons: N/A

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Thomas from Goleta, CA on 10/3/2022

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Big step up from the stock / aging cartridge in my AT-LP120. More punch and clarity. Extended top and bottom end

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Ronald from Corvallis, OR on 8/4/2022

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Sounds great, fit perfectly, easy to balance.

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Finally a complete package!!

Roger from Lynbrook, NY on 7/29/2022

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I purchased this cartridge based on reviews I read about Audio Technica being a "bright" cartridge and that was what I was after. My last 2 cartridges lacked high end one of which got rave reviews all over the internet by the experts. Well I must say this cartridge resolved my problem and finally I have bass, mids AND highs to suite my personal taste. So in my humble opinion, if you want an all around great performer take a listen to these Audio Technica's. Definitely no disappointment here. Fyi my turntable is a Music Hall mmf 1.5 and listening primarily to rock.

Pros: For my system and my ears this cartridge does everything right.

Cons: Absolutely nothing negative to say.

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Russell from Port Huron, MI on 4/4/2022

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Wow! What A Sonic Difference! Fantastic Phono Cartridge At A Good Price!

Pros: Sonic Quality, Easy to Install!

Cons: None

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Great clear vocals and percussion

Al from Great Mills, MD on 4/2/2022

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Got it today. Replaced the Ortfon 10 that was on my Fluance Turntable. Running through a pair of ELAC Unifi speakers and a 40+ year old Technics SA-600 receiver. Nice clear vocals. Great sound. Will be getting a second one for my Denon DP-400

Pros: Great sound and price

Cons: None yet

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Bernard from Paducah, KY on 3/8/2022

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I ordered this optional cartridge upgrade with the Music Hall Classic turntable. It was shipped installed in the shell as seen, but it wouldn't install in the tone arm because the shell is NOT angled. This was an obvious oversight: WRONG shell. In any case, I returned the AT with no problems whatsoever. I'm perfectly satisfied with the Music Hall cartridge. I've been a Crutchfield customer for years, and this is the only erroneous shipment ever. Returning was easy and painless, and that's why I keep coming back.

Pros: I don't know because I couldn't use it.

Cons: No comment here.

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Great replacement cartridge

Dennis from Rapid City, SD on 2/16/2022

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Arrived as promised. Easy to install and balance. Relplacement cartridge for Denon 450. The sound is great. Have been listening to high quality LP from the late 70s and early 80s and am not disappointed with the results.

Pros: Easy installation and great sound.

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Mark from Cherry Hill, NJ on 1/24/2022

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fit right in good sound

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Ron from Ottawa, KS on 1/20/2022

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Huge difference in the sound

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Phillip from Saint Louis, MO on 1/10/2022

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Good upgrade for the basic cartage that came with turntable. Good value.

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Crutchfield customer from Harlan, KY on 10/26/2021

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My albums sound better than ever with this cartridge.

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Crutchfield customer from Glendale, CA on 6/21/2021

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Works great, easy install, sounds awesome, and thx for help with balancing the tone arm.

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Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 6/13/2021

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Just fantastic! I didn't know that my speakers and subwoofer would sound even better because of this great AT cartridge. The clarity, range and authenticity of the reproduction with almost no discernible surface noise is amazing. It truly brings the music to life.

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Crutchfield customer from Fort Wayne, IN on 12/22/2020

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I replaced an old worn out Shure cartridge with the VM520EB/H on my 40 year old Technics turntable. Since it is already mounted in a shell, installation was a snap. Now my records sound brand new. I can hear subtle details that were previously lost.

Pros: Easy installation Great sound

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Laconia, NH on 4/19/2020

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I absolutely love listening to music and recently got into vinyl. Mostly rock and classic rock from all years. I upgraded from a conical stylus to this here. I absolutely love the difference in sound. This was worth the upgrade. I found the highs and lows to be very noticeable through each record played. After using this I've now considered upgrading my speakers because I know there is more sound to be found. I found the design to be very solid and sharp looking. Definitely worth purchasing.

Pros: Very easy to install and maintain.

Cons: Zip, zero, nadda

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Crutchfield customer from Oak Harbor, WA on 4/16/2020

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Simple to install

Pros: Simple to install

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Crutchfield customer from Prairieville, LA on 3/22/2020

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This cartridge has brought my turntable to a new and more clarity sound.

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High Fidelity With Full Range EQ

Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 7/3/2019

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Excellent sound reproduction with fidelity that has shimmering highs and full lows, as well as full range EQ spectrum.

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Crutchfield customer from Huntingtn Bch, CA on 5/26/2019

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Works great, a lot depends on how clean the power is coming from your receiver

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Jay from Oak Hill, VA on 4/11/2018

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I was trying to decide if I should add a new cartridge/needle to my old direct drive turntable or just buy a new turntable. I reviewed both at Crutchfield and I am glad I upgraded my old turntable since it appears many new turntables in my price range come with lower grade cartridge/needle set ups. Now I have amazing sound quality coming out of my old re-foamed Infinity tower speakers.

Pros: Impressive sound quality

Cons: None

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