Audio-Technica VM530EN/H
Crutchfield customer from Lakewood, OH on 1/31/2021
I bought it to replace cartridge on my audio technica 120 turntable. I attached it as is and reset weight to 18 g. I noticed a ckearer sound then from the factory cartridge. I like it so far. I've had it for 2weeks now. My only concern is if I set it up right. I attached it and it was awesome! My cartridge sticks out more then that last one. I wonder if I have to change that. Remember I'm not a geek about turntable set up. I like plug and play. I would recommend thiis cartridge to everyone.
Pros: Attached ez and worked fine
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Great Cartridge for the Money
Crutchfield customer from Newnan, GA on 8/23/2020
Replaced my older Shure M97X with this cartridge on my vintage Teac PX-300 and what a difference !! The overall sound is clearer and the highs are nice and crisp without being harsh or tinny. Channel separation also is also better with wider soundstage. The other plus is that the head shell is easy to change out...Less than 15 seconds !! Also spent extra to get the Iso Acoustics Orea feet isolators which I think make a big difference removing unwanted acoustic transfer through the feet.
Pros: Great sound...Easy to change
Cons: None
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Audio-Technica VM530EN/H
Crutchfield customer from San Bernardino, CA on 8/20/2020
Received this cartridge 2 days earlier than scheduled, wow what a difference in sound from my albums. Well worth the price
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An excellent mid-price pickup, bar none.
Crutchfield customer from Enumclaw, WA on 1/29/2020
Purchased this pickup to replace the very mediocre AT pickup that came with my AT-LP120Xusb turntable. Had already purchased a ORTIFON 2m blue for approx the same price, but even though the 2m is a HUGE improvement over the stock AT pickup, it's a bit too shrill on the high end. ( had to adjust my EQ to down the mids and highs for each and every LP ) and it's a very heavy stylus. It requires a lot of tone arm adjustment to put ANY other pickup on due to its very heavy presence, I REALLY LOVE this AT! It's very well balanced for low, mid & highs (your spectrum analyser doesn't lie! ) and with its lighter weight, much easier to change pickups for various musical styles and moods. Not sure what I'm going to do with my very heavy ORTIFON, wait for the mood to strike me whenever I feel like adjusting my EQ settings for each and every thing I play. ( maybe when I've had too much tequila or rum!!! AKA liquid patience ) this is a great mid-price pickup with a good level of output ( 5mv ) and a very useable spectrum balance. Recommended by a 61 year-old audiophile with 50+ years of vinyl experience. PLUS, I have been buying stereo equipment from Crutchfield since around about 1975 or so, and you simply can't beat the personal service these wonderful, dedicated people provide at ANY price!! They are a dying breed of service-oriented GENUINE STEREO MINDED GROUP OF GUYS AND GALS!! My 45 years of experience with them has been an extreme pleasure!
Pros: Very wide and controlled spectrum output. Nothing too heavy low or too shrill high. Spot-on audiophile pickup for a mid-range price.
Cons: None. Period.
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Audio-Technica VM530EN/H
Crutchfield customer from Seward , AK on 11/7/2018
Haven't played many albums. Set was easy thanks to cartridge already mounted on headshell. Does seem warmer as suggested by advisor. Love Crutchfield.
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