Features

AT-VMx Series Phono Cartridge: The AT-VMx series brings new warmth and realism to Audio-Technica's premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge line, delivering an expansive soundstage that's alive with musical detail. Like all of Audio-Technica's MM cartridges, this updated design closely mirrors the cutter head used to make the vinyl master. It utilizes two magnets, positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. However, the new VMx series also introduces material and design changes to further refine the sound, offering responsive playback that is especially sensitive to the dynamism of musical expression.   

Highly Efficient Generator: All VMx cartridges feature a generator with paratoroidal coil construction (two coils per channel with one stacked behind the other) for greatly improved efficiency. A center shield plate separates the left and right channels to reduce crosstalk and maintain a clear stereo image. The copper wire used for the coils has been upgraded to PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability), resulting in richer, more nuanced audio reproduction. The number of coil turns has also been slightly reduced to improve transient response, allowing the cartridge to react more quickly to signal changes for stunningly clean music with lifelike immediacy.

Conical Bonded Stylus: The 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus of the AT-VM510xCB tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and durability. The conical stylus is the simplest and most widely used stylus. Its spherical tip normally touches the center of the record grove walls. However, its shape prevents it from aking detailed contact with much of the record groove walls, resulting in less fidelity. A conical stylus works best for low-to-moderately priced turntables and audio setups. It is also ideal for mono (vinyl with one channel) and older 78 RPM records.

Durable Construction: The AT-VM520xCB dual moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge features a durable low-resonance polymer housing and aluminum cantilever while delivering Audio-Technica's AT-VMX series expansive soundstage.

Simple Installation: Audio-Technica also added threaded inserts to the body of each VMx cartridge, making it easier to mount (just two screws required - no nuts required), especially to the integrated tonearms common on high-end turntables. Plus, a new V-cut in the stylus's flip-up protector provides quick reference of the stylus position, serving as a guide when lowering the stylus onto a record.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 24 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Stylus Construction: Conical bonded
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Output Voltage: 5.0 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Output Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
• Coil Impedance: 3,200 ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance: 750 ohms
• Load Capacitance: 150-250 pF
• Coil Inductance: 480 mH (1 kHz)
• Static Compliance: 23 x 10-6 cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 7 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
• Stylus Shape: 0.6mil conical
• Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN20xEB
• Mount: 1/2"

Dimensions: 0.75" (w) x 0.6875" (h) x 1.125" (d)

Weight: 7.2 g (0.25 oz)