Audio Technica AT-VM520xCB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

Meet the AT-VM520xCB

 

Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge from Audio Technica

The AT-VMx series brings new warmth and realism to Audio-Technicas premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge line, delivering an expansive soundstage thats alive with musical detail.

Like all Audio Technica's MM cartridges, this updated design closely mirrors the cutter head used to make the vinyl master. It utilises two magnets, positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. But 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.    

All VMx cartridges feature a generator with paratoroidal coil construction: two coils per channel one stacked behind the other for greatly improved efficiency. A centre 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. The 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus of the AT-VM520xEB tracks the record groove with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction.

Additionally added threaded inserts to the body of each VMx cartridge, making it easier to mount (just two screws required), especially to the integrated tonearms common on high-end turntables. And a new V-cut in the styluss flip-up protector provides quick reference of the stylus position, serving as a guide when lowering the stylus onto a record.

Product Features
AT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus
0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction
Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced channel separation, channel balance, and transient response 
PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils and fewer coil turns deliver highly responsive, three-dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response
Centre shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk for clear stereo sound
Threaded inserts make cartridge easier to mount, especially to integrated tonearms
V-cut in the flip-up stylus protector shows stylus position, serving as a guide for lowering the stylus onto a record
Durable low-resonance polymer housing 
Aluminum cantilever
Compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts 1/2" cartridges
Compatible with most AT-VMx series replacement styli,* offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application

*Excludes mono models

Technical Specifications

Type
VM

Frequency Response 
20 to 20,000 Hz

Channel Separation 
24 dB (1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle 
20 degrees

Vertical Tracking Force Range 
1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)

Stylus Construction 
Elliptical bonded

Recommended Load Impedance 
47 Ohm

Coil Impedance 
3.2 Ohms(1 kHz)

DC Resistance 
750 ohms

Coil Inductance 
480 mH (1 kHz)

Output Voltage 
5.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)

Output Balance 
1.5 dB (1 kHz)

Cantilever 
Aluminium pipe

Static Compliance 
23 × 10-6 cm/dyne

Dynamic Compliance 
7 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Threaded Hole
M2.6 × 2

Recommended Load Capacitance
150 to 250 pF

Replacement Stylus 
AT-VMN20xEB (sold separately)*

Stylus Curvature Radius 
0.3 × 0.7 mil

Cartridge Weight 
7.2 g

Dimensions (H x W x D)
28 x 18.3 x 17.6 mm

Accessories Included
Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) (10.0 mm × 2, 8.0 mm  × 2, 5.0 mm × 2)
Washer × 2

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.

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