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VM (Dual Moving Magnet) stereo cartridge

AT-VM520xEB

Bonded Elliptical Stylus Model for Precise Audio Retrieval

  • VM dual magnet cartridge with a bonded elliptical stylus to reduce tracing distortion
  • Balancing delicate expressiveness with dynamic sound and reliable playback
  • PCUHD® coil conductor delivers powerful bass and a broad soundstage
  • Paratoroidal coils enhance generating efficiency
  • Center shield plate lowers crosstalk between left and right channels
  • V-cut stylus protector indicates tip position for accurate record placement

    * Warranty service WILL NOT be provided for this product.

    Audio-Technica's premium VM cartridge series is reinvigorated with the AT-VM520xEB, featuring a dual magnet design and a bonded elliptical stylus for reduced tracing distortion and precise information retrieval. The AT-VM520xEB employs PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) as its coil conductor, delivering strong low-frequency response and a broad soundstage. A reduced coil turn count boosts responsiveness, ensuring rich, detailed music reproduction. For enhanced usability, the cartridge includes threaded inserts for easy mounting on integrated tonearms. The stylus’s flip-up protector now has a V-cut to mark the tip position, simplifying accurate stylus placement on records.

    • AT-VM520xEB Specifications

    Type

    VM type
    Playback Frequency Range

    20 ~ 20,000Hz
    Output Voltage

    5.0 mV (1kHz and 5 cm/sec.)
    Channel Separation

    24 dB (1kHz)
    Output Balance

    1.5 dB (1kHz)
    Tracking Force

    1.8 - 2.2g (2.0g standard)
    Coil Impedance

    3.2 kΩ (1kHz)
    Direct Current Resistance

    750 Ω
    Load Impedance

    47 kΩ
    Load Cpacitance

    150 ~ 250 pF
    Coil Inductance

    480 mH (1kHz)
    Static Compliance

    23 x 10-6 cm/dyne
    Dynamic Compliance

    7 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
    Stylus

    0.3 × 0.7 mil Elliptical bonded
    Cantilever

    Aluminium Pipe
    Vertical Tacking Angle

    20°
    Dimensions

    28.0 mm × 18.3 mm × 17.6 mm (H × W × D),
    Threaded hole M2.6 × 2
    Weight

    7.2 g
    Accessories Furnished

    Cartridge installation screws (M2.6) - 10.0mm ×2, 8.0mm ×2, 5.0mm ×2
    Washer ×2
    Replacement Styli

    AT-VMN20xEB (sold separately)

    Download

    audio technica support AT-VMx_QSG.pdf - AT-VMx Series Quick Start Guide
    audio technica support AT-VMx-UM-EN.pdf - AT-VMx Series User Manual
    audio technica support AT-VMx-UM-TC.pdf - AT-VMx Series User Manual (Chinese)
    audio technica support styil_AT-VMx.pdf - AT-VMx Stylus Replacement and Upgrade List
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