Audio Technica VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
$158.00
• Pre-mounted VM520EB elliptical bonded cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell
• 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus for accurate tracking
• Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging
• Extended 20–23,000 Hz frequency response for quality playback
• Aluminum cantilever for responsive performance
• Lightweight die-cast aluminum headshell reduces vibration
• Gold-plated lead wires ensure clean signal transmission
• Universal 1/2-inch mount compatibility for most tonearms
- Description
Description
Audio-Technica VM520EB/H Headshell and Cartridge Combo Kit
The Audio-Technica VM520EB/H is a convenient headshell and cartridge combo kit featuring the VM520EB elliptical bonded dual moving magnet cartridge pre-mounted on the AT-HS10BK universal 1/2″-mount headshell. This ready-to-install solution delivers high-quality vinyl playback with minimal setup, making it ideal for both system upgrades and replacements.
The VM520EB cartridge uses Audio-Technica’s dual magnet design, precisely aligned to match the left and right channels of a stereo record groove. This configuration enhances channel separation and extends frequency response for clear, balanced audio reproduction.
Equipped with a 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus, the cartridge tracks record grooves with high accuracy, producing detailed sound while maintaining stable performance across a wide range of records. An aluminum cantilever ensures responsive tracking and consistent tonal balance.
The lightweight AT-HS10BK headshell features a die-cast aluminum body that minimizes vibration and includes a front-position finger lift for precise stylus placement. Gold-plated lead wires provide reliable, lossless signal transmission, and mounting hardware is included for compatibility with standard 4-pin tonearms.
Designed for dependable performance and ease of use, the VM520EB/H offers a practical combination of convenience, durability, and high-fidelity sound.
Key Features
• Pre-mounted VM520EB elliptical bonded cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell
• Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging
• 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus for accurate tracking
• Aluminum cantilever for responsive performance
• Paratoroidal coils enhance generating efficiency
• Center shield plate reduces channel crosstalk
• Lightweight die-cast aluminum headshell minimizes vibration
• Gold-plated lead wires ensure clean signal transmission
• Universal 1/2″-mount compatibility for most tonearms
• Finger lift enables precise stylus placement
Specification
| Cartridge Type: | |
| Design | Dual moving magnet (VM type) stereo cartridge |
| Mount Type | 1/2” centres |
| Total Weight | 16.8 g (headshell + cartridge) |
| Stylus & Cantilever: | |
| Stylus Shape | Elliptical bonded |
| Stylus Size | 0.3 × 0.7 mil |
| Stylus Construction | Bonded round shank |
| Cantilever | Aluminum pipe |
| Replacement Stylus | VMN20EB |
| Audio Performance: | |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 23,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 27 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage | 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Channel Balance | 1.5 dB (1 kHz) |
| Tracking & Compliance: | |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 23° |
| Tracking Force | 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g standard) |
| Static Compliance | 35 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Electrical Characteristics: | |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 47,000 Ω |
| Coil Impedance | 2,700 Ω (1 kHz) |
| Recommended Load Capacitance | 100 – 200 pF |
| Dimensions (Cartridge): | |
| Size (H × W × L) | 17.3 × 17.0 × 28.2 mm |
