Audio Technica VM530EN Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge with Elliptical stylus
$238.00
• Pre-mounted VM530EN elliptical nude cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell
• 0.3 × 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus for accurate tracking and detail
• Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging
• Extended 20–25,000 Hz frequency response for high-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 VM530EN/H Headshell and Cartridge Combo Kit
The Audio-Technica VM530EN/H is a ready-to-install headshell and cartridge combo kit that pairs the VM530EN elliptical nude dual moving magnet cartridge with the AT-HS10BK universal 1/2″-mount headshell. Pre-mounted for convenience, this kit provides high-fidelity performance with minimal setup time, making it ideal for both upgrades and replacements.
The VM530EN cartridge features Audio-Technica’s dual magnet configuration, precisely aligned to match the left and right channels of a stereo record groove. This design improves channel separation, enhances stereo imaging, and extends frequency response for accurate, detailed sound reproduction.
Equipped with a 0.3 × 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus, the cartridge offers improved tracking accuracy and fuller frequency reproduction compared to bonded stylus designs. The reduced moving mass allows for lower distortion and more nuanced audio performance.
The lightweight AT-HS10BK headshell features a die-cast aluminum body that minimizes vibration and includes a finger lift for precise stylus placement. Gold-plated lead wires ensure reliable signal transmission, and mounting hardware is included for compatibility with standard 4-pin tonearms.
Designed for high-quality vinyl playback, the VM530EN/H delivers balanced tonal reproduction, stable tracking, and the convenience of a factory-mounted solution.
Key Features
• Pre-mounted VM530EN elliptical nude cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell
• Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging
• 0.3 × 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus for accurate tracking and detail
• 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 for 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 nude |
| Stylus Size | 0.3 × 0.7 mil |
| Stylus Construction | Nude round shank |
| Cantilever | Aluminum pipe |
| Replacement Stylus | VMN30EN |
| Audio Performance: | |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 25,000 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 |
