Audio Technica VM540ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
$328.00
• Pre-mounted VM540ML MicroLine cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell
• Nude MicroLine stylus for ultra-precise groove tracing
• Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging
• Extended 20–27,000 Hz frequency response for detailed playback
• Aluminum tapered cantilever for accurate tracking 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 VM540ML/H Headshell and Cartridge Combo Kit
The Audio-Technica VM540ML/H is a convenient headshell and cartridge combo kit that pairs the VM540ML MicroLine dual moving magnet cartridge with the AT-HS10BK universal 1/2″-mount headshell. Pre-mounted and aligned at the factory, this kit offers quick installation and high-fidelity performance for vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles.
The VM540ML cartridge features Audio-Technica’s dual magnet design, precisely aligned to match the left and right channels of the stereo record groove. This configuration improves channel separation, enhances stereo imaging, and extends frequency response for accurate sound reproduction.
Equipped with a nude MicroLine stylus, the cartridge traces record grooves with exceptional precision, revealing fine musical details while reducing distortion and record wear. An aluminum tapered cantilever ensures fast transient response, while paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. A center shield plate further reduces crosstalk between channels.
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.
Ideal for upgrading or replacing existing setups, the VM540ML/H provides audiophile-grade performance with the convenience of a ready-to-install solution.
Key Features
• Pre-mounted VM540ML MicroLine cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell
• Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging
• Nude MicroLine stylus for ultra-precise groove tracing
• Aluminum tapered cantilever for accurate tracking
• 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 allows 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 | MicroLine (Microlinear) |
| Stylus Construction | Nude square shank |
| Stylus Size | 0.12 × 2.2 mil |
| Cantilever | Aluminum tapered pipe |
| Replacement Stylus | VMN40ML |
| Audio Performance: | |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 27,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 28 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage | 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Channel Balance | 1.0 dB (1 kHz) |
| Tracking & Compliance: | |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 23° |
| Tracking Force | 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g standard) |
| Static Compliance | 40 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 10 × 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 |
