{"id":15242,"date":"2026-02-24T07:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singaporeproaudio.com\/php1\/?post_type=product&#038;p=15242"},"modified":"2026-02-24T07:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:54:26","slug":"audio-technica-vm520eb-dual-moving-magnet-cartridge","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/singaporeproaudio.com\/php1\/product\/audio-technica-vm520eb-dual-moving-magnet-cartridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Audio Technica VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Audio-Technica VM520EB\/H Headshell and Cartridge Combo Kit<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Audio-Technica VM520EB\/H<\/strong> 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&#8243;-mount headshell. This ready-to-install solution delivers high-quality vinyl playback with minimal setup, making it ideal for both system upgrades and replacements.<\/p>\n<p>The VM520EB cartridge uses Audio-Technica\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with a <strong>0.3 \u00d7 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for dependable performance and ease of use, the VM520EB\/H offers a practical combination of convenience, durability, and high-fidelity sound.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<p>\n\u2022 Pre-mounted VM520EB elliptical bonded cartridge on AT-HS10BK headshell<br \/>\n\u2022 Dual magnet design improves channel separation and imaging<br \/>\n\u2022 0.3 \u00d7 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus for accurate tracking<br \/>\n\u2022 Aluminum cantilever for responsive performance<br \/>\n\u2022 Paratoroidal coils enhance generating efficiency<br \/>\n\u2022 Center shield plate reduces channel crosstalk<br \/>\n\u2022 Lightweight die-cast aluminum headshell minimizes vibration<br \/>\n\u2022 Gold-plated lead wires ensure clean signal transmission<br \/>\n\u2022 Universal 1\/2&#8243;-mount compatibility for most tonearms<br \/>\n\u2022 Finger lift enables precise stylus placement\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Specification<\/h4>\n<table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Cartridge Type:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Design<\/td>\n<td>Dual moving magnet (VM type) stereo cartridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mount Type<\/td>\n<td>1\/2\u201d centres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Weight<\/td>\n<td>16.8 g (headshell + cartridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Stylus &#038; 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