Audio Technica AT-VM520xEB/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit
The Audio Technica AT-VM520xEB/H combines a precision-engineered cartridge with an integrated headshell, delivering refined analogue playback for discerning vinyl enthusiasts. This complete system features a dual moving magnet design that captures intricate detail across the frequency spectrum, whilst the optimised tracking force ensures minimal groove wear. The robust construction and meticulous engineering make this an excellent choice for those seeking to elevate their turntable setup with professional-grade performance and reliability.
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The AT-VM520xEB/H combo kit includes the AT-VM520xEB elliptical bonded dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-LT10 universal 1/2"-mount headshell. The AT-VM520xEB is part of the updated AT-VMx series, which introduces material and design changes to further refine the VM sound, offering responsive playback that is especially sensitive to the dynamism of musical expression.
Highly Efficient Generator
Premium PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) Coils)
The paratoroidal coil construction of the cartridge’s generator – two PCUHD coils per channel, one stacked behind the other – greatly improves electromagnetic performance, while a slight reduction in coil turns (compared to VM series cartridges) enhances transient response for clean, lifelike sound.
*Compared to VM series cartridges.
Interchangeable Styli
Since all AT-VMx and VM Series cartridges share the same body design and have a removable stylus, you can use almost any AT-VMNx or VMN replacement stylus* with any VMx or VM cartridge for easy experimentation with sound characteristics.
AT-VMN10xCB (conical/bonded/aluminum cantilever)
AT-VMN20xEB (elliptical/bonded/aluminum cantilever)
AT-VMN30xEN (elliptical/nude/aluminum cantilever)
AT-VMN40xML (microlinear/nude/aluminum cantilever)
AT-VMN45xML (microlinear/nude/boron cantilever)
AT-VMN50xSH (Shibata/nude/boron cantilever)
AT-VMN60xSL (special line contact/nude/boron cantilever)
* Excludes mono models
All in the Design
The Vertical Dual Magnet (VM) design closely mirrors the cutter head used t make the vinyl master.
The standard cutter head (used to record the vinyl master) uses two transducer coils, mounted perpendicular to each other at 45 degee from horizontal, to cut the channel: one in each wall to the 90 degree record groove.
The AT-VMx cartridges use the same 90 degree V-Shape configuration as the cutter head. This way, the cartridge achieves accurate tracking, excellent channel separation, high definition of the stereo image and extreme clarity over the entire audio spectrum.
Features
AT-VM520xEB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
- AT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus
- 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction
- Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced channel separation, channel balance, and transient response
- PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils – and fewer coil turns – deliver highly responsive, three-dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response
- Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk for clear stereo sound
- Threaded inserts make cartridge easier to mount, especially to integrated tonearms
- V-cut in the flip-up stylus protector shows stylus position, serving as a guide for lowering the stylus onto a record
- Durable low-resonance polymer housing
- Aluminum cantilever
- Compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts 1/2" cartridges
- Compatible with most AT-VMx series replacement styli,* offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
*Excludes mono models
AT-LT10 Universal Headshell
- Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges with or without threaded inserts
- Ultra-lightweight aluminum die-cast body keeps vibration to the bare minimum
- Elongated through holes enable precise cartridge positioning and overhang adjustment
- OFC (oxygen-free copper) lead wires for exceptional sound quality
- Slip-resistant finger lift allows stylus to be placed precisely on the record
- Includes mounting screws
Specifications
| Cartridge & Stylus |
| Frequency Response |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation |
24 dB (1 kHz) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle |
20° |
| Tracking Force |
1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard) |
| Stylus Construction |
Elliptical bonded |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
47 k ohms |
| Coil Impedance |
3.2 k ohms (1 kHz) |
| DC Resistance |
750 ohms |
| Coil Inductance |
480 mH (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage |
5.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.) |
| Output Balance |
1.5 dB (1 kHz) |
| Cantilever |
Aluminum pipe |
| Static Compliance |
23 × 10-6 cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance |
7 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Dimensions |
67.4 mm (2.7”) × 18.5 mm (0.73”) × 21.5 mm (0.85”) (H × W × D) |
| Recommended Load Capacitance |
150 to 250 pF |
| Replacement Stylus |
AT-VMN20xEB* (sold separately) |
| Stylus Curvature Radius |
0.3 × 0.7 mil |
| Type |
VM |
| Weight |
18.3 g (0.65 oz) |
| Notes |
*The replacement stylus of this product is used for AT-VMx series products. In this series, we offer replacement styli with different stylus tip structures and point shapes.
For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. |
