Audio-Technica Consumer VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Elliptical Stylus Cartridge

The VM520EB is part of the 500 Series in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM520EB is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge’s 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Includes mounting hardware.

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20-23,000 Hz

Channel Separation: 27 dB (1 kHz)

Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°

Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)

Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank

Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms

Coil Impedance: 2,700 ohms (1 kHz)

DC Resistance: 800 ohms

Coil Inductance: 460 mH (1 kHz)

Output Voltage: 4.5 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)

Output Channel Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)

Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical

Cantilever: Aluminum pipe

Static Compliance: 35 x 10-6 cm/dyne

Dynamic Compliance: 8 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Mounting: Half-inch

Dimensions: 17.3 mm (0.7") H x 17.0 mm (0.7") W x 28.2 mm (1.1") D

Accessories Included:

• Six cartridge installations screws
  • 5mm x 2
  • 8mm x 2
  • 10mm x 2
• two washers
• two round nuts

Mounting Feature: Half-inch mount

Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF

Replacement Stylus: VMN20EB

Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil

Type: VM Type

Weight: 6.4 g (0.2 oz)