Audio-Technica VM530EN Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

The VM530EN is a top-end elliptical stylus cartridge 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 VM530EN 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 lightweight 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus reduces the execution mass of the vibration system, enabling fuller frequency reproduction and less tracking distortion than a bonded stylus. Includes mounting hardware.

Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency Response    20 - 25,000Hz
Channel Separation    27dB (1kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle    23˚
Vertical Tracking Force    1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus Construction    Nude Round Shank
Recommended Load Impedance    47,000Ω
Coil Impedance    2,700Ω (1kHz)
Output Voltage    4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Output Channel Balance    1.5dB (1kHz)
Stylus Shape    Elliptical Nude
Cantilever    Aluminium Pipe
Static Compliance    35 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance    8 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Mounting    1/2” centres
Dimensions    17.3 (H) x 17.0 (W) x 28.2 (L) mm
Accessories Included    Cartridge installation screws 5mm ×2 and 10mm ×2, Washer ×2, Hexagon nut ×2, Non-magnetic screwdriver ×1, Brush ×1
Recommended Load Capacitance    100 – 200pF
Replacement Stylus    VMN30EN
Stylus Size    0.3 x 0.7 mil
Type    VM Type
Weight    6.4g