Audio-Technica AT-VM530xEN Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge

Audio-Technica's new AT-VMx series premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridges deliver a rich, detailed, and expansive sound. Designed to mirror the vinyl cutting head, they use dual magnets for exceptional channel separation and extended frequency response. The VMx series features a paratoroidal coil generator with PCUHD® copper wire and reduced coil turns, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced crosstalk, and stunningly clear, immediate audio. The AT-VM530xEN model stands out with its lightweight 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus, which reduces vibration system mass for better frequency response and less distortion than a bonded stylus. For user convenience, VMx cartridges include threaded inserts for easier mounting and a V-cut stylus protector for precise stylus positioning. Key Features: AT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus tracks the record groove with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction Significantly lighter stylus tip (compared to previous model) allows for more precise tracing of the record groove 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