{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-vm520xeb-moving-magnet-cartridge","title":"Audio Technica AT-VM520xEB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAudio Technica AT-VM520xEB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Technica AT-VM520xEB represents a refined choice for vinyl enthusiasts seeking exceptional clarity and precision. This dual moving magnet cartridge delivers a balanced frequency response with meticulous detail retrieval across the entire audio spectrum. Engineered with premium materials and exacting tolerances, it captures the warmth and nuance that vinyl playback is celebrated for. The robust construction ensures reliable performance and longevity, making it an investment in your listening experience. Ideal for discerning audiophiles who demand both sonic accuracy and musical engagement from their turntable setup.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALL FOR AVAILABILITIES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AT-VMx series brings new warmth and realism to Audio-Technica’s premium dual moving magnet (MM) cartridge line, delivering an expansive soundstage that’s alive with musical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our MM cartridges, this updated design closely mirrors the cutter head used to make the vinyl master. It utilizes two magnets, positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. But the new VMx series also introduces material and design changes to further refine the sound, offering responsive playback that is especially sensitive to the dynamism of musical expression.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll VMx cartridges feature a generator with paratoroidal coil construction: two coils per channel – one stacked behind the other – for greatly improved efficiency. A center shield plate separates the left and right channels to reduce crosstalk and maintain a clear stereo image. The copper wire used for the coils has been upgraded to PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability), resulting in richer, more nuanced audio reproduction. The number of coil turns has also been slightly reduced to improve transient response, allowing the cartridge to react more quickly to signal changes for stunningly clean music with lifelike immediacy. The 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus of the AT-VM520xEB tracks the record groove with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve also added threaded inserts to the body of each VMx cartridge, making it easier to mount (just two screws required), especially to the integrated tonearms common on high-end turntables. And a new V-cut in the stylus’s flip-up protector provides quick reference of the stylus position, serving as a guide when lowering the stylus onto a record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Install and Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach AT-VMx cartridge body has threaded inserts, enabling it to be mounted to a headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And the redesigned stylus protector now includes a V-cut for easy reference of the stylus’s position when lowering it onto a record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Efficient Generator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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* enhances transient response for clean, lifelike sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Compared to VM series cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Styli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN10xCB\u003c\/strong\u003e (conical\/bonded\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN20xEB\u003c\/strong\u003e (elliptical\/bonded\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN30xEN\u003c\/strong\u003e (elliptical\/nude\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN40xML\u003c\/strong\u003e (microlinear\/nude\/aluminum cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN45xML\u003c\/strong\u003e (microlinear\/nude\/boron cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN50xSH\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shibata\/nude\/boron cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-VMN60xSL\u003c\/strong\u003e (special line contact\/nude\/boron cantilever)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Excludes mono models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll in the Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vertical Dual Magnet (VM) design closely mirrors the cutter head used t make the vinyl master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParatoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced channel separation, channel balance, and transient response \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils – and fewer coil turns – deliver highly responsive, three-dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk for clear stereo 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class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eThreaded Hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Threaded Hole\"\u003eM2.6 × 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Load Capacitance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Recommended Load Capacitance\"\u003e150 to 250 pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eReplacement Stylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Replacement Stylus\"\u003eAT-VMN20xEB*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"attributes__tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"attributes__th\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStylus Curvature Radius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"attributes__td\" data-th=\"Stylus Curvature Radius\"\u003e0.3 × 0.7 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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In this series, we offer replacement styli with different stylus tip structures and point shapes.\u003cbr\u003e**Cartridge installation screws (5.0 mm (0.20”)) x 2 are used to secure the cartridge in the box at the time of purchase. Be sure to keep and not lose these after removing the cartridge from the box.\u003cbr\u003eFor product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759537533180,"sku":"AT-VM520xEB","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/3922\/3481\/files\/Untitled-2026-02-10T121740.279.png?v=1770686747","url":"https:\/\/australiahifi.com.au\/products\/audio-technica-at-vm520xeb-moving-magnet-cartridge","provider":"Australia Hi Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}