Audio-Technica VM530EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit

The Audio-Technica VM530EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit is the ultimate choice for audiophiles seeking superior sound quality. This kit includes the high-end VM530EN elliptical nude dual moving magnet cartridge, expertly pre-mounted on the universal AT-HS10BK 1/2-inch mount headshell. With precision engineering that reflects Audio-Technica's legacy of excellence, the VM530EN cartridge ensures exceptional channel separation and a broad frequency response, staying true to the original recordings.

Designed for detailed and dynamic sound reproduction, the lightweight 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus of the VM530EN reduces tracking distortion while enabling fuller frequency reproduction. The inclusion of dual magnets that align perfectly with the left and right channels of the stereo record groove makes this cartridge a standout performer. Additionally, the advanced paratoroidal coils enhance the generating efficiency, while the center shield plate minimizes crosstalk, ensuring clear and precise audio playback.

Key Features

• VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus
• Aluminum cantilever for enhanced sound quality
• Paratoroidal coils that improve generating efficiency
• Center shield plate that reduces crosstalk between channels
• Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing
• Universal 1/2-inch mount headshell suitable for most 4-pin turntable cartridges

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20-25,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 27 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23 Degrees
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Stylus Construction: Nude 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: Cartridge 17.3 mm (0.7”) H x 17.0 mm (0.7”) W x 28.2 mm (1.1”) D; Cartridge & Headshell 21.3 mm (0.8”) H x 21.0 mm (0.8”) W x 60.4 mm (2.4”) D
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
• Replacement Stylus: VMN30EN
• Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Type: VM Type
• Weight: Cartridge 6.4 g (0.2 oz); Cartridge & Headshell 16.8 g (0.6 oz)

Package Contents

• VM530EN dual moving magnet cartridge
• AT-HS10BK universal 1/2-inch mount headshell
• Mounting hardware