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Blue and black dual moving magnet phono cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT-VM510XCB cartridge 0.6 mil conical stylus Blue/Black

SKU CH-33M6-46KQK MPN AT-VM510XCB

Dual moving magnet cartridge with a 0.6 mil conical stylus tracks the groove centre for reliable playback across a 20 to 20,000 Hz frequency response

  • Accessory categoryCartridges & Needles
  • Spec summaryFrequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz Channel Separation: 24 d
  • Product colorBlue/Black
  • HighlightsAT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bon
  • Full-range sound from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency response
  • Precise stereo imaging with 24 dB channel separation at 1 kHz
  • Durable tracking from 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus design
  • Consistent output with 5.0 mV voltage at standard tracking force
  • Efficient signal generation via paratoroidal coil construction

Cartridge for vinyl playback

The Audio-Technica AT-VM510XCB is a dual moving magnet cartridge fitted with a 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus. It serves DJs and vinyl enthusiasts who want a robust, replaceable stylus that tracks the centre of the record groove reliably. The blue and black body houses paratoroidal coils and PCUHD copper windings designed for efficient signal generation and three-dimensional sound reproduction.

Tonearm and preamp requirements

This cartridge mounts to a standard half-inch headshell and requires a tonearm that can apply a vertical tracking force between 1.8 and 2.2 grams, with 2.0 grams as the standard setting. The vertical tracking angle is 20 degrees. Your phono stage must present a 47 k ohm load impedance to match the cartridge's 3.2 k ohm coil impedance and 750 ohm DC resistance. Output voltage is 5.0 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.

Upgrade from worn or entry-level cartridges

The conical stylus profile offers greater durability and tolerance for imperfect records than finer elliptical or line-contact profiles, making it a practical step up from a worn spherical needle or a basic pack-in cartridge. The 24 dB channel separation and 1.5 dB output balance improve stereo imaging over lower-specification units. Buyers who need the highest resolution for archival transcription or critical listening with pristine pressings may prefer a more advanced stylus geometry.

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Price $70.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio-Technica
Model nameAT-VM510XCB
Product colorBlue/Black
Accessory categoryCartridges & Needles
Size & build
Shipping weight0.85 kg
Package size129 × 46 × 26 mm

Questions about this item

At what vertical tracking force does the stylus reach its upper limit before risking excessive groove wear?

The cartridge specifies a vertical tracking force range of 1.8 to 2.2 g, with 2.0 g as the standard setting. Exceeding 2.2 g increases stylus pressure and accelerates record wear.

Does the 3.2 k ohm coil impedance and 480 mH inductance generate noticeable heat or require extra cooling during all-day playback?

No. The cartridge is a passive transducer with no active electronics. Its 3.2 k ohm coil impedance and 480 mH inductance draw negligible current, so it produces no measurable heat and needs no cooling.

What phono-stage input impedance must my amplifier or preamp provide for the recommended 47 k ohm load?

Your phono stage must present a 47 k ohm resistive load at its input. This is the standard moving-magnet termination; most dedicated phono preamps and receiver phono inputs already provide it.

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