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Blue cartridge and headshell combo with elliptical bonded stylus

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT-VM520XEB/H cartridge 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus

SKU CH-HEXB-PXQ4T MPN AT-VM520XEB/H

Dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus and included headshell for accurate groove tracking

  • Accessory categoryCartridges & Needles
  • Spec summaryFrequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz Channel Separation: 24 d
  • Measurements2.7 in × 0.73 in × 0.85 in
  • HighlightsAT-VM520xEB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge - AT-VMx dual movin
  • Product weight0.65 oz
  • 3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks record grooves with accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction
  • Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced channel separation, channel balance, and transient response
  • PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils with fewer coil turns improve signal fidelity
  • Dual moving magnet cartridge design delivers 24 dB channel separation at 1 kHz
  • Frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz reproduces the full audible range

What this cartridge kit includes

The AT-VM520XEB/H pairs a dual moving magnet cartridge with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus on a single headshell. The combination covers a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz with 24 dB channel separation at 1 kHz. Output reaches 5.0 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec, while the recommended load impedance is 47 k ohms.

How the bundled headshell changes setup

The cartridge comes pre-mounted on the headshell, so alignment and overhang are already set at the factory. Paratoroidal coils and PCUHD copper windings improve generating efficiency, giving 1.5 dB output balance and a vertical tracking angle of 20°. Tracking force range stays at 1.8 to 2.2 g with 2.0 g standard.

Installing on a standard tonearm

The headshell uses a universal 4-pin connector that fits most S-type tonearms without adapters. Static compliance of 23 x 10-6 cm/dyne and dynamic compliance of 7 x 10-6 cm/dyne at 100 Hz suit medium-mass arms. Buyers who need a lighter cartridge for low-mass arms or a nude stylus profile should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $132.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 456 comparable items (median $222.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio-Technica
Model nameAT-VM520XEB/H
Accessory categoryCartridges & Needles
Size & build
Measurements2.7 in × 0.73 in × 0.85 in
Product weight0.65 oz
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size42 × 25 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

How often will the 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus need replacing?

The bonded elliptical stylus is a wear part; plan to replace it after several hundred hours of play when tracking degrades or high-frequency detail drops.

What limits continuous playback sessions with this cartridge?

The 1.8 to 2.2 g tracking force range and 23 x 10-6 cm/dyne static compliance set the mechanical envelope; exceed them and mistracking appears first.

Does the cartridge run hot or draw noticeable power during all-day use?

No — the dual moving magnet design is passive with 5.0 mV output and 47 k ohm load, so it generates no heat and consumes no power.

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