Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge With Shibata Stylus

Fitted with the Shibata stylus, which was developed for playing 4 channel vinyl records that demand high-frequency reproduction capabilities during playback. Not only for high-frequencies, it is also ideal for reproducing rich mid- and low-frequencies.

Features:

• Aluminium tapered cantilever
• Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency
• Beautiful mid-high range Shibata-signature sound and strong mid-range volume
• VM type dual magnet design ensures outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking
• Lightweight tapered aluminium cantilever allows for faithful reading of the record groove
• Centre shield plate enables the effective separation of left and right channels, suppressing electrical crosstalk to below 40dB
• Die-cast aluminium alloy housing reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield

Audio-technica's Internationally-patented Dual Magnet Design Replicates The Structure Of The Cutter Head

Instead of using a single, large magnet, the two magnets are arranged in the shape of a "V". The two magnets are positioned precisely to match the positions of the left and right channels in the stereo groove walls. Consequently, the VM design ensures outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking.

Para-toroidal generating system

Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency and offers superb linearity, since leakage of magnetic flux in this continuous and unitised magnetic circuit is low. Permeability of the cores is also optimised through the use of laminated cores.

Centre shield plate reduces crosstalk

A permalloy centre shield plate enables the effective separation of left and right channels, suppressing electrical crosstalk to below 40dB. This is similar to the actual crosstalk value found in the grooves of the record itself.

Specifications:

• Type: VM Type
• Mounting: 1/2" centres
• Frequency Response: 20 - 27,000Hz
• Channel Separation: 30dB (1kHz)
• Output Channel Balance: 1.0dB (1kHz)
• Output Voltage: 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.8 - 2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Shape: Shibata
• Stylus Size: 0.26 x 2.7 mil
• Stylus Construction: Nude Square Shank
• Cantilever: Aluminium Tapered Pipe
• Coil Impedance: 2,700ohm (1kHz)
• Static Compliance: 40 x 10-6 cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000ohm
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 - 200pF
• Weight: 8.0g
• Dimensions: 17.3 (H) x 17.0 (W) x 28.2 (L) mm
• Replacement Stylus: VMN50SH
• Accessories Included: Cartridge installation screws 5mm x2 and 10mm x2, Washer x2, Hexagon nut x2, Non-magnetic screwdriver x1, Brush x1, Lead wire set x1