Audio-Technica AT-VM530xEN Dual Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-VM530xEN Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge is engineered to deliver greater realism, precision, and musical detail from your vinyl collection. Part of the AT-VMx series, it features a lightweight nude elliptical stylus (0.3 × 0.7 mil) that tracks record grooves with higher accuracy than bonded designs, extending frequency response while reducing distortion and record wear.

Like all AT-VMx cartridges, the AT-VM530xEN mirrors the geometry of professional record-cutting heads using a 90° V-shaped generator layout. This design enhances tracking accuracy, channel separation, and stereo clarity. Optimized PCUHD copper coils improve transient speed and tonal nuance, while the low-resonance polymer housing and aluminum cantilever ensure stable, consistent playback across a wide range of musical material.

Features

• Dual Moving Magnet design for precise stereo reproduction
• Nude elliptical stylus (0.3 × 0.7 mil) for improved tracking and lower distortion
• 90° V-shaped generator mirrors professional cutting head geometry
• Optimized PCUHD copper coils for enhanced transient response
• Reduced coil turns for faster, more accurate signal response
• Center shield plate reduces crosstalk and preserves stereo imaging
• Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge body
• Aluminum cantilever for stable and accurate groove tracking
• V-cut flip-up stylus protector aids cueing and installation
• Threaded mounting holes allow easy installation without nuts
• Compatible with all stereo AT-VMx replacement styli
• Fits standard 1/2-inch mount turntable headshells

Specifications

Cartridge

• Type: Dual Moving Magnet
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 25 kHz
• Output voltage: 3.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel separation: 25 dB (1 kHz)
• Output balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Tracking force: 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°

Electrical

• Coil impedance: 3.2 kΩ (1 kHz)
• DC resistance: 750 Ω
• Recommended load impedance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended load capacitance: 150 – 250 pF
• Coil inductance: 480 mH (1 kHz)

Stylus & Compliance

• Stylus type: Nude elliptical
• Stylus radius: 0.3 × 0.7 mil
• Static compliance: 23 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Dynamic compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Physical

• Dimensions: 28 × 18.3 × 17.6 mm
• Weight: 7.2 g
• Threaded mounting hole: M2.6 × 2