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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

  • ColorBlue/Black
  • Accessory TypeCartridges & Needles
  • SpecificationFrequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz Channel Separation: 24 d
  • FeatureAT-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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandAudio-Technica
ModelAT-VM510XCB
ColorBlue/Black
Accessory TypeCartridges & Needles
SpecificationFrequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 24 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
Recommended Load Impedance: 47 k ohms
Coil Impedance: 3.2 k ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance: 750 ohms
Coil Inductance: 480 mH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage: 5.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Output Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
Static Compliance: 23 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance: 7 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
FeatureAT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus
Conical stylus tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and durability
Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced channel separation, channel balance, and transient response
PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils - and fewer coil turns - deliver highly responsive, three-dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response
Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk for clear stereo sound
Threaded inserts make cartridge ea
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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