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Audio-Technica VM530EN dual moving magnet cartridge with elliptical nude stylus, aluminium cantilever, polymer housing

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica VM530EN Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge audio component

SKU CH-S02T-JR6N0 MPN VM530EN

Dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus, aluminium cantilever and paratoroidal coils for 20-25000Hz response and 27dB channel separation

  • Elliptical nude stylus cuts tracking distortion with 0.3 x 0.7 mil tip
  • Dual magnets aligned to groove channels deliver 27 dB separation at 1 kHz
  • Paratoroidal coils boost generating efficiency for stronger signal output
  • Centre shield plate between channels reduces crosstalk for cleaner stereo imaging
  • Polymer housing suppresses resonance across 20–25000 Hz frequency response

Top-end elliptical cartridge

The Audio-Technica VM530EN is a dual moving magnet cartridge designed for vinyl playback. It uses a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus on an aluminium cantilever to reduce tracking distortion. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency while a centre shield plate lowers crosstalk between channels.

Check tonearm compatibility

Verify your tonearm accepts a standard half-inch mount cartridge and can apply a vertical tracking force between 1.8 and 2.2 grams. The package includes four mounting screws, two washers, two hex nuts and a non-magnetic screwdriver for installation. A brush is also supplied for stylus maintenance.

Suits serious vinyl listeners

This cartridge suits listeners who want extended frequency response up to 25000 Hz and channel separation of 27 dB. Buyers needing a moving coil design or a different stylus profile should look elsewhere. The low-resonance polymer housing provides durability for long-term use.

Highlights

  • Elliptical nude stylus cuts tracking distortion with 0.3 x 0.7 mil tip
  • Dual magnets aligned to groove channels deliver 27 dB separation at 1 kHz
  • Paratoroidal coils boost generating efficiency for stronger signal output
  • Centre shield plate between channels reduces crosstalk for cleaner stereo imaging
  • Polymer housing suppresses resonance across 20–25000 Hz frequency response

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What is included in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the VM530EN cartridge, four installation screws, two washers, two hex nuts, a non-magnetic screwdriver and a brush. A compatible headshell, tonearm and phono preamplifier are not included.

How does the elliptical nude stylus differ from other options in the VM line?

The 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus lowers the moving mass of the vibration system, delivering fuller frequency reproduction and less tracking distortion than a bonded stylus.

What does the 20 to 25000 Hz frequency response mean for playback?

The cartridge reproduces the full audible range from 20 Hz to 25000 Hz with a channel separation of 27 dB at 1 kHz when tracking force is set between 1.8 and 2.2 g.

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