Audio-Technica AT-VM530xEN

Audio-Technica AT-VM530xEN - Cartridge for pickup, ideal for audiophiles seeking extremely detailed, natural, and dynamic playback. It is part of the VMx series – a premium line with dual moving magnet (MM), designed to faithfully reproduce the expressiveness of vinyl recordings.

The design with two stacked coils for each channel, together with the PCUHD® wire (ultra-pure copper), ensures excellent stereo separation, a quick response to transients, and a clear sound image. The nude elliptical stylus (0.3 × 0.7 mil), lighter than standard options, reduces distortion and improves groove tracking, providing precise and open playback.

Installation is straightforward due to the integrated threaded inserts, and the V-shaped guide in the stylus protector allows for correct positioning on the disc.

Main features:

• Hi-Fi pickup cartridge
• Type: Dual Moving Magnet (MM)
• Aluminium cantilever
• Elliptical stylus of 0.3 × 0.7 mil – for fine tracking and minimal distortion
• Output voltage: 3.2 mV
• Channel separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz
• Frequency response: 20 – 25,000 Hz
• Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g (range: 1.8 – 2.2 g)
• Easy mounting – threaded inserts + stylus protector with V guide
• Replacement stylus: AT-VMN30xEN (sold separately)
• Includes: M2.6 screws (10, 8 and 5 mm) × 2 / washers × 2 / threaded hole: M2.6 × 2

Technical specifications:

• Coil impedance: 3.2 kΩ
• Coil inductance: 480 mH
• DC resistance: 750 Ω
• Recommended load impedance: 47 kΩ
• Recommended load capacitance: 150 – 250 pF
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°
• Static compliance: 23 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyn
• Dynamic compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyn (100 Hz)
• Dimensions: 28 × 18.3 × 17.6 mm
• Weight: 7.2 g