Audio-Technica VM540ML/H

This pre-mounted cartridge gets you in the groove

What makes one stylus better than another? The shape and mounting of the stylus — the tiny diamond that traces a record's grooves — is where small changes make a big difference in sound quality. The Audio-Technica VM540ML features an advanced 2.2 x 0.12 mil MicroLine stylus that gets deep into the cut and reproduces the smallest details of the music.

This premium cartridge comes pre-mounted in an AT-HS10BK universal headshell designed to fit a standard 1/2" mount for compatibility with a wide range of turntables.The headshell is suitable only for S- or J-shaped tonearms.

Product highlights:

• high-quality phono cartridge pre-mounted in an lightweight headshell
• suitable for S- or J-shaped tonearms only

VM540ML Cartridge:

• dual moving magnet design for excellent stereo separation
• center shield plate between left and right channels reduces crosstalk
• durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing
• 2.2 x 0.12 mil MicroLine stylus traces grooves extremely accurately
  • multilevel shape reduces wear on records
• all-metal cantilever
• frequency response 20-27,000 Hz
• output voltage: 4.0 mV
• stereo separation: 28 dB
• channel balance: 1.0 dB
• tracking force range: 1.8-2.2 grams
• recommended tracking force: 2.0 grams
• load impedance: 47k ohms
• 3/4"W x 3/4"H x 1-1/8"D
• cartridge weight: 6.4 grams

AT-HS10 Headshell:

• lightweight aluminum 1/2"-mount headshell
• finger lift is positioned near the front of headshell to enable precise placement of stylus
• gold-plated lead wires resist corrosion to ensure good signal transfer
• 13/16"W x 1/2"H x 2"D
• weight: 0.4 oz.
• warranty: 1 year
• MFR # AT-VM540ML/H
• Item # 057VM540H
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