

Audio-Technica Consumer Dual Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge & Headshell Combo Kit | Elliptical Bonded
To achieve a comprehensive transformation of your vinyl audio experience, equip your tonearm with the Dual Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge & Headshell Combo Kit from Audio-Technica. This kit comprises the AT-LT10 universal headshell along with the pre-mounted AT-VM520xEB dual moving magnet cartridge featuring an elliptical bonded stylus. Both components belong to the AT-VMx series, and the cartridge is specifically designed to enhance warmth and realism in your analog audio. The 0.3 x 0.7 mil stylus enhances tracking accuracy within the grooves, thereby improving audio quality. The cartridge is engineered to replicate the cutter heads utilized for vinyl masters, employing the same 90° V-shape configuration to ensure optimal tracking accuracy, channel separation, and clarity. Additional attributes include optimized PCUHD copper in both coils, simplified installation, and more.
PCUHD Copper
- Pure Copper Ultrahigh Drawability, commonly referred to as PCUHD, is utilized for the copper wire found in the two paratoroidal coils of the cartridge's generator.
- Two coils are supplied for each channel, with one positioned behind the other to enhance efficiency.
- In comparison to earlier models, the number of coil turns has been decreased in the AT-VMx, allowing the cartridge to respond more swiftly to variations in your music.
- This configuration is designed to produce a richer and more detailed sonic reproduction that reacts more promptly, resulting in clearer sound and an enhanced transient response.
Easy Cartridge Installation
Featuring a V-cut in the AT-VMx flip-up protector, you can quickly reference the position of the stylus, which also acts as a guide for accurately lowering the stylus onto the record. Additionally, the cartridge is simpler to install compared to numerous other models, needing only two screws and no nuts to securely attach to a headshell.
AT-LT10 Headshell
The universal LT10 headshell is compatible with the provided AT-VM520xEB dual moving magnet cartridge, as well as any 1/2"-compatible 4-pin cartridges, whether they have threaded inserts or not. During installation, the elongated holes allow for precise positioning and overhang adjustment using the included mounting screws. After installation, the headshell's ultra-lightweight die-cast aluminum design and OFC (oxygen-free copper) lead wires significantly reduce vibration and ensure high-quality audio output. To prevent you from inadvertently dropping the needle on the record, the headshell features a slip-resistant finger lift that offers secure and accurate control over needle placement.
Additional Features
- Two magnets positioned to match the left and right channels in the groove for optimal separation and extended frequency response
- Center shield plate for left/right separation that reduces crosstalk and maintains a clear stereo image
- Durable low-resonance polymer housing
- Aluminum cantilever
- Compatible with all stereo AT-VMx replacement styli
General |
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Headshell | 1/2" |
Stylus Type | 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical Bonded |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Output Voltage | 5.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
Channel Separation | 24 dB (1 kHz) |
Output Balance | 1.5 dB (1 kHz) |
Tracking Force | 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g Standard) |
Coil Impedance | 3.2 Kilohms |
DC Resistance | 750 Ohms |
Recommended Load Impedance | 47 Kilohms |
Recommended Load Capacitance | 150 to 250 pF |
Coil Inductance | 480 mH (1 kHz) |
Static Compliance | 23 × 10^(-6) cm/dyne |
Dynamic Compliance | 7 x 10^(-6) cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
Stylus Curvature Radius | 0.3 x 0.7 mil |
Cantilever | Aluminum Pipe |
Vertical Tracking Angle | 20° |
Physical |
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Material of Construction | Aluminum, Copper |
Dimensions | 2.7 x 0.8 x 0.7" / 67.4 x 21.5 x 18.5 mm |
Weight | 0.6 oz / 18.3 g |

