Audio Technica AT-VM510xCB - Conical Bonded MM Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica AT-VM510xCB – Reliable, Musical, and Built to Last

The AT-VM510xCB is the perfect entry into the world of premium hi-fi cartridges, delivering smooth, balanced sound with exceptional reliability. As part of Audio-Technica’s VMx Series, this dual moving magnet design introduces upgraded coil materials and improved construction for greater detail, channel separation, and realism—all while maintaining a forgiving conical stylus ideal for older or less-than-perfect records.

🔹 Durable Stylus for Everyday Listening

0.6 mil Conical Bonded Stylus – Tracks the center of the groove, offering forgiving playback with reduced distortion and excellent wear resistance—ideal for budget systems or vintage pressings.

Aluminum Pipe Cantilever – Lightweight and rigid for accurate signal transmission, balancing cost and performance.

Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)

🔹 Engineered for Clarity and Warmth

VM (Vertical Dual Magnet) Generator – Matches the geometry of the original cutting head to provide accurate stereo imaging and improved separation.

PCUHD Coils (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) – Enhances transient response and tone quality with ultra-pure copper wire for nuanced detail and quick dynamics.

Paratoroidal Coil Design – Boosts generator efficiency while reducing distortion, resulting in a more lively and open soundstage.

🔹 Smart, Flexible Mounting for Modern Setups

Threaded Inserts for Easy Installation – No nuts required; just two screws into your standard 1/2" headshell and you're ready to go.

Integrated V-Cut Stylus Guard – Stylus guard includes a visible notch for precise stylus alignment, making cueing safer and easier for beginners and pros alike.

🔹 Ideal for Daily Use or System Upgrades

High Output (5.0 mV) – Works well with most MM phono preamps, offering strong signal levels and wide compatibility.

Durable Polymer Body – Reduces resonance and mechanical interference, ensuring cleaner playback across a variety of systems.

Upgradeable Stylus Options – Accepts other VMx styli, letting you experiment with sonic profiles without changing the cartridge body.

🔹 Technical Specifications

Type: Dual Moving Magnet (VMx Stereo)

Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz

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 – 2.2 g (2.0 g recommended)

Coil Impedance: 3.2 kΩ (1 kHz)

DC Resistance: 750 Ω

Load Impedance: 47 kΩ

Load Capacitance: 150 – 250 pF

Coil Inductance: 480 mH (1 kHz)

Static Compliance: 23 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne

Dynamic Compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°

Stylus Curvature Radius: 0.6 mil

Dimensions (H x W x D): 28.0 mm × 18.3 mm × 17.6 mm

Weight: 7.2 g

Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN10xCB

Whether you're upgrading your first turntable or replacing a worn cartridge, the AT-VM510xCB offers a musically engaging and reliable solution that fits a wide range of systems—and budgets.