VM540ML mm phono cartridge with MicroLine stylus

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VM540ML

One of the 9 NEW VM series mm cartridges

Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge with MicroLine™ stylus

MicroLine™ profile diamond stylus
VM type dual magnet system
Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency
Aluminium tapered cantilever
Centre shield plate between stereo channels
Durable low resonance polymer housing

Audio-Technica’s internationally-patented Dual Magnet design replicates the structure of the cutter head.

Instead of using a single, large magnet, the two magnets are arranged in the shape of a "V". The two magnets are positioned precisely to match the positions of the left and right channels in the stereo groove walls. Consequently, the VM design ensures outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response and superb tracking.

Para-toroidal generating system

Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency and offers superb linearity, since leakage of magnetic flux in this continuous and unitised magnetic circuit is low. Permeability of the cores is also optimised through the use of laminated cores.

Centre shield plate reduces crosstalk

A permalloy centre shield plate enables the effective separation of left and right channels, suppressing electrical crosstalk to below 40dB. This is similar to the actual crosstalk value found in the grooves of the record itself.

500 Series

Standard cartridge body fitted with the para-toroidal coils, centre shield plate, and 6N-OFC coil wire which is the same as 500 series.

ype	VM Type
Mounting	1/2” centres
Frequency Response	20 - 27,000Hz
Channel Separation	28dB (1kHz)
Output Channel Balance	1.0dB (1kHz)
Output Voltage	4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Vertical Tracking Angle	23˚
Vertical Tracking Force Range	1.8 – 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus Shape	MicroLine™
Stylus Size	0.12 x 2.2 mil
Stylus Construction	Nude Square Shank
Cantilever	Aluminium Tapered Pipe
Coil Impedance	2,700Ω (1kHz)
Static Compliance	40 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance	10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Recommended Load Impedance	47,000Ω
Recommended Load Capacitance	100 – 200pF
Weight	6.4g
Dimensions	17.3 (H) x 17.0 (W) x 28.2 (L) mm
Replacement Stylus	VMN40ML
Accessories Included	Cartridge installation screws 5mm ×2 and 10mm ×2, Washer ×2, Hexagon nut ×2, Non-magnetic screwdriver ×1, Brush ×1, Lead wire set ×1

(VM540ML)

SKU	VM540ML
Brand	AUDIO TECHNICA
Shipping Weight	0.0710kg
Shipping Width	0.060m
Shipping Height	0.080m
Shipping Length	0.040m
Shipping Cubic	0.000192000m3

1 Year Warranty

Big improvement on my old cartridge

26 October 2024
I had to replace my old 90s Dual cartridge. It’s always sounded fine to me, nothing I could criticise in isolation. However, the difference with this one is very noticeable. Really happy with it. Also, thanks for making a firm recommendation. I was a bit lost in a sea of choices. It was posted to me immediately too, great service. Only downside - I dropped one of the tiny nuts inside my turntable and I had to pull the thing apart to retrieve it! Cheers!

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audio technical VM540ML

1 January 2019
Hi Brian, I have been meaning to write this review since receiving my VM 540ML cartridge from Decibel HiFi a while ago. This cart is a gem. Smooth detailed sound and tracks beautifully. I have, in recent years had an Ortofon 2M Black and prior to that Goldring 1042, both very good cartridges, but the Audio technical takes the cake for overall performance and ease of set up. It has performed perfectly in rega RB 250 and RB300 arms and now resides in and Audio Technical AT 1005 mk2. It’s a keeper! Thanks to decibel hi fi for the great and friendly service. Best Regards, Barry, Woodend Vic

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