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Audio-Technica VM520EB
The Audio-Technica VM520EB uses the brand's dual magnet VM design at the entry level. Its 4.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. The elliptical stylus tracks from 1.8 to 2.2 g with 2.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the VMN20EB, and Phono Culture lists 4 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.4 g · 17.3 × 17.0 × 28.2 mm
- Output Voltage
- 4.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–23 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 27 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 100–200 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g)
- VTA
- 23°
- Compliance Value
- 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Cantilever
- aluminum pipe
Additional Info
The Audio-Technica VM520EB carries a balanced, forgiving character with a smooth, easygoing presentation. Natural vocal timbre and solid imaging come through without harshness, while a slightly relaxed edge on inner-groove detail keeps things gentle on older or brighter pressings. The elliptical stylus on an aluminum cantilever is user-replaceable when worn. Vocal-driven material and mainstream rock or pop on modest to mid-tier systems suit it best.
Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica VM520EB
| Audio-Technica | VMN30EN | Nude Elliptical |
| Audio-Technica | VMN40ML | MicroLine |
| Audio-Technica | VMN50SH | Shibata |
| LP Gear | ATN125SLC | Special Line Contact |
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add 01/18/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026