Audio-Technica VM540ML cartridge

SKU: ATVM540ML

$279.00

AUDIO-TECHNICA VM540ML CARTRIDGE

Audio Technica's VM540ML cartridge improves upon and continues the highly regarded and best-buy rated lineage of the AT440ML series.

It features a MicroLine stylus which enables extremely accurate groove tracking. Distorion is low even on the inner circumference of a record because the curvature radius of the stylus tip does not alter even if the stylus becomes worn. The VM540ML is furnished with a durable low-resonance polymer housing. The VMN40ML MicroLine nude stylus has a multilevel shape for reduced wear on the stylus and individual records.

Audio-Technica VM540ML cartridge specifications
- Type: VM
- Frequency response: 20 ~ 27,000 Hz
- Output voltage: 4.0 mV (1kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
- Channel separation: 30 dB (1kHz)
- Output balance: 1.0 dB (1kHz)
- Tracking force: 1.8 ~ 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Coil impedance: 2.7 kΩ (1kHz)
- DC resistance: 800 Ω
- Load impedance: 47 kΩ
- Load capacitance: 100 ~ 200 pF
- Coil inductance: 460 mH (1kHz)
- Static compliance: 40 × 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic compliance: 10 × 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
- Stylus: Nude Microline (2.2 × 0.12 mil)
- Cantilever: Aluminum tapered pipe
- Vertical tracking angle: 23 °
- Dimensions: 17.3(H) × 17.0(W) × 28.2(D) mm
- Weight: 6.4 g
- Replacment stylus: VMN40ML
- Accessories: Cartridge installtion screws 5mm × 2, 10 mm × 2, Washer × 2, Hexagon nut × 2, Non-magnetic screwdriver × 1, Brush × 1, Lead wire set × 1

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Clarity and transparency

Just what I needed. This cart breathes new life into old records, also minimizes surface noise. What a bargain!

Best phono cartridge yet!

I’ve owned dozens of phono cartridges, many of them far more expensive than the VM540ML. Honestly had this been the first phono cartridge I had purchased, I’d have no reason to look any further. You cannot go wrong with the VM540ML. It really is that good. Exceptional clarity and detail. You’ll hear music you’d never heard before on your records. The treble and bass are perfectly balanced while the midrange sings beautifully. Also the ML stylus is known to last well over 1,000 hours of playing time, whereas elliptical stylus only lasts 200-300 hours. Seriously, this is a great cartridge without peers, be it MM or MC, the VM540ML is “the best of the best”! Happy listening!

Excellent!

The AT-VM540ML is excellent! It improves on the AT-440MLb, which I have been using for the last 2 years. It has better bass, smoother highs, and truly superb tracking. If you've been using the 440 and you're wondering if it's worth it to get the 540, go for it!

LP Belt response

Extremely responsive and rood pricing and availability

Wrong Needle

I received the stylus in a timely manner. But it turned out to be the incorrect stylus. This turned out to be my fault because I did not research the type of cartridge that was on my turntable.

Stylus for Sanyo GXT-140 GXT 140 GXT140 turntable

made the record player sound 100 times better, like new again

Fantastic Cartridge at an affordable price!

I was using the cartridge that came with my turntable which was an Audio Technica lower end cartridge. It sounded pretty good but it came to replace it. I wanted something that wasn't going to be too pricey as the turntable that I was replacing the cartridge on is a Crosley C200 which is a low end turntable. I came across LP tunes and found this replacement cartridge. I figured the price is right and it's not as cheap (you get what you pay for) as the cartridge the Crosley C200 came with. WOW and WOW!! what a major difference. So the replacement cartridge (if I was to get the exact same one that the Crosley C200 came with) is $22 bucks and for $20 more I got the LP CF3600LE and man I couldn't be happier! This sounds WAY better than what came with the turntable, and I didn't have to pay over a $100 to replace a cartridge for a lower end turntable. I can hear more detailed sounds now. I have higher end turntables and when it's time to replace the cartridge, I'm gonna order from LP Tunes. I couldn't be happier.

Phonograph needle and belt

The items worked very well. Made it sound like new.

Stylus for Sony HP-188 HP 188 HP188 turntable

Just what I needed

HappyDee

The belt we ordered from LPTunes worked great! The ordering process was easy and delivery was fast.

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