audio technica / VM540ML

Standard model VM type stereo cartridge equipped with micro linear needles. Even if the needle wears, the radius of curvature of the needle tip does not change, so the inner circumference of the record has low distortion.

■ Product specifications
Model: VM type
Reproduction frequency range: 20-27,000Hz
Output voltage: 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Channel separation: 28dB (1kHz)
Output balance: 1.0dB (1kHz)
Needle pressure: 1.8-2.2g (2.0g standard)
Coil impedance: 2.7kΩ (1kHz)
DC resistance: 800 Ω
Load resistance: 47kΩ
Load capacity: 100-200pF
Coil inductance: 460mH (1kHz)
Static compliance: 40×10-6cm/dyne
Dynamic compliance: 10×10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)
Stylus: Solid micro linear needle (2.2×0.12mil)
Cantilever: Aluminum taper pipe
Vertical tracking angle: 23°
External dimensions: H17.3 x W17.0 x D28.2mm
Weight: 6.4

■ Accessories
・Cartridge mounting screw 5mm × 2 10mm × 2, washer × 2, hexagon nut × 2,
Non-magnetic driver x 1, brush x 1, lead wire set x 1