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Review on Enhance Your Audio Experience with Audio-Technica VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Elliptical Bonded Stereo Turntable Cartridge in Striking Purple by Nick Ross

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I would recommend the VM520E stylus over the VM540ML.

I chose the VM520EB after trying (and disappointing) the VM540ML. In the end everything was checked. Very detailed and accurate but not penetrating at all (unlike the 540ML)! Pleasant bass, high frequencies, attention to detail. Excellent directional stability and with good pressure, no noticeable hiss. I've compared it to the previous model, the AT100E, and it's noticeably better in every way, although the AT100E is very smooth and a great operator. I switched the stylus from AT520EB to AT100E and it worked very well with the AT100E cartridge. I prefer VM520EB Ortofon 2M Blue and Red and AT-VM95EN.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Doubtful

Comments (12)

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June 14, 2023
I would recommend the stylus from the VM520E over the VM540ML.
February 06, 2023
Nice cartridge... but...
January 22, 2023
Great sound and good value
January 18, 2023
Nice cartridge... but...
January 06, 2023
Great quality and sound for a mid priced phono cartridge ...
January 02, 2023
Love my newly upgraded music
December 31, 2022
Excellent step up from my old AT3600L
December 30, 2022
Plug and Play AT-LP120XUSB
December 07, 2022
Great cartrdige / headshell combo kit! Great upgrade the AT-LP120XUSB!
December 06, 2022
Sounds good, tracks well!