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Audio Technica VM540ML/H Moving Magnet Cartridge with HS10 Headshell

SKU 64500
Original price £249.99 - Original price £249.99
Original price
£249.99
£249.99 - £249.99
Current price £249.99

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  • Free & Next-Day Delivery Available

    Free & Next-Day Delivery Available

  • Hassle-Free Returns Within 30 Days

    Hassle-Free Returns Within 30 Days

  • 1 Year Warranty

    1 Year Warranty for Peaceful Ownership

Audio Technica VM540ML/H Moving Magnet Cartridge with HS10 Headshell

The Audio Technica VM540ML/H features a standard model with a Microlinear stylus, pre-assembled with a lightweight aluminium headshell (AT-HS10). Distortion is kept low, even on the inner circumference of a record, because the curvature radius of the stylus tip remains unchanged even with wear.

Internationally-Patented Dual Magnet Design

Audio-Technica’s patented Dual Magnet design replicates the structure of the cutter head. Instead of a single large magnet, two magnets are arranged in a "V" shape, precisely positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo groove walls. This design ensures outstanding channel separation, extended frequency response, and superb tracking.

Para-toroidal Generating System

Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency and offer superb linearity, as 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 for Reduced Crosstalk

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

Preassembled With HS10 Headshell

The VM540ML cartridge is fitted onto a die-cast aluminium HS10 Headshell, suitable for 4-pin turntable arms, providing convenience and ease of installation.

Microlinear Stylus

The Microlinear profile diamond stylus offers high-frequency response with less wear and distortion compared to elliptical or conventional linear contact styli, ensuring accurate sound reproduction.

  • Aluminium Tapered Cantilever:
    Crafted with an aluminium tapered cantilever, this cartridge ensures both strength and precision for optimal performance.
  • Para-toroidal Coils Improve Generating Efficiency:
    Enhanced by para-toroidal coils, this cartridge maximises generating efficiency, resulting in clear and accurate audio reproduction.
  • Centre Shield Plate Reduces Crosstalk:
    A centre shield plate strategically placed between the left and right channels effectively minimises crosstalk, delivering clean and precise sound separation.
  • Durable Low Resonance Polymer Housing:
    Housed in a durable low resonance polymer body, this cartridge offers resilience and stability while minimising unwanted vibrations for superior audio quality.
  • Pre-assembled with Lightweight Aluminium Headshell (AT-HS10):
    Conveniently pre-assembled with a lightweight aluminium headshell (AT-HS10), this cartridge facilitates quick and hassle-free setup procedures for an enhanced user experience.

Cartridge & Stylus Information
Frequency Response20 - 27,000Hz
Channel Separation28dB (1kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle23˚
Vertical Tracking Force1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus ConstructionNude Square Shank
Recommended Load Impedance47,000Ω
Coil Impedance2,700Ω (1kHz)
Output Voltage4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Output Channel Balance1.0dB (1kHz)
Stylus ShapeMicrolinear
CantileverAluminium Tapered Pipe
Static Compliance40 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance10 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (100Hz)
Mounting1/2” centres
Dimensions17.3 (H) x 17.0 (W) x 28.2 (L) mm
Accessories IncludedCartridge installation screws 5mm ×2 and 10mm ×2, Washer ×2, Hexagon nut ×2
Recommended Load Capacitance100 – 200pF
Replacement StylusVMN40ML
Stylus Size0.12 x 2.2 mil
TypeVM Type
Weight16.8g

  • Audio Technica VM540ML/H Moving Magnet Cartridge with HS10 Headshell
  • Cartridge installation screws 5mm ×2 and 10mm ×2
  • Washer ×2
  • Hexagon nut ×2

Delivery is made by common carrier next working day. Delivery is FREE for orders in-stock and over £100 or £9.99 for orders less than £100 or special delivery items.

Statutory Cancellation Right

You have the statutory right to cancel your order for any reason within 14 days beginning with the day you receive the item (please see clause 2 of our Conditions of Sale for the full instructions on cancellation and further information on your right of cancellation). We only accept cancellations via phone - 0115 975 8613, email - sales@superfi.co.uk or post - Superfi Returns, DB House, Rani Drive, Nottingham, NG5 1RF, United Kingdom.

Our Voluntary Returns Policy

As well as your statutory cancellation rights described above, you can return most products within 30 days of receipt of the products if the products are complete and are in an unused and undamaged condition. We only accept returns via phone - 0115 975 8613 or post - Superfi Returns, DB House, Rani Drive, Nottingham, NG5 1RF, United Kingdom.

Please note that this returns policy doesn't affect your statutory rights and therefore doesn't affect your right of cancellation as described above.

Please note that you must return each item in the same condition in which you received it. This means that new items must be returned new, unused and complete (including all accessories). Refunds for returned items that are not received in this condition, may be reduced.

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