Audio-Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Cartridge and Headshell Combo Kit

The Audio-Technica VM540ML/H mounts the acclaimed VM540ML dual moving magnet cartridge on an Audio-Technica headshell, aligned and ready to plug into any 4-pin detachable-headshell tonearm. It is one of the most direct routes to audiophile-grade vinyl playback: connect the headshell, set tracking force, and you are hearing a MicroLine stylus at work.

The VM540ML is a standout in Audio-Technica's VM500 Series. Its MicroLine stylus on an aluminum cantilever traces groove detail that conical and elliptical tips leave behind, while the dual magnet (VM) generator mirrors the record groove's own geometry for accurate channel separation. Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency, and a center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk for a wide, precisely focused stereo image. The durable low-resonance polymer housing keeps spurious vibration out of the signal.

For listeners upgrading a stock DJ-style deck, or audiophiles who want a pre-aligned reference cartridge they can move between turntables, the VM540ML/H delivers exceptional resolution with the convenience of a complete drop-in assembly.

Features

• VM540ML dual magnet cartridge with MicroLine stylus, pre-mounted on a headshell
• Aluminum cantilever for responsive, accurate tracking
• Para-toroidal coils improve generating efficiency
• Center shield plate between left and right channels reduces crosstalk
• Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing
• Plug-and-play fit on universal 4-pin detachable-headshell tonearms
• Replacement stylus: VMN40ML (shared with VM740ML)

Technical Specifications

• Model: VM540ML/H
• Type: Dual moving magnet cartridge and headshell combo
• Stylus: MicroLine, nude square shank
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Mount: Universal 1/2-inch, 4-pin headshell connection
• Replacement Stylus: VMN40ML
• Color: Red
• UPC: 4961310137649