Audio-Technica AT-VMN50xSH
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CA$399.00
CA$399.00
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The Audio-Technica AT-VMN50xSH is an ultra-premium, high-fidelity moving magnet replacement stylus engineered in Japan. It steps up performance from the previous models by featuring a Nude Shibata diamond tip mounted to a rigid, lightweight solid boron cantilever. It is designed for audiophiles seeking maximum high-frequency detail, superior transient response, and a rich, warm analog texture.
Key Technical Specifications
- Stylus Shape: 2.7 x 0.26 mil Nude Shibata.
- Cantilever: Solid tapered boron for ultra-fast signal transmission (roughly 2.5x faster than aluminum).
- Tracking Force Range: 1.8 to 2.2 grams (2.0 grams standard recommended tracking force).
- Construction: Nude square shank.
- Aesthetic Identity: Visual brown stylus housing body
Benefits & Performance
- The Shibata Advantage: Originally engineered for quadraphonic playback, the unique shape offers a significantly wider line-contact area. It captures deep subtle textures in complex musical passages while minimizing outer-groove wear.
- Boron Speed: Compared to aluminum cantilevers, the solid boron structure used here is much lighter and stiffer. This minimizes bending and delivers snappy transient audio with deep soundstage realism.
- Reduced Distortion: The elongated vertical contact footprint tracks high-frequency notes securely near the inner grooves, combatting inner-groove distortion flawlessly