Created expressly for the turntablist, featuring tight suspension for unmatched tracking force.

Best cartridge in the 500 series for scratching

Tight suspension performs at any tracking weight

New industrial design

Designed with the most demanding cueing in mind, the 520.V3 offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of products. The results: this cartridge can take the most demanding loads and deliver on point tracking during backspinning and scratching.

Available in the following version:

Twin Pack H4S
Two cartridges conveniently pre-mounted on Stanton H4S silver headshells.

Perfect for:
Hip-hop / Scratch DJs

Stanton 520 V3 Description Measurement:

Frequency Response 20 to 17 kHz

Output @ 1kHz: 6.0mV

Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: 27dB

Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: within 2 dB

Tracking Force: 2 to 5 grams

Stylus Tip: Spherical .7 mil

Special High Polish

DC Resistance: 535 ohms.

Inductance: 400 mH

Cartridge Weight: 5.5 grams

Tracking Ability: 80µ @ 3 grams

Recommended Load: 47k ohms and 275 pF

Replacement Stylus: N 520

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