Audio-Technica"s AT100E VM stereo cartridge features a structure that improves performance of the vibration system, allowing the stylus perfect contact to the record surface. Additionally, it adopts a lossless Paratoroidal generator coil system to their cartridge bodies that results in peak generating efficiency. Stacking two cores makes further improvements to high frequency characteristics by separating the right-and-left channels from the center shield plate, resulting in reduced electrical cross talk. The VM type AT100-series" dual magnet vibration and generation systems have been highly praised all over the world and have become a long-selling series. The lightweight aluminum AT-HS10BK is a universal 1/2"-mount head shell for 4-pin turntable cartridges. Featuring an aluminum die-cast body, the AT-HS10BK is designed to keep vibration to the bare minimum. The finger lift is positioned near the front of head shell to enable precise placement of the stylus onto the record. The head shell is equipped with gold-plated lead wires for lossless signal transmission and comes with mounting screws. Fits the AT-LP120-USB and AT-LP1240-USB direct-drive turntables.