Audio Technica AT-VM95E Elliptical Stereo Cartridge

AT-VM95E is the new entry model elliptical cartridge from Audio Technica, which replaces the legendary AT95E.

Taking advantage of the AT95E developments introduced in 2015, AT-VM95E features an improved and distinctive design, resulting in a more rigid, low-resonance housing, and two threaded inserts in the cartridge body. This enables the cartridge to be mounted direct to the headshell, or onto an integral tonearm with just two screws, no nuts required.

Features

• Aluminium cantilever
• 4.0mV output voltage
• Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
• Replacement for AT95E and AT95EX
• 20Hz to 22,000Hz frequency response

Specifications

• Model: AT-VM95E
• Type: VM Stereo Dual Magnet
• Mounting: 1/2" centres
• Frequency Response: 20 - 22,000Hz
• Channel Separation: 20dB (1kHz)
• Output Channel Balance: 2.0dB (1kHz)
• Output Voltage: 4.0mV (@ 1kHz, 5cm/sec)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.8 - 2.2g (standard 2.0g)
• Stylus Shape: Elliptical
• Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Stylus Construction: Bonded Round Shank
• Cantilever: Aluminium Pipe
• Coil Impedance: 3.3kΩ (1kHz)
• Coil Inductance: 550mH (1kHz)
• DC Resistance: 485Ω
• Static Compliance: 17 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 7 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
• Wire Used for Coil: T.P. Copper
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000Ω
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200pF
• Cartridge Weight: 6.1g
• Dimensions: 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm)
• Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E
• Accessories Included: x2 11mm installation screws, x2 8mm installation screws, x2 washers

Stylus Compatibility

Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Common timeframes are around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a microlinear stylus, and around 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

The VM95 Series dual moving-magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when the diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

All six models of VM95 Series cartridges use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.