M dual Magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil Conical stylus
Aluminum cantilever
Specially wound coils increase output voltage
Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to head shell with just two screws - no nuts required
Universal 1/2"-mount head shell for 4-pin Turntable cartridges
Product Specifications
Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 3 inches
Item Weight: 0.32 ounces
Manufacturer: Audio-Technica
ASIN: B07JKG3GHB
Country of Origin: Japan
Item model number: AT-VM95SP/H
Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars 148Reviews
Best Sellers Rank: #16,629 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #145 in DJ Turntable Cartridges
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: October 12, 2018
Product Information
From the manufacturer
Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP/H
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
Vertical Tracking Force: 4.5-5.5 g (5.0 g standard)
Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
Stylus Shape: 3.0 mil conical
Mount: Half-inch
Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit
The AT-VM95SP/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SP dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell.
This VM95 Series cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. While this cartridge is designed to play 78 RPM mono records, it is, nevertheless, a stereo cartridge, allowing users to choose between the left and right channels, which can be especially helpful in archiving applications to minimize noise and distortion.
VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus for 78 RPM records
Aluminum cantilever
Durable low-resonance polymer housing
Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required
Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus
VM95 Series 78 rpm SP Cartridge
Since SP records have monaural modulation, when combining an SP stylus with a stereo body, such as the AT-VM95SP, it is recommended to use the “MONO ON” function “ of your standard Stereo Phono Preamplifier to minimize record surface noise. AT-VM95SP, as stereo cartridge for SP mono records, when used with a dedicated archiving phono preamplifierequalizer incorporating various functions to generate a mono signal from Stereo inputs (Mono L+R, Mono L, Mono R, LR Variable Mix) allows professional archivers to minimize noise and distortion by sampling the least damage side of the grooves from an old record.
Preassembled With AT-HS6BK Headshell
The AT-VM95SP cartridge is fitted onto the 9g aluminiumdie cast body headshell.
Conical Bonded (3 mil) Stylus
A conical bonded stylus with a large curvature radius at the tip. The curvature radius is 3 mil, and suitable for playing 78 RPM records from a wide variety of eras.
VM95 Series - Styli Compatibility
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play. Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.
Our 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 your 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.
The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.
Trusted by Professionals
Whether it’s on the boardroom table, the stage or in the studio, Audio-Technica products are trusted time and again by industry professionals looking for reliable, lovingly developed audio products for all budgets. It’s Audio-Technica’s commitment to innovation and meticulous design that ensure professionals turn to us to provide solutions in conferencing, houses of worship, broadcasting, live sound, recording studios and beyond.
50 Years of Devotion to Music
For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the high level. Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.
A Legacy in Innovation
Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products. It’s expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. A self-made man and audiophile, it all started in his workshop, with the hand crafting of stereo cartridges.
A Passion for Listening
Humility, passion, creativity and expertise in sound are the core values behind Audio-Technica’s legacy, greatly inspired by its founder - whose imprint on the company’s philosophy is still felt today. Audio-Technica’s passion for listening evolved in the 70’s, when it started designing headphones, building upon a legacy in innovation, meticulous engineering and artistic design.Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.
The AT-VM95SP/H combo kit includes the at-vm95sp dual moving magnet cartridge pre-mounted on the at-hs6bk head shell.