Audio Technica AT-VM95C Cartridge

This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge’s special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws, no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli. 

Features...

• VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus
• Entry-level phono cartridge
• Aluminium cantilever
• 4.0mV output voltage
• Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
• 20 to 20,000Hz frequency response

The VM95C

The AT-VM95C, the new Audio-Technica entry model Conical cartridge will replace the legendary AT90 Series models such as the AT91, AT91R and CN5625AL. Also, the AT-VM95C is a “budget” cartridge featuring a conical stylus, the compatibility in the range will allow you to upgrade with any of the 4 other LP styli of the Series such as Elliptical, Elliptical Nude, Microlinear and Shibata

Mix and Match Your Styli

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. 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 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.

Conical Bonded Stylus

The benefit of conical styli, even if the cartridge is "lean", is the ball surface of the stylus touches the groove of vinyl records precisely.

Specifications...

• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 18 (dB at 1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• DC Resistance: 485 ohms
• Load Capacitance: 100 to 200 pF
• Output: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Balance: 2.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape: 0.6 mil conical
• Weight: 6.1 g
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 17.2 × 18.9 × 28.3  mm

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