Sub-$50 Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Mono MM Phono Cartridge Delivers a Surprisingly Powerful Output: Offers Easy Mounting, Ideal for Older Turntables and Entry-Level Models
Have a new entry-level turntable or an older rig you want to test out with a new cartridge? The sub-$50 and Stereophile Class D Recommended Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual MM phono cartridge is a win-win proposition. Featuring a 0.3 x 0.7-mil elliptical stylus that fits half-inch mount ‘tables as well as dual magnets that match the stereo left and right channels on your LPs, AT-VM95E delivers a surprisingly powerful 4.0 mV output and offers levels of tonal detail and instrumental separation. A durable, low-resonance polymer housing includes threaded inserts to enable AT-VM95E to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all Audio-Technica VM95 Series models share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.
- VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus
- Aluminum cantilever
- Specially wound coils increase output voltage
- Durable low-resonance polymer housing
- Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts required
- Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus
Channel Separation: 20 (dB at 1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
Output: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
Mount: Half-inch
Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E
Coil Impedance: 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance: 485 ohms
Load Capacitance: 100 to 200 pF
Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
Dimensions (HWD): 0.68" x 0.74" x 1.20"
Weight: 0.22 oz.
Accessories Included: Two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers