Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

VM95 series Elliptical stereo cartridge.

The AT-VM95E, the new Audio-Technica entry model Elliptical cartridge will replace the legendary AT95E and take advantage of the developments of the AT95EX introduced in 2015. The AT-VM95E features an improved and distinctive design resulting in a more rigid low resonance housing, and two threaded inserts in the cartridge body enabling it to be mounted to the headshell or on an integral tonearm with just two screws, no nuts.

• Aluminium cantilever


• 4.0mV output voltage


• Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies


• Replacement for AT95E and AT95EX cartridges


• 20 to 22,000Hz frequency response

AT-VM95E Specifications

Type: VM Stereo Dual Magnet
Mounting: 1/2" centres
Frequency Response: 20 - 22,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 20 dB (1 kHz)
Output Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
Output Voltage: 4.0 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 23 degree
Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.8 - 2.2g (standard 2.0 g)
Stylus Shape: Elliptical
Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
Stylus Construction: Bonded Round Shank
Cantilever: Aluminium Pipe
Coil Impedance: 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz)
Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz)
DC Resistance: 485 Ω
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: 47,000 Ω
Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
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: Two 11 mm installation screws; Two 8 mm installation screws; Two washers