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Audio-Technica AT-VM95E

The Audio-Technica AT-VM95E is a budget MM cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile and a healthy 4 mV output, so any standard MM phono input will drive it properly. Its rated tracking force runs from 1.8 to 2.2 grams with 2.0 grams as the nominal setting. The AT-VMN95E stylus slides out for easy user replacement, and Phono Culture lists 6 compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Mounting
standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
6.1 g · 17.2 × 18.9 × 28.3 mm
Output Voltage
4 mV
Frequency Response
20–22 000 Hz
Channel Separation
20 dB
Channel Balance
2.0 dB (1 kHz)
Recommended Load
47 kΩ || 100–200 pF
Tracking Force
1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA
23°
Compliance Value
static 17 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne; dynamic 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Cantilever
aluminium pipe
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Additional Info

The AT-VM95E goes for a balanced, forgiving presentation rather than forensic detail. Vocals come through natural and warm, bass stays reasonably tight without crowding the mix, and the elliptical stylus on an aluminium tube cantilever tracks calmly even on so-so pressings. The stylus is replaceable, so upkeep stays easy. It suits vinyl newcomers and all-genre casual listening on modest to mid-tier setups.

Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica AT-VM95E

Audio-TechnicaAT-VMN95MLMicroLine
Audio-TechnicaAT-VMN95SHShibata
Audio-TechnicaAT-VMN95CConical
Audio-TechnicaAT-VMN95EBKElliptical
Audio-TechnicaAT-VMN95SPConical
Audio-TechnicaAT-VMN95ENElliptical
Sound × Setup
Detail
62%
IGD Control
55%
Noise Suppression
60%
Dynamics—Attack
64%
Soundstage/Imaging
58%
Bass Density
61%
Vocals/Midrange
66%
Forgiving Character
78%
Tonearm mass medium 43%
light 14%·heavy 43%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 39–42 dB 60%
35–38 dB 20%·43–46 dB 20%
AT-VM95E (MM) requires heavy tonearm (optimal match). Preamp gain 39–42 dB sufficient for MM output. Low capacitance design minimizes treble peaks—ideal for high-compliance arms. VTF 1.9–2.1g. Compatible with most turntables; verify tonearm mass ≥10g for best tracking.
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