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Audio-Technica AT95E

The Audio-Technica AT95E is a budget MM cartridge fitted with an elliptical stylus profile. Its 3.5 mV output level suits the standard MM input of almost any phono stage. Rated tracking force runs from 1.5 to 2.5 g with a nominal setting of 2.0 g, and the ATN95E stylus can be swapped by the owner. Phono Culture lists 11 compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: ATN95E
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3×0.7 (≈7.6×17.8 µm), alt.: 0.4×0.7 ]
Class: Budget

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5.7 g · 17.2 × 17.0 × 30.5 mm
Output Voltage: 3.5 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 20 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 1.5 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 100–200 pF
Tracking Force: 1.5–2.5 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA: 20°
Compliance Value: dynamic 6.5 µm/mN @ 100 Hz, static 20 µm/mN
Cantilever: aluminum
Documents: user manual [pdf]

Additional Info

A forgiving, easy-going MM with a warm, natural midrange that favors vocals over forensic detail. Bass stays modest and controlled rather than deep, and imaging is broad without razor precision, which adds up to a relaxed, musical presentation for rock, jazz and casual long sessions. The elliptical tip sits on an aluminum tubular cantilever, and the stylus is replaceable.

Replacement styluses for Audio-Technica AT95E

Audio-Technica	ATN95EX	Elliptical
Audio-Technica	ATN95C	Conical
JICO	N95E	Elliptical
JICO	N95E Shibata	Shibata
Tonar	485DE	Conical
Tonar	ATN95HE	Hyperelliptical
Tonar	ATN95SH	Shibata
LP Gear	CFN95SE	Elliptical
LP Gear	ATN95VL	MicroLine
LP Gear	ATN95SA	Shibata
Analogis	Black Diamond (ATN95E)	Elliptical

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