VM95 series Elliptical Nude stereo cartridge
The AT-VM95EN, features a Nude Elliptical Diamond. The construction of the stylus being a one piece diamond with a round shank inserted in the cantilever creates a lighter and more rigid transmission system than a diamond tip bonded on a round titanium shank such as in the AT-VM95E. Also the use of nude diamond implies a substantial difference in pricing, yet the quality of the reproduction will be immediately noticed, specifically in the fidelity of high frequencies and in the quality of the transient responses.
VM95 Series - Styli compatibility
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.
AT-VMN95C
AT-VMN95E
AT-VMN95EN
AT-VMN95ML
AT-VMN95SH
AT-VMN95SP
Elliptical Nude Stylus
Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion.
No use of nuts
VM95 Series cartridges features two M2.6 threaded inserts allowing the installation of the cartridge onto tonearm or removable headshell without the use of nuts.Each cartridge is provided with one pair of 8mm M2.6 screws, one pair of 11mm M2.6 screws and two plastic washers.
| Frequency Response |
20 - 23,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation |
22 dB (1 kHz) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle |
23° |
| Stylus Construction |
Nude Round Shank |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
47,000 O |
| Coil Impedance |
3.3 kO (1 kHz) |
| DC Resistance |
485 O |
| Coil Inductance |
550 mH (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage |
3.5 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Output Channel Balance |
2.0 dB (1 kHz) |
| Stylus Shape |
Elliptical |
| Cantilever |
Aluminium Pipe |
| Static Compliance |
20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance |
7 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz) |
| Mounting |
1/2” centres |
| Cartridge Weight |
6.1g |
| Dimensions |
17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm) |
| Accessories Included |
Two 11 mm installation screws;
Two 8 mm installation screws;
Two washers
Non-magnetic screwdriver |
| Model |
AT-VM95EN |
| Recommended Load Capacitance |
100-200 pF |
| Replacement Stylus |
AT-VMN95EN |
| Stylus Size |
0.3 x 0.7 mil |
| Type |
VM Stereo Dual Magnet |
| Wire Used for Coil |
T.P. Copper |
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"The VM95 makes a strong case for being the best affordable cartridge on the market right now. All the versions range between being near or at the top of their respective categories"
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"Audio Technica’s new VM95 range offers extraordinary value at a time when rivals are pricing up. They might not have the low end weight of a Goldring 1012 GX (£250) or a Denon DL-103 (£180 MC), to put them in context, but they have better insight, speed and inner groove performance. Plus you get a nice, simple budget design easy to fit and upgrade."
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