Audio Technica VM95 Series Elliptical Stereo Cartridge

Released: 19th January 2023. AT-VM95E 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 20 to 22,000Hz frequency response 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. Our 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 AT-VM9E Series compatibility with the AT-XP Series DJ Cartridges The electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, is fully compatible with all replacement styli of VM95 Series and will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge. So providing improved compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers. VM95 Series electromagnetic engine-body is also compatible with the three replacement styli of the DJ cartridge AT-XP Series, nevertheless, the electromagnetic engine-body of XP-Series, will deliver more output voltage than VM95 Series cartridge in order to provide better compatibility with phono inputs of Professional DJ Mixers. Note that typical tracking force when using XP Series styli is three grams as opposed to two grams for VM95 Series styli. The suspension design and compliance of XP-Series styli have been optimized for intensive DJ’ing, including possible manual cueing and back-cueing. The VM95 Series suspension design and compliances of VM95 Series have been designed for optimum audiophile reproduction. ATN-XP7 ATN-XP5 ATN-XP3 Elliptical Bonded 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. Specifications Cartridge & Stylus Frequency Response    20 - 22,000 Hz Channel Separation    20 dB (1 kHz) Vertical Tracking Angle    23° Vertical Tracking Force    1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard) Stylus Construction    Bonded Round Shank Recommended Load Impedance    47,000 Ω Coil Impedance    3.3 kΩ (1 kHz) DC Resistance    485 Ω Coil Inductance    550 mH (1 kHz) Output Voltage    4.0 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) Output Channel Balance    2.0 dB (1 kHz) Stylus Shape    Elliptical Cantilever    Aluminium Pipe Static Compliance    17 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 Model    AT-VM95E Recommended Load Capacitance    100-200 pF Replacement Stylus    AT-VMN95E Stylus Size    0.3 x 0.7 mil Type    VM Stereo Dual Magnet Wire Used for Coil    T.P. Copper