Audio-Technica - AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue

This replaced a dj stylus I used for almost ten years. Since I don’t dj anymore I wanted a new needle for listening to records. This cartridge/stylus combo is brilliant. The sound is warm and crisp. The ability to change out the needles makes this a no-brainer. At first I had a few skips but after adjusting the alignment now it sets right in the groove and plays wonderfully. I highly recommend this product or any of the combos in this line - they are all great.

I have the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK turntable and it came with the Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H cartridge. I bought the table in the fall of 2021, and that needle lasted until last month (March 2024) when it just bent to far, that it started making squelching noises. I feared it scratched my new Miles Davis and BROCKHAMPTON LPs. So, I at first bought the Audio Technica AT-VM95SH (no headshell), but while that is a more expensive stlyus, it's lifespan was far shorter than the Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H. Also, I was a bit squeemish about installing the stylus into the original headshell. So I exchanged it for the Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H with the headshell installed. So far, I have had no issues, and it was aligned perfectly. The sound is great and I do not yet regret the purchase.

Easy to connect to the arm. No hassle, sounds amazing and a more clear, makes ur music sound the way it should.

Best performaning stylus for the price, hands down. Outperforms every other stylus in the price range (and some pricier Ortofon options as well). Checked alignment after installing on my Technics SL-D1 and was pleasantly surprised to find it already dialed in.

Ordered this headshell/cartridge kit to upgrade from the Audio-Technica AT-VM95E/H (Green) that came standard with the AT-LP120-USB. While this is only a basic 2 steps up from the E the sound and fidelity are quite a bit improved. The only issue is the stylus in the headshell was not correct for my turntable, when I put the Stevenson Protractor on the plinth I had to move stylus outward to get the proper overhang and angle. AT claims that the stylus headshell comes preset from them, but this isn't right considering the different overhangs for their various turntables not to mention other makes of turntables and whether they have a straight or s-shaped tone arm. For those of you who don't understand what I just described I recommend going on YouTube, there are some great videos on how to setup your turntable.