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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for audio cartridges.

You might not think of your cartridge as a separate component, but it is. And while you can play vinyl without a cartridge, you can't play records without a stylus. It's the key piece of hardware that connects your turntable to your amplifier, and it's an important part of the playback chain. So when shopping for a new turntable, here are some cartridges to consider.

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  1. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent cartridge...Excellent cartridge for my Audio Technica turntable. I highly recommend this for new turntables...Excellent secondary head to listen used records. Good sound. Recommended for spare you better head ."

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    The AT-VM95C/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95C dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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    "Excellent cartridge...Excellent cartridge for my Audio Technica turntable. I highly recommend this for new turntables...Excellent secondary head to listen used records. Good sound. Recommended for spare you better head ."

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    The AT-VM95C/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95C dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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  2. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Orange - Front_Zoom
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    "Great sound...Ordered this headshell/cartridge kit to upgrade from the Audio-Technica AT-VM95E/H (Green) that came standard with the AT-LP120-USB. ...Produces a nice full sound from my vintage Sanyo TP 1020 turntable. Very nice complete head shell and cartridge combo. "

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    The AT-VM95EN/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95EN dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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    "Great sound...Ordered this headshell/cartridge kit to upgrade from the Audio-Technica AT-VM95E/H (Green) that came standard with the AT-LP120-USB. ...Produces a nice full sound from my vintage Sanyo TP 1020 turntable. Very nice complete head shell and cartridge combo. "

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    The AT-VM95EN/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95EN dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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  3. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Red - Front_Zoom
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    "Nice cartridge...Paired this with an Audio Technica AT LP-140 and it sounds great! The Denon 3700 and SVS Prime Pinnacles w/ SVS SB-2000 pro help....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. "

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    The AT-VM95ML/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95ML dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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    "Nice cartridge...Paired this with an Audio Technica AT LP-140 and it sounds great! The Denon 3700 and SVS Prime Pinnacles w/ SVS SB-2000 pro help....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. "

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    The AT-VM95ML/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95ML dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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  4. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Green - Front_Zoom
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    "Great cartridge...Great sound and outstanding value. Plays very musical....Technics TT sounds new again....Bought this as replacement for 40 year old TT stylus/cartridge where 1 channel stopped working. My Old Technics TT now sounds new. "

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    The AT-VM95E/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges. Frequency Response: 20-22,000 Hz. Channel Separation: 20 (dB at 1 kHz). Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard). Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank. Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms. Output: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.). Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz). Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical. Cantilever: Aluminum pipe. Mount: Half-inch. Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E. Coil Impedance: 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz). DC Resistance: 485 ohms. Load Capacitance: 100 to 200 pF. Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz). Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°. Dimensions (Cartridge): 17.2 mm (0.68") H × 18.9 mm (0.74") W × 28.3 mm (1.20") D. Weight (Cartridge): 6.1 g (0.22 oz). Dimensions (Cartridge & Headshell): 21.2 mm (0.83") H × 21.4 mm (0.84") W × 62.4 mm (2.46") D. Weight (Cartridge & Headshell): 15.5 g (0.55 oz). Accessories Included: Two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers.
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    "Great cartridge...Great sound and outstanding value. Plays very musical....Technics TT sounds new again....Bought this as replacement for 40 year old TT stylus/cartridge where 1 channel stopped working. My Old Technics TT now sounds new. "

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    The AT-VM95E/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges. Frequency Response: 20-22,000 Hz. Channel Separation: 20 (dB at 1 kHz). Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard). Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank. Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms. Output: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.). Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz). Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical. Cantilever: Aluminum pipe. Mount: Half-inch. Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E. Coil Impedance: 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz). DC Resistance: 485 ohms. Load Capacitance: 100 to 200 pF. Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz). Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°. Dimensions (Cartridge): 17.2 mm (0.68") H × 18.9 mm (0.74") W × 28.3 mm (1.20") D. Weight (Cartridge): 6.1 g (0.22 oz). Dimensions (Cartridge & Headshell): 21.2 mm (0.83") H × 21.4 mm (0.84") W × 62.4 mm (2.46") D. Weight (Cartridge & Headshell): 15.5 g (0.55 oz). Accessories Included: Two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers.
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  5. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95EN Replacement Stylus - Orange - Front_Zoom
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    "I actually have this stylus mounted on an AT-XP3 cartridge body, and the combination packs a very present wallop (with the extra mv from the XP series bodies). ...Great replacement stylus for my Audio Technica turntable, sounds awesome!"

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    0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical replacement stylus for AT-VM95EN cartridge.
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    "I actually have this stylus mounted on an AT-XP3 cartridge body, and the combination packs a very present wallop (with the extra mv from the XP series bodies). ...Great replacement stylus for my Audio Technica turntable, sounds awesome!"

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    0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical replacement stylus for AT-VM95EN cartridge.
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  6. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Nude Stereo Turntable - Red - Angle_Zoom
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    "Great cartridge...This cartridge brings much more crispness and clarity to my system, highly recommend....I recently purchased a new Audio Technica turntable and put this tonearm, cartridge on. "

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    The VM540ML/H combo kit includes the VM540ML MicroLine® dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS10BK universal 1/2"-mount headshell. The VM540ML MicroLine stylus cartridge is the premier 500 Series model in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM540ML is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge’s MicroLine stylus allows it to trace the record groove with incredible accuracy, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction that elliptical and conical styli simply can’t match. The stylus’s multilevel shape also wears better than other styli, while reducing the wear on your records. Includes mounting hardware. VM dual magnet cartridge with MicroLine stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk. Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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    "Great cartridge...This cartridge brings much more crispness and clarity to my system, highly recommend....I recently purchased a new Audio Technica turntable and put this tonearm, cartridge on. "

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    The VM540ML/H combo kit includes the VM540ML MicroLine® dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS10BK universal 1/2"-mount headshell. The VM540ML MicroLine stylus cartridge is the premier 500 Series model in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM540ML is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge’s MicroLine stylus allows it to trace the record groove with incredible accuracy, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction that elliptical and conical styli simply can’t match. The stylus’s multilevel shape also wears better than other styli, while reducing the wear on your records. Includes mounting hardware. VM dual magnet cartridge with MicroLine stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk. Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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  7. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95SH Replacement Stylus - Brown - Front_Zoom
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    "Only sounds good on old vinyl...VM95SH is not the clearest sounding stylus, it has some good strengths, low noise and rumble being one of them, but doesn't sound as good as the two lower cost styluses. I think that the only time I liked it was when playing older pre 80's albums. ...I found a nice 1980's Sony turntable on ebay. This improved sound 100%. Just use on near mint albums and your gold."

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    2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata replacement stylus for these cartridges: AT-VM95SH.
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    "Only sounds good on old vinyl...VM95SH is not the clearest sounding stylus, it has some good strengths, low noise and rumble being one of them, but doesn't sound as good as the two lower cost styluses. I think that the only time I liked it was when playing older pre 80's albums. ...I found a nice 1980's Sony turntable on ebay. This improved sound 100%. Just use on near mint albums and your gold."

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    2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata replacement stylus for these cartridges: AT-VM95SH.
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  8. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95ML Replacement Stylus - Red - Front_Zoom
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    "Modest price, high-end sound...Replaced a worn ATN95EN with the ML equivalent for the AT-VM cartridge. Set-up was easy - stylus replacement is a snap, and verified alignment and tracking force. ...Audio Technica AT-VMN95ML Stylus Upgrade...The sound difference is amazing, the clarity and depth of the sound has blown me and my friends away. "

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    2.2 x 0.12 mil microlinear replacement stylus for AT-VM95ML cartridge.- Stylus Shape: Microlinear- Stylus Construction: Nude Square Shank
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    "Modest price, high-end sound...Replaced a worn ATN95EN with the ML equivalent for the AT-VM cartridge. Set-up was easy - stylus replacement is a snap, and verified alignment and tracking force. ...Audio Technica AT-VMN95ML Stylus Upgrade...The sound difference is amazing, the clarity and depth of the sound has blown me and my friends away. "

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    2.2 x 0.12 mil microlinear replacement stylus for AT-VM95ML cartridge.- Stylus Shape: Microlinear- Stylus Construction: Nude Square Shank
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  9. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SH Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge - Brown - Front_Zoom
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    "Amazing sound quality without being outrageously priced....Upgrade this from the original stylus on my AT Lp 120 and the upgrade in sound and clarity is huge. Very little distortion and excellent channel separation."

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    This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli. VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus.
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    "Amazing sound quality without being outrageously priced....Upgrade this from the original stylus on my AT Lp 120 and the upgrade in sound and clarity is huge. Very little distortion and excellent channel separation."

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    This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli. VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus.
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  10. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Gray - Front_Zoom

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    The AT-VM95SP/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SP dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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    The AT-VM95SP/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SP dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.
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