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When it comes to turntables, the cartridge is the component that holds the stylus. The stylus is what actually does the work of reading and translating your record's grooves into music. So when you're shopping for a new turntable, it's important to think about what kind of cartridge you'll need to make the most of your vinyl collection.
Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Green
Model: AUD ATVM95EHSKU: 6409666Top comment"My turntable started to send noise out on one channel, so I assumed it was a problem with the cartridge. ...This cartridge took my turntable to another level for sure. "
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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.Top comment"My turntable started to send noise out on one channel, so I assumed it was a problem with the cartridge. ...This cartridge took my turntable to another level for sure. "
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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.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue
Model: AUD ATVM95CHSKU: 6409697Top comment"Excellent cartridge...Excellent cartridge for my Audio Technica turntable. I highly recommend this for new turntables"
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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.Top comment"Excellent cartridge...Excellent cartridge for my Audio Technica turntable. I highly recommend this for new turntables"
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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.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Orange
Model: AUD ATVM95ENHSKU: 6409704Top comment"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. ...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.Top comment"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. ...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.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Red
Model: AUD ATVM95MLHSKU: 6409696Top comment"Nice cartridge...The VM95ML is the best stylus you can get for the VM95 cartridge, but is it enough better than the orange VM95en, marginally, and I can only tell with an A/B test. "
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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.Top comment"Nice cartridge...The VM95ML is the best stylus you can get for the VM95 cartridge, but is it enough better than the orange VM95en, marginally, and I can only tell with an A/B test. "
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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.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge - Red
Model: AUD ATVM95MLSKU: 6409679Top comment"There was a noticeable sound improvement when I switched my cartridge from the original. Worth the money"
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This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear 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. VM Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear 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.Top comment"There was a noticeable sound improvement when I switched my cartridge from the original. Worth the money"
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This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear 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. VM Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear 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.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge - Orange
Model: AUD ATVM95ENSKU: 6409685Top comment"Great Audio-Technica Cartridge...I replaced a vintage Technics turntable cartridge with this Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN and could not be happier. "
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This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude 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 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude 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.Top comment"Great Audio-Technica Cartridge...I replaced a vintage Technics turntable cartridge with this Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN and could not be happier. "
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This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude 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 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude 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.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-XP3 DJ Phonograph Cartridge - Blue
Model: AUD ATXP3SKU: 6409683Top comment"Good midlevel cartridge...Cartridge with extrapolating good detail from your vinyl. "
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The AT-XP3 cartridge is specially designed for DJs. It features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body, has a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams, and offers a powerful output level of 5.5 mV. Its 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity. And the cartridge design provides maximum visibility of the stylus tip. The AT-XP3 cartridge is compatible with any XP or VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tip. Highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body. 5.5 mV high-level output. Tracking force of 2.0 to 4.0 grams (3.0 grams standard). Durable carbon fiber-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension ensure precise tracking. Design offers maximum visibility of the stylus tip. Great tracking and channel separation for high-fidelity sound. AT-XP3 cartridge is compatible with any XP or VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.Top comment"Good midlevel cartridge...Cartridge with extrapolating good detail from your vinyl. "
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The AT-XP3 cartridge is specially designed for DJs. It features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body, has a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams, and offers a powerful output level of 5.5 mV. Its 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity. And the cartridge design provides maximum visibility of the stylus tip. The AT-XP3 cartridge is compatible with any XP or VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus tip. Highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body. 5.5 mV high-level output. Tracking force of 2.0 to 4.0 grams (3.0 grams standard). Durable carbon fiber-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension ensure precise tracking. Design offers maximum visibility of the stylus tip. Great tracking and channel separation for high-fidelity sound. AT-XP3 cartridge is compatible with any XP or VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Replacement Stylus for AT-VM95 Phonograph Cartridges - Green
Model: AT-VMN95ESKU: 6344891Top comment"Produces great sound quality for my turntable. I bought two one is on the cartridge, the other is for spare....It is a good stylus, it just can’t didn’t fit my cartridge on my or 3060 turntable."
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Replace worn parts to get crystal clear sound with this Audio-Technica elliptical replacement stylus. The elliptical diamond design follows record grooves precisely to reduce distortion and improve response from the VM95 series. This Audio-Technica elliptical replacement stylus can be used to replace worn styluses and keep dual moving motor cartridges running flawlessly.Top comment"Produces great sound quality for my turntable. I bought two one is on the cartridge, the other is for spare....It is a good stylus, it just can’t didn’t fit my cartridge on my or 3060 turntable."
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Replace worn parts to get crystal clear sound with this Audio-Technica elliptical replacement stylus. The elliptical diamond design follows record grooves precisely to reduce distortion and improve response from the VM95 series. This Audio-Technica elliptical replacement stylus can be used to replace worn styluses and keep dual moving motor cartridges running flawlessly.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica ATN3600L Replacement Stylus - White
Model: AUD ATN3600LSKU: 6899181Top comment"This is a direct replacement for many turntables and record players that have a moving magnetic cartridge. the replacement is easy and fast....This stylus was super easy to connect to the cartridge. For me, that makes regular maintenance on my turntable a snap."
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This ATN3600L styli is compatible with the following cartridges: AT3600 - AT3600L - AT3601 - AT3651 - AT3650L - AT3650C - AT3650 - AT3626. This is also the replacement stylus for turntable models Audio-Technica LP60USB and LP60.Top comment"This is a direct replacement for many turntables and record players that have a moving magnetic cartridge. the replacement is easy and fast....This stylus was super easy to connect to the cartridge. For me, that makes regular maintenance on my turntable a snap."
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This ATN3600L styli is compatible with the following cartridges: AT3600 - AT3600L - AT3601 - AT3651 - AT3650L - AT3650C - AT3650 - AT3626. This is also the replacement stylus for turntable models Audio-Technica LP60USB and LP60.See all Cartridges & StylusesAudio-Technica - Audio Technica VM740L Microline Nude Stereo Cartridge - Red
Model: AUD VM740MLSKU: 6409711Top comment"An awesome cartridge...This is one of the best affordable Audio Technica quality moving magnet cartridges out there....Nice Red version audio-technica VM740ML Cartridge."
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The VM740ML MicroLine® stylus cartridge is a premier 700 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 VM740ML 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 tapered cantilever. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk. Die-cast aluminum alloy housing reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield.Top comment"An awesome cartridge...This is one of the best affordable Audio Technica quality moving magnet cartridges out there....Nice Red version audio-technica VM740ML Cartridge."
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The VM740ML MicroLine® stylus cartridge is a premier 700 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 VM740ML 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 tapered cantilever. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk. Die-cast aluminum alloy housing reduces vibration and adds a natural electrical shield.See all Cartridges & Styluses