Reliable Vinyl Playback with Audio-Technica's Dual Moving Magnet Design
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95C Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge is an accessible, versatile cartridge designed to deliver dependable performance for everyday vinyl playback. Its 0.6 mil bonded conical stylus tracks record grooves with consistent contact, while Audio-Technica's VM dual-magnet architecture provides strong channel separation, clear stereo imaging and a balanced 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response.
Built around the modular VM95 cartridge body, the AT-VM95C also provides an easy upgrade path as a listener's system evolves. The cartridge body is compatible with the range of interchangeable VM95 replacement styli, allowing owners to move from the included conical stylus to elliptical, Microlinear, Shibata and other VM95 stylus options without replacing the entire cartridge body.
Highlights & Benefits
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Dual Moving Magnet VM Design — Audio-Technica's VM architecture uses separate magnets for the left and right channels to support accurate stereo reproduction and strong channel separation.
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0.6 mil Bonded Conical Stylus — The conical diamond profile offers dependable tracking and forgiving performance across a wide variety of records.
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Aluminum Cantilever — A lightweight aluminum cantilever efficiently transfers stylus movement to the cartridge generator for responsive and consistent playback.
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Interchangeable VM95 Stylus System — Upgrade the cartridge by fitting another compatible VM95 Series stylus without replacing the cartridge body.
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Versatile 2.0 g Recommended Tracking Force — A 1.8 to 2.2 gram tracking range makes the cartridge compatible with a broad selection of properly adjustable tonearms.
Technology & Design
VM Dual-Magnet Generator — Audio-Technica's moving-magnet design positions magnets to correspond with the left and right channels of the stereo record groove, helping reproduce stereo information with clarity and separation.
Bonded Conical Diamond Stylus — The 0.6 mil conical stylus offers straightforward setup and reliable groove contact, making the AT-VM95C well suited to daily listening and entry-level audiophile systems.
Aluminum Pipe Cantilever — The lightweight aluminum construction helps the stylus respond quickly to groove modulation while maintaining the durability required for regular record playback.
Modular VM95 Cartridge Platform — The AT-VM95C shares its cartridge body with other VM95 Series models, providing a convenient route to higher-performance stylus profiles as a turntable system is upgraded.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-VM95C
What type of stylus does the AT-VM95C use?
The AT-VM95C includes a 0.6 mil bonded conical diamond stylus mounted to an aluminum cantilever.
What tracking force should I use with the AT-VM95C?
Audio-Technica specifies a vertical tracking-force range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams, with 2.0 grams as the standard recommended setting.
Can the AT-VM95C stylus be upgraded?
Yes. The AT-VM95C cartridge body is compatible with interchangeable VM95 Series stylus assemblies, making it possible to upgrade the stylus while retaining the existing cartridge body.
How long does the AT-VM95C conical stylus typically last?
Audio-Technica lists an approximate stylus life of around 500 hours for its VM95 conical stylus under appropriate operating and record-care conditions.
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