MicroLinear Groove-Tracing Precision with Exceptional Detail and Low Distortion
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge combines Audio-Technica's versatile VM95 generator platform with a premium nude MicroLinear stylus designed for highly accurate groove tracing. Its 2.2 × 0.12 mil contact profile follows fine groove modulation with exceptional precision, helping retrieve subtle musical detail, improve inner-groove performance and reduce tracing distortion across demanding passages.
The MicroLinear diamond is mounted directly to an aluminum-pipe cantilever to reduce moving mass and support fast transient response. Audio-Technica's dual moving magnet architecture provides separate magnetic elements corresponding to the left and right channels of the stereo groove, while the modular VM95 cartridge body accepts compatible AT-VMN95 replacement styli for easy maintenance or future changes in stylus profile.
Highlights & Benefits
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2.2 × 0.12 mil Nude MicroLinear Stylus — The advanced line-contact profile traces fine groove modulation with excellent precision and helps minimize inner-groove distortion.
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Nude Diamond Construction — The diamond is mounted directly to the cantilever, reducing moving mass for improved transient response and detail retrieval.
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Dual Moving Magnet VM Design — Separate magnets correspond to the left and right groove channels for stable stereo imaging and accurate channel reproduction.
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Interchangeable VM95 Stylus Platform — Compatible AT-VMN95 stylus assemblies allow easy replacement or changes to another supported stylus profile without replacing the cartridge body.
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Threaded Cartridge Body — Integrated M2.6 threaded inserts simplify installation by allowing the cartridge to be mounted with two screws and no separate nuts.
Technology & Design
MicroLinear Diamond Profile — The stylus uses a very narrow horizontal contact radius with an extended vertical contact area, allowing it to follow groove modulations that simpler conical or elliptical profiles may not trace as precisely.
Low-Mass Nude Square Shank — Mounting the diamond directly to the cantilever reduces the additional mass associated with a bonded stylus, helping improve responsiveness to small and rapid groove movements.
Aluminum-Pipe Cantilever — Lightweight aluminum efficiently transfers stylus movement to the cartridge generator while providing the rigidity needed for accurate tracking.
Modular VM95 Cartridge Body — The same electromagnetic engine is shared across the VM95 family, allowing compatible conical, elliptical, nude elliptical, MicroLinear, Shibata and 78 RPM stylus assemblies to be fitted as listening needs change.
FAQ — Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML
What type of stylus does the AT-VM95ML use?
The AT-VM95ML uses a 2.2 × 0.12 mil nude MicroLinear stylus with a square shank mounted to an aluminum-pipe cantilever.
What tracking force should I use with the AT-VM95ML?
Audio-Technica specifies a vertical tracking-force range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams, with 2.0 grams as the standard recommended setting.
How long does the AT-VMN95ML stylus typically last?
Audio-Technica specifies approximately 1,000 hours of stylus life for the MicroLinear stylus under appropriate operating conditions. Actual life can vary with record cleanliness, cartridge alignment, tracking force and stylus care.
Can I install another VM95 stylus on the AT-VM95ML cartridge body?
Yes. The cartridge body is compatible with Audio-Technica's AT-VMN95 replacement stylus family, allowing you to replace the MicroLinear stylus or use another compatible VM95 stylus profile.
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