Benchmark VM95 series phono cartridge • MicroLine nude diamond stylus • Dual Moving Magnet (VM) structure • Aluminum cantilever • Threaded insert body for easy headshell mounting • Compatible with all VM95 series replacement styli
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge is a critically acclaimed high-fidelity phono cartridge that brings reference-level MicroLine tracking performance to an remarkably accessible price point. Featuring a MicroLine nude diamond stylus profile, it traces record micro-grooves with incredible accuracy, eliminating inner-groove distortion and offering up to 1,000 hours of play time—roughly double the lifespan of standard elliptical styli. Built with a low-resonance body featuring threaded brass inserts for easy two-screw mounting without nuts, the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge utilizes Audio-Technica's dual V-mounted magnet geometry and an aluminum cantilever to deliver precise stereo separation, exceptional high-frequency response, and articulate bass extension.
Key Features & Innovations
MicroLine nude diamond stylus profile — the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge features a microscopic line-contact diamond shape that fits deeper into the record groove, virtually eliminating tracking error, sibilance, and inner-groove distortion.
Extended 1,000-hour stylus playing life — the MicroLine diamond profile wears evenly over time, providing approximately 1,000 hours of optimal vinyl playback before replacement is required.
Threaded body inserts for simple mounting — engineered with two threaded inserts built directly into the cartridge body, allowing easy top-down mounting to headshells using just two screws—no tiny nuts required.
Dual Moving Magnet (VM) generator system — utilizes duplicate V-shaped magnets positioned directly across internal coils to mimic original cutting-lathe head geometry and optimize stereo channel separation.
Universal VM95 series interchangeability — built on Audio-Technica’s versatile VM95 engine body, allowing effortless future stylus swaps across the entire VM95 family (Conical, Elliptical, MicroLine, or Shibata).
What makes the MicroLine stylus on the AT-VM95ML superior to elliptical styli?
The MicroLine stylus profile on the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge has a tiny, precise curvature radius that follows the intricate high-frequency cuts in vinyl grooves far better than elliptical shapes, drastically reducing inner-groove distortion and sibilance on complex musical passages.
What is the recommended vertical tracking force (VTF) for the AT-VM95ML?
The recommended vertical tracking force for the AT-VM95ML is 2.0 grams (acceptable tracking range is between 1.8 and 2.2 grams).
Can I install the AT-VM95ML stylus on a turntable that came with an AT-VM95C or AT-VM95E?
Yes. All VM95 series cartridges share the exact same cartridge body housing. You can purchase the AT-VMN95ML replacement stylus and snap it directly onto any existing VM95 cartridge body without unmounting or re-aligning the cartridge.
How do the threaded inserts simplify installation?
The body features two pre-threaded M2.6 brass inserts, eliminating the need to handle small nuts underneath the headshell during alignment and tightening.
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