The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit delivers reference-grade analog tracking performance in a convenient, factory-aligned plug-and-play package for standard 1/2"-mount S-shaped or straight tonearms with universal bayonet connectors. By pairing the award-winning AT-VM95ML cartridge with the ultra-lightweight AT-HS6BK aluminum headshell, it completely removes the complexity of manual cartridge alignment, tiny mounting nuts, and delicate headshell lead wiring. Featuring a precision-cut MicroLine nude diamond stylus that traces micro-grooves with surgical accuracy, virtually zero inner-groove distortion, and twice the playing longevity of traditional styli, the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit offers an effortless, high-performance upgrade path, ensuring the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit reveals unprecedented depth and detail from your vinyl collection.
Key Features & Innovations
Factory pre-assembled & precision-aligned — the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit arrives mounted and aligned to standard overhang geometry on the AT-HS6BK headshell for instant installation on SME-compatible tonearms.
MicroLine nude diamond stylus profile — features an ultra-fine line-contact diamond cut that replicates the profile of a vinyl cutting stylus, dramatically reducing tracking error, sibilance, and high-frequency roll-off.
Extended 1,000-hour stylus playback life — the MicroLine diamond profile distributes tracking pressure evenly along the groove wall, delivering approximately 1,000 hours of peak tracking performance before needing replacement.
Ultra-lightweight AT-HS6BK aluminum headshell — die-cast aluminum housing weighs only 9.0 grams and features gold-plated lead wire terminals and an integrated finger lift for accurate manual tonearm cueing.
Dual Moving Magnet (VM) generator system — utilizes Audio-Technica’s dual V-shaped magnet arrangement aligned with the record groove walls to ensure wide stereo channel separation and linear frequency response.
Will the AT-VM95ML/H fit on my turntable's tonearm?
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit is designed for any turntable with a removable headshell utilizing a standard universal 4-pin bayonet socket (SME mount), including the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB, AT-LP140XP, Technics SL-1200 series, and many classic S-shaped tonearms.
What calibration steps are required after attaching the combo kit?
Because the cartridge is pre-aligned on the headshell, you do not need an alignment protractor. Once locked into your tonearm, you simply balance the tonearm, set the vertical tracking force (VTF) to the recommended 2.0 grams, and match your anti-skate dial to 2.0.
What are the key sonic advantages of the MicroLine stylus profile?
The MicroLine stylus sits deeper in the record groove than standard conical or elliptical styli, tracking complex high frequencies without pinch effect or inner-groove distortion, and retrieving low-level information even from heavily played vinyl.
Can I replace or upgrade the stylus on this cartridge later?
Yes. The VM95 platform allows you to replace the stylus with the AT-VMN95ML or swap to any other stylus in the VM95 line (such as the AT-VMN95SH Shibata or AT-VMN95EN Nude Elliptical) without removing the cartridge body from the headshell.
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