Audio Technica AT-VM95C Conical Stereo Cartridge

AT-VM95C is the new Audio-Technica entry model Conical cartridge, which will replace the legendary AT90 Series models such as AT91, AT91R and CN5625AL

Also the AT-VM95C is a budget cartridge featuring a conical stylus, the compatibility in the range will allow to upgrade with any of the 4 other LP styli of the Series such as Elliptical, Elliptical Nude, Microlinear and Shibata.

Features

• Aluminium cantilever
• 4.0 mV output voltage
• Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
• Replacement for AT91, AT91R and CN5625AL

Specifications

• Model: AT-VM95C
• Type: VM Stereo Dual Magnet
• Mounting: 1/2” centres
• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 18 dB (1 kHz)
• Output Channel Balance: 2.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 4.0 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Shape: Conical
• Stylus Size: 0.6 mil
• Stylus Construction: Bonded Round Shank
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 Ω
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
• Coil Impedance: 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance: 485 Ω
• Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Cantilever: Aluminium Pipe
• Static Compliance: 17 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 6.5 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
• Wire Used for Coil: T.P. Copper
• Cartridge Weight: 6.1 g
• Dimensions: 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm)
• Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95C
• Accessories Included: 2 x 11mm installation screws, 2 x 8 mm installation screws, 2 x washers

Stylus Compatibility

Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play.

Common timeframes are around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a microlinear stylus, and around 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.

The VM95 Series dual moving-magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when the diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.

All six models of VM95 Series cartridges use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

More Information

• AT-VM95C Cartridge, by Audio-Technica