Audio Technica AT-VM95EN Elliptical Nude Stereo Cartridge

The AT-VM95EN features a Nude Elliptical Diamond. The construction of the stylus being a one piece diamond with a round shank inserted in the cantilever creates a lighter and more rigid transmission system than a diamond tip bonded on a round titanium shank such as in the AT-VM95E.

Also the use of nude diamond implies a substantial difference in pricing, yet the quality of the reproduction will be immediately noticed, specifically in the fidelity of high frequencies and in the quality of the transient responses.

Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion.

Features

• Aluminium cantilever
• 3.5 mV output voltage
• Compatible body with all VM95 Series stylus assemblies
• 20 to 23000 Hz frequency response

Specifications

• Model: AT-VM95EN
• Type: VM Stereo Dual Magnet
• Mounting: 1/2” centres
• Frequency Response: 20 - 23,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 22 dB (1 kHz)
• Output Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 3.5 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Shape: Elliptical
• Stylus Size: 0.3 x 0.7 mil
• Stylus Construction: Nude 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: 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 7 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-VMN95EN
• Accessories Included: 2 x 11mm installation screws, 2 x 8 mm installation screws, 2 x washers, non-magnetic screwdriver

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-VM95EN Cartridge, by Audio-Technica