Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws - no nuts required. And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.

Key Features

• VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Durable low-resonance polymer housing
• Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws - no nuts required
• Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus

Technical Specifications

Cartridge & Stylus
Frequency Response
20-25,000 Hz
Channel Separation
23 (dB at 1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle
23°
Vertical Tracking Force
1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
Stylus Construction
Nude square shank
Recommended Load Impedance
47,000 ohms
Coil Impedance
3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance
485 ohms
Coil Inductance
550 mH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage
3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Output Channel Balance
1.5 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape
2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata
Cantilever
Aluminum pipe
Static Compliance
20 x 10 - 6 cm / dyne
Dynamic Compliance
10 x 10 - 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Mounting
Half-inch
Cartridge Weight
6.1g
Dimensions
17.2 mm (0.68”) H x 18.9 mm (0.74”) W x 28.3 mm (1.20”) D
Accessories Included
Two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers, nonmagnetic screwdriver
Model
AT-VM95SH
Mounting Feature
Half-inch mount
Recommended Load Capacitance
100 to 200 pF
Replacement Stylus
AT-VMN95SH
Stylus Size
2.7 x 0.26mil
Type
VM Stereo Dual Magnet
Weight
6.1 g (0.22 oz)
Wire Used for Coil
T.P. Copper