Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with Elliptical Bonded Stylus,Green

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Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with Elliptical Bonded Stylus,Green

Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with Elliptical Bonded Stylus,Green

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The VM95ML Microlinear gave the flattest frequency response of all with very little loss on inner grooves. The VM95SH Shibata tip gives fractionally less treble but it too had strong inner groove retrieval. If you want a brighter sound than the 95EN, then the 540, 740, 750, and 760 will deliver that. You could also just turn up the treble control if you have one. After reading about the compatibility between AT styli and the K9, I wanted to put a couple of things to the test recently. There's also a number of aftermarket non AT styli available for the AT95. Other than that, most people who have tried both the Ortofon 2M Red and the AT VM95E would say that the latter is superior when it comes to performance. What’s Better About VM95E?

The VM95 stylus assembly has a locating spigot that guides it into the body; it's fitted from below. https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?action=search2&advanced=1&search=vm95&searchtype=1&userspec= Switching to the VM95EN - which doesn’t change the shape of the stylus, simply reduces the effective mass at the end of the cantilever by eliminating the shank, starts to make a little more sense of this demanding record. Complex passages gain a further clarity and rhythmic agility. The basic tonal balance of the 95EN doesn’t meaningfully alter from the 95E though. Given that the price doubles in this jump, it might be possible to argue that this is the step that is the hardest to justify. If you know you have a shelf full of demanding material though, you might find it worth it.

Initial Impressions

https://www.thakker.eu/en/needles/atn-95-e-stylus-for-audio-technica-at-95-e-generic-stylus/a-5369/ Well, apart from some enlightened high end specialists like the Japanese Jico corp’s Hyper elliptical specification, and our own home grown (The Audio Files & IPT Ltd) Paratrace equipped version, there has never really been an upgrade available for the Stylus profile for this popular device, it has been configured with a single purpose, to enable good quality disc replay at a reasonable entry level price for millions of everyday vinyl enthusiasts the world over.

Furthermore, Audio-Technical recommends the VMN510CB Conical stylus for vintage mono long-play (LP) records. These are the general observations from the other styli once broken in compared to the 95e. None are them were poor they were just not as musical as the 95; So in answer to your question of could you play two hours of music every day for 500 days before issues arose, the evidence seems to be no, not if by "issues" you include rising distortion due to wear. Could you put on that 1000 hours without damaging your records? Well, some say yes, and AT says 1000 hours is safe, but you might be right at the limit, and some people, such as Chris, might recommend playing it safe by not stretching it that far. The article I referenced above is quite close to Chris's conclusions: Can't sleep, so just having fun with cost and stylus life. AT gives stylus life as "Around 500 hours for a Conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus." Assuming that's accurate, a typical 2-hour listening session for me would have a stylus life cost (rounded to the nearest tenth of a cent) of: Recent AT95 styli are more musical than those of a few years ago. They look different with minimal adhesive used and a thinner cantilever (seemed to coincide with AT opened a new manufacturing facility in Japan).

AT-VM95E/H

Elliptical diamond stylus follows the groove modulation with greater precision compared to a conical stylus, offering improved frequency and phase responses whilst reducing distortion. Preassembled With AT-HS6BK Headshell Probably the most notable difference is the treble, where the Ortofon 2M Red stands out. The opinion of the masses, on whether this is a good thing or not, is pretty divided. Quoted from a post in Linn Forum ( https://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/showthread.php?tid=31475) which is no longer running. My question.............With that in mind, what are your opinions on the 95ML on this turntable? Would the upgrade be worth the considerable price difference and would there be advantages to the 95ML over my current 95EN? As said before, i mainly listen to at least VG+ vinyl roughly 3-4 hours almost daily. We are pleased to present the results of what we believe to be the first thorough listening test and review of the VM95 range outside of ATs own facilities. On a warmish evening in mid October our own Gary Hargreaves of Improved Performance Turntables Ltd, Colin Yallop of Chevron Audio and Mark Wheeler (Reviewer for TNT Audio) sat down and played some music using the VM95 Range. Gary’s review follows:

The number one criteria I adopted here was how easy it was to follow the tune however it is only my opinion and people listen for different things in their music. Indicates whether MUID is transferred to ANID, a cookie used for advertising. Clarity doesn't use ANID and so this is always set to 0. The following styli may also be compatible as long as the LP’s dimensional groove build can handle it:In that case any change to this stalwart and venerable device must be heralded with narrow-eyed incredulity if not outright suspicion, because, if it ain’t broke, then why on earth would Audio Technica try and fix it? Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 28th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.)

For this round, the Ortofon 2M Red notably leans toward the treble, whereas the AT VM95E is more balanced on the frequencies. This means the latter doesn’t favor either treble or bass. Chris: Not anymore. I.e., if you compare the specs for their more recent models (e.g. VM740ML and VM750SH), you'll see, that AT's newer MLs no longer are r/R 2.5/75 µm (= 0.1/3.0 mil), as formerly specified in their older tip shape comparison charts, but 0.12/2.2 mil vs. 0.26/2.7 mil for their current Shibatas. So their new MLs merely still have a smaller, still very sharp minor radius, but the major radius shrunk below the major radius of their current Shibatas.A downgrade would be possible, too, but then the real question now would be: Why would you want to do that? AT themselves never marketed any upgraded styli for the AT95 leaving other companies to take on the task including LP Gear, Jico and The Audio Files, who’s 95P Paratrace is considered by many the best of the bunch. The VM95 Range AT7V (note similar spec to the original K18 stylus) sounded very lively, quite rhythmic but had problems keeping bass notes in tune and in time. Regarding your turntable, personally I would sell it and get a more substantial equipment if funds/wife permits. All styli will fit the K18 once modified. The front mount containing the threaded hole on the K18 needs reducing by 1mm on its sides, face and bottom. The 95 type styli need a 2mm hole drilling into their front face.



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