Audio Technica AT-VM95SH Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH is a high-performance moving magnet cartridge from the VM95 series, designed for detailed and accurate vinyl playback. It uses Audio-Technica’s dual moving magnet generator system, which positions two magnets to correspond with the left and right groove walls of a stereo record, helping deliver precise stereo imaging and excellent channel separation.
The cartridge features a nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on an aluminium cantilever. The Shibata profile provides a larger contact area within the groove compared with standard elliptical styli, allowing it to trace high-frequency information more accurately while reducing distortion and record wear.
As part of the VM95 platform, the stylus assembly can be replaced or upgraded across the VM95 stylus range without changing the cartridge body. This makes the AT-VM95SH a flexible long-term choice for vinyl enthusiasts who may wish to maintain or upgrade their cartridge in the future.
Key Features
- Dual moving magnet (VM) cartridge design
- Nude Shibata diamond stylus (2.7 × 0.26 mil)
- Aluminium cantilever for precise tracking
- Excellent stereo separation and low distortion
- Threaded inserts for easier cartridge installation
- Replaceable stylus: AT-VMN95SH
- Compatible with the full VM95 stylus upgrade range
Warranty
- Covered by Audio-Technica manufacturer warranty when purchased via an authorised retailer
- Your statutory consumer rights remain unaffected
Cartridge & Stylus
- Type: Moving Magnet (VM Stereo Dual Magnet)
- Stylus Shape: Shibata
- Stylus Size: 2.7 × 0.26 mil
- Cantilever: Aluminium pipe
- Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95SH
- Mounting: Standard half-inch (1/2")
Performance
- Frequency Response: 20 – 25,000 Hz
- Output Voltage: 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Channel Separation: 23 dB (1 kHz)
- Channel Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
- Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 – 200 pF
Physical
- Dimensions (H × W × D): approx. 17.2 × 18.9 × 28.3 mm
- Weight: approx. 6.1 g
What’s in the Box
- Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH moving magnet cartridge
- Mounting screws (8 mm and 11 mm)
- Washers
- Non-magnetic screwdriver
- User documentation
Connectivity
- Connection: Standard cartridge pins via tonearm wiring
- Compatible With: Moving magnet (MM) phono stages
