The Audio-Technica AT-VM95C is a dual moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge with a conical stylus. It offers very low distortion and excellent channel separation, delivering outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance polymer housing with an aluminum cantilever ensures long - lasting performance. The cartridge body has threaded inserts, allowing easy mounting to the headshell with just two screws, no nuts needed. It's compatible with half - inch mount turntables. The AT - VM95 cartridge body can be paired with any VM95 series stylus. Key features include a 4.0mV output voltage, a 20 - 20,000 Hz frequency response, a 47,000 - ohm load impedance, and a 22 dB channel separation at 1 kHz. It comes with (2)x 11 mm installation screws, (2)x 8 mm installation screws, (2)x washers, and a non - magnetic screwdriver.
Using the Audio - Technica AT - VM95C phono cartridge is quite straightforward. First, make sure your turntable is a half - inch mount one, as this cartridge is designed for such turntables. Use the provided installation screws and washers to attach the cartridge to the headshell. Thanks to the threaded inserts in the cartridge body, you only need two screws and no nuts. When setting up, adjust the tracking force to be between 1.8 - 2.2 g for optimal performance. During use, keep in mind that this cartridge offers great tonal quality with low distortion and excellent channel separation. To maintain it, handle the stylus gently. Avoid touching the stylus directly with your fingers as the oils can damage it. Clean the stylus regularly with a proper stylus cleaner. If you want to change the stylus, you can replace it with any of the six interchangeable AT - VMN95 replacement styli since all VM95 Series share the same body.
