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

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The VM95EN nude elliptical had plenty of body and drive with Alison Goldfrap’s Lovely to CU, making the ripping synth sound big and meaty. There was some softening of images across the sound stage and a de-focussed effect was apparent, especially on inner grooves with the Trondheim Soloists behind Marianne Thorsen; here the ML and SH kept them all well separated but the EN introduced blur. All the same the ‘95EN survived all the test LPs and gave a lively sound with good tonal balance.

The article suggests that you can "at least" double those hours before the stylus will start damaging your records. One member here, Cafe Latte (Chris), recently wrote: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. Perhaps Hanpin improved newer gen LP120s, but I doubt it is in the same league as Technics or Rega. 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. The couth and unflappable nature of its presentation is instantly recognizable from the blueprint set out by the 39 year old progenitor. We’re here to report that the (green) King might be dead, but long live the new (green) King.

Furthermore, Audio-Technical recommends the VMN510CB Conical stylus for vintage mono long-play (LP) records. 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.

The budget VM95C conical stylus (blue) measured -2dB down at 10kHz, the VM95E (green) -1dB giving a slightly brighter sound balance. The VM95EN had no loss at 10kHz, plus less on inner grooves.