Cartridge Audio-Technica AT-VM95E/H

Audio-Technica AT-VM95E is the second most expensive cartridge in the new line, but it can be upgraded to another cartridge at any time by simply replacing the stylus. That is, you can always choose another sharpening from the VM95 series: Elliptical nude, Microlinear or Shibata. Any stylus will wear out as records are played, which is why it is so important to be able to purchase a replacement stylus. The approximate service life of the AT-VMN95E conical needle is approximately 300 hours.

• The AT-VM95E features an improved design with a more rigid, low-resonance cabinet.
• A newly developed radial damping ring improves transient response and increases frequency response to 22,000 Hz.
• New cantilever made of aluminum tube.
• The new coil design provides increased output voltage (4mV) compared to the AT95 and AT95EX.
• Two threaded inserts in the cartridge body allow you to install it on a shell or tonearm with just two screws, without nuts.

AT-HS6 - universal half-inch shell, with four-pin connection

Cast aluminum, ultra-lightweight (9g) die-cast housing to minimize vibration. A special finger hook will allow you to accurately and accurately place the needle on the record. The AT-HS6 features gold-plated lead wires for lossless signal transmission and comes with mounting screws.

General information on the Audio-technica AT-VM95 series

Audio-Technica's new entry-level line of Dual Moving Magnet cartridges, the VM95, draws on audio-Technica's experience building cartridges since 1962. Building on the company's rich heritage and experience, the new line of six different levels of pickups boasts the same body design to allow for easy replacement of replacement stylus and upgrading of the head with a more advanced stylus. The series also introduces the new generation of the AT95E cartridge, developed in Japan 38 years ago and considered by many critics to be the most successful entry-level cartridge of all time, having sold over 5,000,000 units.

The new products are not only affordable, but also convenient to use: they are easy to install and replace, since they are secured with only two screws. Moreover, the nuts are mounted into the head housings and during the installation process it is enough to simply support the head, and not try to put the nut on a small screw, which is sometimes not easy. The model range includes a cartridge VM95C with a conical needle sharpening (replacing AT91, AT91R and CN5625AL), VM95E with an elliptical sharpening (replacing AT95E), VM95EN with an elliptical NUDE sharpening, VM95ML with a Line Contact Microlinear needle, VM95SH with a Line Contact Shibata needle and VM95SP for old records playing at 78 rpm. The needles can be purchased separately and all fit any VM95 series head.

Characteristics:

• Frequency response: 20 - 22,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 20 dB at 1 kHz
• Tracking angle: 23°
• Downforce range: 1.8 - 2.2 g
• Optimal downforce: 2.0 g
• Needle sharpening type: elliptical
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Internal resistance: 3.3 kOhm (1 kHz)
• Recommended load capacitance: 100 - 200 pF
• Output voltage: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Channel imbalance: 2.0 dB
• Needle sharpening radius: 0.3x0.7 mils
• Cantilever material: aluminum tube
• Weight: head - 6.1 g; head with shell - 15.5 g
• Dimensions (WxHxD):21.4x21.2x62.4 mm
• Head size (WxHxD): 18.9x17.2x28.3 mm
• Country (head office): Japan