Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge Kit (Black/Blue)

Bought this to replace the cartridge on my AT-LP 120 USB that had become faulty and based on reviews this seemed a good choice at reasonable price for full unit rather than try change the part head like some seem to sell and am very happy with the sound coming from my Technics HiFi after good few weeks of not using this deck.

Using this as I can upgrade at a later date. Swap between this and my ortofon, plus I can upgrade the stylus at a later date.

This is a great entry level cartridge that offers the potential for some interesting upgrades in the future.I'm a bit of a supporter of the vinyl format because I like the opportunity to try out different things like cartridges.I have a Technics SL1500C turntable and was intrigued to learn that Technics were to fit this cartridge to the forthcoming SL100C, I was surprised as this was to my mind a very definite downgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red stock flitted to the 1500C. Normally I use my 1500 with a 2M Blue which is a big step up from the Red.My impression of the Audio Technica AT-VM95C is that actually its quite an easy listen, it does not have the detail and dynamics of the Ortofons but it does not suffer from as much end of side distortion as I might have expected from a conical stylus and it does have that mid range lift that you might traditionally expect from vinyl.What the AT-VMN95 cartridge offers is the ability to to upgrade to some quite exotic stylus profiles such as fine line and Shibata, an upgrade path that is not available with the Ortofons unless you buy a complete 2M Bronze package.So what at first sounds like an act of penny pinching by Technics might actually lead to greater opportunities to improve the sound of the turntable.If you own a turntable with a replaceable headshell then I think this is an interesting package to buy, it's a good safe bet without breaking the bank that could save you a stack of cash in the future by offering painless upgrades.In my mind, highly recommended.A first step on a possibly very interesting sonic journey.

Bought with conical stylus for playing old mono classical LPs as conical supposed to be less noisy. Not sure about that but this does the job fine and turns out it does really well with 70’s prog rock - gives a real solid full-bodied sound and still quite detailed.

Great replacement for my 1972 national panasonic. Sounds fantastic and has the option for upgrades later down the line.

does the job

Works amazingly ❤️Great quality of sound and excellent part for any turntable ❤️

Excellent Item

I needed an easy way change cartridges when I want to play a 78 rpm records. This item was full assembled and ready to go. The packaging was environmentally friendly and almost easy to disassemble. After installing in the turntable, I discovered that it was slightly out of alignment. Alas, I'm still looking for the right screwdriver to make an adjustment. (It would be nice if one was supplied.) The price is right. I would recommend it.

Custo benefício excelente. Áudio limpo e muito bom para uma agulha cônica. Só não é melhor que uma elíptica ou as de formatos especiais que são carézimas!

Cápsula con muy buen sonido que además permite intercambiar tipos de aguja, mejorando aun más el sonido

Lo coloque en mi antiquísimo TECHNICS SL23 y suena de maravilla.He hecho una buena compra.

Normalerweis benutze ich das Ortofon 2M Blue, ein vom Preis-/ Leistungverhältnis ganz ausgezeichnetes System. Insbesondere bei neuen Scheiben sorgfältiger Pressung und angemessenem Gewicht glänzt dieses System. Da ich aber mehrere Hundert LPs aus der Zeit von Ende der 50iger bis zu den 90iger Jahren des vergangenen Jahrhunderts besitze, die eine andere tonale Abstimmung (zumeist deutlich höhenbetonter bzw. in den oberen Mitten betont) besitzen, klingt es mit dem Ortofon sehr hell bis schrill. Bei diesen Scheiben befinden sich auch reine Mono-Platten bzw. solche einer Primitivstereofonie (llinks Instrumente, rechts Gesang) und auch einige - glücklicherweise nur wenige - die häufig auf Parties abgenudelt worden sind.Die Überlegung, die mich zu diesem AT- System geführt hat, war folgende: 1. ist das AT 95 tonal deutlich dunkler und "schmusiger" als das analytische Ortofon, 2. sind die Mono-Rillen bzw die der frühen Stereo-Platten deutlich breiter, so daß eine runde Nadel sie besser "ausfüllt" und nicht zu tief absinkt, 3. sind elyptische Nadeln empflindlicher gegen Ablagerungen am Boden der Rille bzw. Abschürfungen der Flanken. Was sollich sagen? Meine Kalkulation ist voll aufgegangen! Die Scheiben aus dem genannten Zeitraum hören sich wieder sehr gut an; es sind kaum Störungen zu vernehmen! Das Ortofon 2M Blue wird zukünftig nur noch bei neuestem Material eingesetzt werden.