Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML is a high-performance Dual Moving Magnet cartridge featuring a precision Nude MicroLine® stylus designed to extract exceptional detail from vinyl records. As part of the acclaimed VM95 Series, the AT-VM95ML delivers outstanding tracking ability, reduced distortion, extended stylus life, and remarkable musical accuracy. Its advanced stylus profile closely resembles the shape of a cutting stylus, allowing it to reach deeper into record grooves and retrieve information that conventional elliptical and conical styli may miss.

Compatible with all VM95 Series replacement styli, the AT-VM95ML offers flexibility for future upgrades while providing audiophile-grade performance straight out of the box. Whether you're rediscovering classic records or building a high-fidelity analog system, the AT-VM95ML delivers an immersive and highly detailed listening experience.

Key Features

• Premium Dual Moving Magnet (VM) cartridge design
• Nude MicroLine® diamond stylus for superior groove tracing accuracy
• MicroLine stylus profile closely replicates the original record-cutting stylus shape
• Exceptional detail retrieval and transient response
• Significantly reduced inner-groove distortion
• Extended stylus lifespan compared to conventional elliptical designs
• Aluminum cantilever ensures precise tracking and signal transmission
• Excellent channel separation and stereo imaging
• Low-resonance polymer housing enhances sonic clarity
• Threaded inserts allow easy cartridge installation without nuts
• Compatible with all VM95 Series replacement styli
• Suitable for a wide variety of musical genres and listening preferences

Why Choose a MicroLine Stylus?

• Tracks complex grooves with exceptional precision
• Reduces distortion, especially near the inner grooves of records
• Offers greater contact area with the groove walls
• Retrieves finer musical details and ambience
• Produces lower record wear when properly aligned
• Typically provides longer service life than elliptical styli

Technical Specifications

• Cartridge Type: Dual Moving Magnet (VM)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 25,000Hz
• Channel Separation: 23 dB (1kHz)
• Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1kHz)
• Output Voltage: 3.5 mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0g
• Stylus Type: Nude MicroLine® Diamond
• Stylus Dimensions: 2.2 × 0.12 mil
• Cantilever: Aluminum Pipe
• Coil Impedance: 3.3 kΩ (1kHz)
• DC Resistance: 485 Ω
• Load Impedance: 47 kΩ
• Load Capacitance: 100 – 200 pF
• Static Compliance: 17 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 7 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100Hz)
• Weight: 6.1g
• Mounting: Standard 1/2" Mount

What's in the Box

• Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Cartridge
• Pre-installed VMN95ML Nude MicroLine Stylus
• Stylus Protector
• Mounting Screws and Washers
• Non-Magnetic Screwdriver
• User Documentation

Ideal For

• Audiophile vinyl systems
• High-fidelity stereo setups
• Turntable upgrades
• Critical listening sessions
• Collectors seeking maximum detail from records
• Listeners looking to reduce inner-groove distortion

Combining Audio-Technica's proven Dual Moving Magnet technology with a highly regarded Nude MicroLine stylus, the AT-VM95ML offers exceptional value for serious vinyl enthusiasts. Its precise tracking, excellent detail retrieval, long stylus life, and upgradeable VM95 platform make it one of the most popular cartridge choices for achieving audiophile-quality analog sound.