Audio-Technica AT-VM95C — cartridge and replacement stylus
Entry VM95: bonded conical. VM95 body accepts all six VM95 styli (C/E/EN/ML/SH/SP) as drop-in upgrades. Stylus life per Audio-Technica guidance (~500 h conical). Fitted stock on AT-LP70X/LP3XBT/LPW30 and Technics SL-100C.
Audio-Technica cites approximately 500 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
Specifications
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | conical |
| Output | 4 mV |
| Tracking force | 1.8–2.2 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $39 |
| Replacement stylus | AT-VMN95C |
| Stylus reference price | $32 |
| Cited stylus life | ~500 hours |
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Compatible upgrades
Audio-Technica AT-VM95E $49Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN $109Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML $159Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH $199
Factory-fitted to 6 models
Budget
Audio-Technica AT-LP70X
Discontinued.
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage
$150 typical used
All-in-one
Victrola Revolution GO
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$200
Budget
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$299
Hi-fi
Audio-Technica AT-LPW30BK
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage
$329
Budget
Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$379
Hi-fi
Technics SL-100C
direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm
$1,400