DJ cartridge (stock on AT-LP140XP). High output, tracks heavy. ATN-XP3 stylus $35 (AT US). XP body also accepts AT-VM95 styli, so a VM95ML is a valid hi-fi drop-in. Life figures assume hi-fi conditions; back-cueing/scratching wears far faster. Cart price approximate US street.
Audio-Technica cites approximately 500 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | conical |
| Output | 5.5 mV |
| Tracking force | 2.0–4.0 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $89 |
| Cited stylus life | ~500 hours |
Replacement part number
ATN-XP3ATN-XP3 replacement stylus
Dated reference price: $35.00 checked July 17, 2026
Normalized from the exact replacement product identity in the cartridge research dataset.
Same drop-in mount within Audio-Technica's own cartridge family — a tier structure the manufacturer defines, not a claim about how each one sounds.
Next step up in the family: