Mid DJ cartridge, bonded elliptical. Interchangeable styli across XP series; VM95 styli also fit. Prices approximate US street.
Audio-Technica cites approximately 300 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
| Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Mount | half-inch |
| Stylus shape | elliptical |
| Output | 5.5 mV |
| Tracking force | 2.0–4.0 g |
| Cartridge reference price | $129 |
| Cited stylus life | ~300 hours |
Replacement part number
ATN-XP5ATN-XP5 replacement stylus
Dated reference price: $55.00 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.
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