Replacement stylus for the Monolith by Monoprice Belt Drive Turntable
Factory cartridge: Audio-Technica AT-VM95E · replacement stylus: AT-VMN95E · around $49
Audio-Technica cites approximately 300 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
The default stock cartridge of the current market (AT-LP120X, Fluance RT81+, U-Turn, Thorens TD 102/402, TEAC, Cambridge Alva ST). Bonded elliptical; AT cites roughly 300 h for bonded elliptical tips (guidance range 300–500 h). Stylus $39–52 street (AT list $52). Drop-in upgrades to EN/ML/SH on the same body.
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Compatible upgrades
The recorded cartridge body accepts the following replacement or upgrade options.
| Stylus or cartridge | Shape | Reference price | Cited life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN | nude elliptical | $109 | ~300 h |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML | microlinear | $159 | ~1,000 h |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH | Shibata | $199 | ~800 h |
Other models using this cartridge
Budget
U-Turn Audio Orbit Basic
belt drive · 33/45 rpm
$249
Hi-fi
Victrola Hi-Res Onyx
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$250
Budget
Fluance RT81+
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage
$350
Budget
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · USB
$399
Budget
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB
direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth · USB
$449
Hi-fi
Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage
$479
Hi-fi
Audio-Technica AT-LPW50PB
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage
$499
Hi-fi
Audio-Technica AT-LP5X
direct drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · USB
$599
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