Replacement stylus for the Technics SL-100C
Factory cartridge: Audio-Technica AT-VM95C · replacement stylus: AT-VMN95C · around $32
Audio-Technica cites approximately 500 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
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.
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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-VM95E | elliptical | $49 | ~300 h |
| 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
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