Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge offers audiophiles a premium listening experience, combining superior channel separation with minimal distortion to deliver extraordinary tonal quality. Designed to fit half-inch mount turntables, this cartridge boasts a robust, low-resonance polymer housing that ensures durability and precision. The inclusion of threaded inserts also simplifies the mounting process, enabling users to attach the cartridge to the headshell with just two screws, eliminating the need for nuts.

One of the standout features of the AT-VM95SH is its versatility. Part of the VM95 Series, this model is compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus, including the high-performance 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus. This flexibility allows audiophiles to customize their sound experience according to their preferences. Additional features such as an aluminum cantilever and a nude square shank stylus construction further enhance the audio quality, making the AT-VM95SH a top choice for anyone serious about sound.

Key Features

• VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Durable low-resonance polymer housing
• Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws - no nuts required
• Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20-25,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 23 dB at 1 kHz
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Stylus Construction: Nude square shank
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Coil Impedance: 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance: 485 ohms
• Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Output Channel Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape: 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata
• Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
• Static Compliance: 20 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
• Mounting: Half-inch
• Cartridge Weight: 6.1 g
• Dimensions: 17.2 mm H x 18.9 mm W x 28.3 mm D
• Model: AT-VM95SH
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 to 200 pF
• Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95SH
• Type: VM Stereo Dual Magnet
• Weight: 6.1 g (0.22 oz)
• Wire Used for Coil: T.P. Copper

Package Contents

• Two 11 mm installation screws
• Two 8 mm installation screws
• Two washers
• Nonmagnetic screwdriver