About the Audio-Technica AT-VM95C/H
A robust cartridge pre-mounted in a headshell
The Audio-Technica VM95C/H pre-mounts the VM95C cartridge in a lightweight aluminum AT-HS6BK universal headshell. The cartridge features a 0.6 mil bonded conical diamond stylus that reads record grooves accurately. The headshell is made to fit a standard 4-pin, 1/2-inch mount for compatibility with a wide range of turntables.
Product highlights:
- high-quality phono cartridge pre-mounted in a lightweight headshell
- dimensions: 7/8"W x 7/8"H x 2-1/2"D
- total weight of cartridge and headshell: 15.5 grams
- suitable for s-shaped or curved tonearms only
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
AT-VM95C cartridge:
- dual moving magnet design for excellent stereo separation
- 0.6 mil bonded conical diamond stylus
- aluminum cantilever
- frequency response 20-20,000 Hz
- stereo separation: 23 dB
- output voltage: 4.0 mV
- channel balance: 2.5 dB
- tracking force: 2 grams
- load impedance: 47k ohms
- load capacitance: 100-200 pF
- can be used to play modern vinyl 'microgroove' 78rpm records (not recommended for older shellac recordings)
- cartridge weight: 6.1 grams
AT-HS6BK headshell:
- lightweight aluminum 1/2"-mount headshell
- compatible with 4-pin cartridges
- finger lift is positioned near the front of headshell to enable precise placement of stylus
- MFR # AT-VM95C/H
What's in the box:
- Dual moving magnet stereo phono cartridge with headshell
- User Manual
- Disposal Notete
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Features
VM 95 Series Cartridge with Headshell: The Audio-Technica AT-VM95C/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95C dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell that is suitable for S-shaped or J-shaped tonearms.
- Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge: The Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge's special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws (no nuts required). Since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.
- Universal Headshell: The AT-HS6 is a universal 1/2" mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges and S-shaped or J-shaped tonearms. It features an ultra-lightweight (9 g) aluminum die-cast body to keep vibration to a minimum and a finger lift to enable precise stylus placement. The headshell comes with color-coded lead wires and pre-mounted screws.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
- Channel Separation: 18 dB (1 kHz)
- Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
- Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
- Output: 4.0 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Channel Balance: 2.5 dB (1 kHz)
- Stylus Shape: 0.6 mil conical
- Cantilever: Aluminum pipe
- Mount: 1/2"
- Replacement Stylus: Part # AT-VMN95ML
- Coil Impedance: 3,300 ohms (1 kHz)
- DC Resistance: 485 ohms
- Load Capacitance: 100-200 pF
- Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz)
- Static Compliance: 17 x 10-6 cm/dyne
- Dynamic Compliance: 6.5 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°
Dimensions:
- Cartridge: 0.75" (w) x 0.6875" (h) x 1.1875" (d)
- Headshell: 0.875" (w) x 0.8125" (h) x 2.4375" (d)
Weight:
- Cartridge: 6.1 g (0.22 oz)
- Cartridge & Headshell: 15.5 g (0.55 oz)
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What is the correct replacement needle cartridge for the Dual CS 429 Turntable belt drive ?
[ CALVIN E Jan 20, 2023 ]
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The headshell in this package would not be appropriate for the CS 429. For help with selecting the best cartridge and/or headshell for your needs, please reach out to our advisors via online chat or phone at 1-800-324-9695.
[ ZACHARY Jan 20, 2023 ] Staff
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Works well and sounds good on an old Technics SL-D202.
Chris from Scottsdale, AZ