Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP Dual moving magnet 78 rpm phono cartridge

Name: Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP
Brand: Audio Technica
SKU: 057VM95SP
Price: 89.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Item # 057VM95SP

If you have a solid collection of old-school 78 rpm records, this cartridge can be your best friend.

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If you have a solid collection of old-school 78 rpm records, this cartridge can be your best friend.

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Make vintage 78 rpm records sound fantastic

Years ago, I produced a radio show. The host of the program was an opera fanatic, and he came into the studio every week with a carton brim-full of vintage 78 rpm recordings. It was such a thrill for me to hear recorded voices from a bygone era. If you also have an emotional connection to those fast-playing gems, the Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP can be your best friend.

The cartridge features a specialized body and internal wiring dedicated to monaural sound reproduction. The conical stylus with a large curvature radius really brings out the wonderful sound buried in those old records. Internally connected dual moving magnets reduce surface noise and create a focused mono center image.

Product highlights:

linked dual moving magnet design for excellent monaural 78 rpm sound reproduction
3.0 mil conical stylus
aluminum cantilever
durable low-resonance polymer housing
frequency response 20-20,000 Hz
output voltage: 2.7 mV
tracking force range: 4.5-5.5 grams
load impedance: 47k ohms

Dimensions and warranty:

3/4"W x 11/16"H x 1-1/4"D
cartridge weight: 6.1 grams
warranty: 1 year
MFR # AT-VM95SP
Item # 057VM95SP
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What's in the box:

Dual moving magnet stereo phono cartridge
Two 11mm screws
Two 8mm screws
2 Washers
User Manual
Disposal Note

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Features & specs


Type	MM
Mounting	Standard
Stylus shape	Conical
Frequency response (Hz)	20-20k
Tracking grams	5.0
Stereo separation (dB)	23
Output voltage (mV)	2.7
Load Impedance (Ohms)	47,000
Load Capacitance (pF)	100-200

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Features

Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge: The Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. While this cartridge is designed to play 78 RPM mono records, it is still a stereo cartridge and allows you to choose between the left and right channels which can be especially helpful in archiving applications to minimize noise and distortion. 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.

VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus for 78 RPM records
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 or washers required
Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus

Note: This cartridge is designed to fit turntables that feature a standard 1/2" mount. It is not compatible with P-Mount style turntables.

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Vertical Tracking Force: 4.5-5.5 g (5.0 g standard)
Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank
Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
Output: 2.7 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Channel Balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape: 3.0 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: 12 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance: 2 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°

Dimensions: 0.75" (w) x 0.6875" (h) x 1.1875" (d)

Weight: 6.1 g (0.22 oz)

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4 questions already asked

Hi I saw a video today that referred to the whole line of AT VM95 cartridges ... I have had good luck with them. I really appreciate the 78 rpm Stylus ... it really makes a difference. The video referred to a MONO version in the line. I have never seen that. Is there a mono VM95? Thank you, Jerry

jerry Apr 10, 2025

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We do not offer a mono 78 rpm cartridge and cannot currently find one listed on Audio-Technica's web site. This may change in the future and I recommend contacting a product advisor by calling 1-800-324-9695 to check.

jason Apr 10, 2025 (Staff)

Is this cartridge interchangeable with a VM670SP?

chrys Sep 18, 2024

1 answer

Greetings Chrys. Thank you for your question. The two are interchangeable, but the VM95SP has a lower output voltage.

thomas Sep 18, 2024 (Staff)

Is this cartride interchangeable with a AT3600l cartridge?

sidney Feb 15, 2023

1 answer

Greetings Sidney, and thank you for your question. The At-VM95SP is interchangeable with the AT3600L. On a side note the AT-VM95SP is just for playing 78 speed records.

thomas Feb 15, 2023 (Staff)

Is the Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP cartridge compatible with the TN 180BT-A3?

mark Apr 12, 2022

1 answer

This cartridge can work with the TN-180BT-A3 turntable as they match for mount, signal, and tracking force requirements.

jason Apr 16, 2022 (Staff)

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