About the Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP/H
Product highlights:
- high-quality phono cartridge for 78 rpm records only
- 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- or J-shaped tonearms only
- warranty: 1 year
AT-VM95SP cartridge:
- linked dual moving magnet design for excellent monaural 78 rpm sound reproduction
- 3.0 mil bonded conical stylus
- aluminum cantilever
- durable low-resonance polymer housing
- frequency response 20-20,000 Hz
- output voltage: 2.7 mV
- tracking force: 5 grams
- load impedance: 47k ohms
- load capacitance: 100-200 pF
- 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-VM95SP/H
- Item # 057VM95SPH
- California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.
What's in the box:
- Dual moving magnet stereo phono cartridge with headshell
- User Manual
- Disposal Notete
More details on the Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP/H
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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
VM 95 Series Cartridge with Headshell: The Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SP 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-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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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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Customer Q&A
2 questions already asked
Q
Would this work on my Denon DP-400?
uri Jun 23, 2025
1 answer
A
If you would like to play 78 RPM records on your Denon DP-400 turntable Uri, the Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP/H is compatible.
bo Jun 23, 2025 (Staff)
Q
does this fit AT-LP120x turntable?
herbert Jul 08, 2023
1 answer
A
This could be used with the AT-LP120X.
zachary Jul 09, 2023 (Staff)
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I have a number of my Grandfather's 78 rpm records that I was wanting to listen to. This has brought them to life for me. Thanks to this cartridge they sound far better than I ever thought they would.
James from Columbia, SC