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A dual moving magnet cartridge with a bonded elliptical stylus, it tracks accurately, separates channels cleanly, and gives vinyl listeners a confident step up from entry-level fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Moving Magnet design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical magnets mirror the 90° cutter head for clean channel separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonded elliptical stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 × 0.7 mil tip on an aluminium-pipe cantilever for detailed tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black low-resonance housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same proven VM95 body, refined finish, suited to modern decks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded mounting inserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs with just two screws — no nuts to drop into the headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade-ready stylus path:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap in any AT-VMN95 stylus, from conical to Shibata, without changing the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 1\/2-inch mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drops into virtually any compatible turntable or headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are stepping up from a stock entry-level cartridge, the AT-VM95EBK is a noticeable lift: tighter imaging, more detail in vocals and acoustic instruments, and less surface noise riding under quiet passages. The black housing keeps the look clean on modern turntables, while the shared stylus path means you can refine the sound later — same body, swap to a Microlinear or Shibata when your ears (and your records) ask for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Moving Magnet (MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 22,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 kΩ \/ 100 – 200 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT-VM95EBK cartridge body with pre-mounted AT-VMN95EBK elliptical stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 11 mm M2.6 mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 8 mm M2.6 mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading a stock entry-level cartridge, building a clean all-black turntable look, and starting a stylus path you can refine later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any standard 1\/2-inch mount, including Audio-Technica AT-LP120X, AT-LP140XP, AT-LP5X, AT-LP1240, AT-LP7, AT-LP8X, AT-LPW30\/40\/50, and AT-LP3XBT. Replacement stylus: AT-VMN95EBK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven VM95E sound in a discreet all-black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded inserts make installation genuinely simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the full AT-VMN95 stylus family for easy upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded elliptical stylus — the nude elliptical and Shibata upgrades pull more detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM output needs a phono stage or phono-equipped amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA safe, well-judged upgrade for any standard-mount turntable, and a clean visual match for modern black decks. Pick up the AT-VM95EBK at Soundium and step into the VM95 stylus path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54792745550092,"sku":"AT-VM95EBK","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/final-03-side.jpg?v=1778746853","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/products\/audio-technica-at-vm95ebk-mm-phono-cartridge","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}