Audio Technica VM-95E Cartridge - do you need better Quality


The VM-95E is a very good sounding cartridge and are as low as $60 new on eBay. It is a step up from the VM-95C. If you have an expensive system even the higher quality VM540ML is likely not enough cartridge. However, for the up to $1500 audio system you likely will not hear the difference from better cartridges. The VM-95E is that good and by far the best cartridge vs cost.

jimbennet

That's a good price! Reminds me of the old Grados. My friend's vintage system sounded real good with a cheap Grado on the old AR turntable. I steered him to this combination when he wanted something cheap to replace his MCS TT. I wonder how the AT would fair against a low-tier Grado?  The AT has ten times the coil inductance of a Grado. 

If this AT body can take a higher-end AT stylus like a Shibata it's a good buy. Eventually you will need a new stylus (~500hrs).