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.
start with an AT160ML body, no stylus, $110. (I don't know about the seller) add the new VMNx boron/ml stylus for $260. you also need wires and headshell .......................................... With patience, one with an OEM adjustable headshell will pop up, That's why I bought this one this am, I wanted a Victor Branded one for my Victor Arm, I hope I like it's sound, because unlike the AT adjustable headshells, it is made to fit ONLY a specific cartridge shape.
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risk taker? asking $325, listed for 96 days, so might take an offer Used Body/ NOS Suspension/Cantilever/Stylus (not freshly made stock like the ideas above) found this from our member rauliruegas https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-audio-technica-usa-audio-technica-at-20ss-cartridge
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I did buy a VM540ML to replace my inherited Shure V15 Type III with unknown stylus history. I have since bought a Jico stylus for the Shure, but it was more than the complete Audio Technica cartridge. The AT VM540ML is a best buy recommendation from TAS A really unexpected bonus for me is that many old and secondhand classical records sound like new, I guess because the microline stylus bridges the wear created by elliptical and shibata stylii. Worth mentioning that the microline stylus has about twice the life expectancy of other shapes, too |
@jasonbourne71 You were wondering how the A/T would fare against the Grado? It would be like taking a blanket off the speakers. |
