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

@jimbennet 

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.

I wonder how it compares to vm740ML? I usually prefer MC type cartridges - but I got an old Dual 1229Q and would like to experiment with MM.

I bought for $50 a ML stylus. No ID, but is red and same case as ML. The seller sold clothing and had this stylus.