Highly recommended! It is also more dynamic. TL;DR: 2.2-2.25 grams seems to be the sweet spot. Hi Ashley, . I went through the online owner's manual of my pioneer pl-15d2 and saw no mention of it at all. When I swapped back and forth between the Ortofon 2M Red and the AT95E, I found it very hard to pick a favorite. This wasn't just poor recording distortion. I used audiophile-graded headphones instead of speakers to make for a more isolated listening experience without background noise and negative effects arising from less than ideal listening room acoustics. Given that they are the makers of the AT91 and its OEM version, the AT3600, both among the best selling cartridges of all time, Audio-Technica are no stranger to fitting a cartridge with a conical stylus and having it sound very respectable indeed. Happily, replacement styli for the AT95E do not seem to have been discontinued by Audio Technica. The Audio Technica AT95E will not make up for or hide the inadequacies of your record. Very excellent and thorough review, thanks so much for sharing it ! For Everything Record Related. At first, I was surprised by the excessive inner groove distortion level. Not only that, but they have produced a budget model that is quite astounding for the outlay. : 3.5mV - Channel balance: 2dB - Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20dB - Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz - Dynamic compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 6.5 - Static compliance (x10-6 cm/dyne): 20 - Load resistance: 47k ohms - Load capacitance: 100 - 200 pF Secondly, if I were to list my top 5 most affordable phono cartridges that you wouldnt chuck in the bin right after opening it, the Audio Technica AT95E would sit pretty high on the table. Tracking force and anti-skating are factory preadjusted. This leaves it at the lower side of medium mass when its compliance is considered. Amplifiers The midrange hadnt given me what I was looking for and I was a bit disappointed. There will always be a small amount of IGD with all but the very best elliptical styli, though it certainly shouldnt be any more noticeable than an OM10; in fact I would expect it to be less. I've always set my VTF somewhere between half way and the upper limit. The vertical tracking angle for all styli is 23 degrees. Looking a bit further up Audio Technicas cartridge range, a few years ago I acquired a used AT100E, which has a finer elliptical stylus than the AT95E and is a lighter tracker. Ortofon Concorde 40th Anniversary / 2M Blue. (I am currently between houses and temporarily live in a medium-size hotel room so bringing in my speakers wasnt really a valid option anyway). I used a protractor and a stylus force gauge to make sure that the cartridges were set up correctly and operating according to their specifications. It lacked the smoothness that I demand from phono cartridges. It's a great sounding record, so I kind of figured it must be something in my setup. This means yet more top end detail retrieval, but with improvements throughout the frequency spectrum. I would be most grateful for your comments sir. I can confirm that the VM95 series styli will fit an AT95 cartridge body without modification, with the only aesthetic drawback being that the front of the cartridge body will overhang the stylus assembly. The AT95E Audio-Technica Cartridge provided excellent sound reproduction with my . Ted, c_s: The actual aim is a proper SRA/VTA, not that the arm is in horizontal position. Due to this, you should be better off pairing it with medium mass arms or high mass arms. And even though the tracking force range is 1.5 to 2.5, anything below 2 grams is not recommended. Tracking Force: 1.5 - 2.5 g (2 g recommended) Stylus: 0.4 x 0.7 mm elliptical diamond ; Cantilever: Alloy tube ; Mount: Half-inch ; Replacement Stylus: ATN95E ; Audio-Technica AT95E 1/2 inch Standard Mount Dual Magnet Cartridge . I did intend comparing their varying traits when they were all finally bedded in, but as usual you were precognitive of your readers interests and have already provided a comprehensive summation. Usually, most of Audio Technicas cartridges in the MM series or line have capacitive loads that range from 100-200. Yes, the Shure will cure the problem if it is distortion and not damage. However, the two cartridges are sonically quite different, with the AT-VM95E having a fuller, more dynamic sound, but lacking the charm of the AT95E. It is the budget option from Ortofons popular 2M range of cartridges which (save for the mono versions) consist of the Red, Blue, Bronze and Black. It will be very close and will look level so there is no need at this point to worry about arm height. In standard form it carries a .3 x .7 mil elliptical stylus. I always get messed up and think my cartridge is having problems when I listen to it. I made sure the cart was aligned and got out my force gauge to make sure it was still accurately set at 2g. With this very liveable sound, I can imagine owners of this cartridge (who have not been bitten by the upgrade bug) being happy to carry on living with it without the urge to move on. 0.4 x 0.7mil Elliptical Diamond Tracking Force: 1.5-2.5 Grams Output Level: 3.5mV Frequency Range: 20-20Khz Channel Separation: 20dB How to Use: Install and use packing list: 1 xPhonograph Cartridge 2 x Screw 2 x Nut. If you are that concerned, buy a digital stylus tracking weight gauge. In the 30-40 price range, there is little competition for the AT95E from other cartridges with elliptical styli, but it just so happens that this cartridge gives excellent value for money. The T.P. Im astounded at the performance this cart provides considering its relatively low price (by audiophile standards). In this sound test, I assessed the sound quality for the major parts. However you can change your cookie settings at any time. VM95 Series dual Magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical stylus, Specially wound coils increase output voltage, Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws - no nuts required, The Audio Technica AT95E is easy to fit if you follow the easy steps. Denon PMA-1600NE Id forgotten the need for some break in time ! Tracking Force for M111HE Cartridge. by cats squirrel 12 Jan 2017 01:06, Post Turntable: Technics SL1200 Mk5 with Technics-clone headshellPhono Pre-amp: Musical Fidelity M1 ViNL (with 150pF capacitance)Amplifier: Yamaha A-S501Speakers: Q Acoustics 3050. Feliks Audio Arioso 300B (Ordered) Id been hoping to get my hands on Audio-Technicas new VM95 line since its introduction, but attempts to bring Audio-Technica onboard are still without success. Accessories. by mark79 12 Jan 2017 00:41, Post I was almost right. While I wouldnt say it has the wow-factor, it has a definite charm and provides a very pleasant listening experience. The half-inch standard mount AT95E phonograph cartridge offers outstanding clarity and detail. Post Obviously wear will vary greatly depending on the condition and cleanliness of records, care taken in handling the cartridge, your accuracy in setup and the quality of the turntable and tonearm. Voltaje de salida: 3,5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s), Fuerza de seguimiento: 1,5 a 2,5 g (2,0 g estndar), Impedancia de la bobina: 2,8 kohmios (1 kHz), Impedancia de entrada recomendada: 47 kohmios, Capacitancia de entrada recomendada : 100 a 200 pF, Radio de curvatura de la aguja: 0,3 0,7 mil, Dimensiones: 17 ,2 mm 17 ,0 mm 30,5 mm (Al An F), Aguja de repuesto (se vende por separado): ATN95E, Accesorios: tornillos ranurados de instalacin de la cpsula 11,0 mm 2 y, 8,0 mm 2, arandela 2, tuerca redonda 2, Con el fin de mejorar el producto, este est sujeto a modificaciones sin previo, Dual moving magnet stereo cartridge (2 pages), Vector-aligned stereo phono cartridge (2 pages), Dual magnet stereo phono cartridge (1 page), Unitools phantom-powered in-line microphone accessories (2 pages), Professional microphone accessories, microphone impedance matching transformer & adjustable in-line attenuator (1 page), Unitools phantom-powered in-line microphone accessories (1 page), Flush-mount microphone socket with led ring and touch switch (2 pages), Professional microphone accessories: shock-mount plates (2 pages), Manual will be automatically added to "My Manuals", Turntable Audio Technica AT95E Instructions, Accessories Audio Technica AT150MLX Manual, Accessories Audio Technica AT440MLa Manual, Accessories Audio Technica UniMix AT8681 Product Information, Accessories Audio Technica AT8202 Specifications, Accessories Audio Technica AT8657/LED-S User Manual, Accessories Audio Technica AT8646AM Product Information. In this segment, well be looking at some of the most important features of the Audio Technica AT95E phono cartridge. However, luckily, it is only on paper. I set the tracking force at the recommended minimum of 1.5g at first but I found out the vocal sound improved when I increased to the maximum of 2.5g. Then later, I put on a copy of Prince - 1999 and there was that irritating distortion on some of the vocals during Little Red Corvette. Its a classic go-to budget cartridge with outstanding performance that belies its modest price and has found its way onto some costly decks during its 39-year tenure. force.com Alexa Rank 86 Domain WHOIS Registered with MarkMonitor Inc. on May 20, 1991 WHOIS updated on April 19, 2022 Domain expires on May 21, 2024 IPv4 Addresses 23.1.35.132 United States (US) 23.1.99.130 United States (US) It should be noted that a special stylus with a finer elliptical profile is available for the AT95E, with part number ATN95EX. It was shrill. Ive now received my VM95SH courtesy of Simon, and am eagerly enjoying the bedding-in period. Switching to the Elliptical stylus brings back the magic of the old AT95, though its much closer to the 95XE than the 95E. Set up with the AT-LP5 overhang template, it provides lots of little details my other carts do not, and has already become one of my go-to carts, even prior to final assessment. VERDICT: I was actually quite pleased with it. I wonder if youve had any experience with the 440MLa, and if so how it might stack up against the VM95ML ? Interesting to read this, as I had the same complaint about the AT95E - distorted vocals, particularly male vocals. What you should take from this is that these cartridges have quite different personalities. I agree! Distortion wasn't always present and didn't totally ruin the sound experience, but I started getting fixated on it and decided to see if adding a bit of weight would help. The presentation creates pride of ownership from the get-go, yet is not so superfluous as to unnecessarily add to the cost of the cartridge. If the arm/cart are not parallel to the record, you may (probably will) get more bass or more treble, depending on whether it's *ss up or down. Tracking force: 1.5 to 2.5 g (2.0 g standard) Coil impedance: 2.8 k ohms (1 kHz) DC resistance: 410 ohms Recommended load impedance: 47 k ohms Recommended load capacitance: 100 to 200 pF Coil inductance: 400 mH (1 kHz) Static compliance: 20 10 This new incarnation has a finer elliptical stylus than the original, as well as other enhancements in a revised cartridge body for a slightly larger outlay of 44. by Vanni 26 Nov 2015 19:10, Post Total cartridge weight is 6.1G regardless of the stylus used, and with the exception of the 78RPM stylus all track at a nominal 2 grams, meaning theres no need to alter tonearm settings when swapping styli. Sound Quality The improvements noticed when trying the new stylus in the K5 body now increase with a whole new Audio Technica AT95E. I personally feel that the Shibata stylus has a slight tonal skew towards a midband boost which gives slightly more vocal projection. It performed beautifully there. Hi, Ashley. I did put a lot of efforts into adjusting tracking force and VTA so that the carts operated according to their specifications. Frequency response is 20-20,000Hz for the VM95C, 20-22,000Hz for the VM95E, 20-23,000Hz for the VM95EN and 20-25,000Hz for the VM95ML and VM95SH. I would not describe its sound as big and expansive, but it generally produces a neat sound that spans the full frequency spectrum without over-stepping the mark in any department. This item: Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Turntable Cartridge Green $69.00 Audio-Technica AT-HS1 Universal Headshell for LP120-USB, LP240-USB, and LP1240-USB Direct-Drive Turntables White $29.00 Turntable Phonograph LP Phono Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor Tool (Protactor Mirrored) $10.40 WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. The AT-LPW40WN is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. Thanks for your time ! Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 You might want to stick to the Audio Technica AT95E if your records are worn out. Here, a certain wispiness can sometimes reveal itself. Stylus life across the range of stylus cuts of course dependant too on tracking force but an approximate life would be elliptical 2-300 hours conical 4-500 hours probably 400 is safer Shibata 600 hours top and Micro Ridge maybe 1000 but only for light tracking. I made sure my tonearm was balanced before adding 1.75 grams on the counterweight, but saw no obvious adjustment for arm height, which the manual for the cartridge mentioned. I discovered, like you, that I could decrease the problem with a heavier tracking weight, but I could never eliminate it completely. The benefits of nude mounting, which brings with it lower tip mass and better vibration transfer between stylus and cantilever, is an increase in the cartridges ability to track high frequencies and thus added top end detail. It's usually better to be closer to the max of the manufacturer recommendation than the min though. Audio-Technica give approximate stylus life figures of Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus. All other aspects of cartridge setup mentioned in the at95e manual have been completed with the exception of arm height. It did seem to wane a little with time, perhaps I grew more tolerant of it or maybe that cartridge has an extended break-in period, maybe both. The AT95E is great if you want an affordable cartridge that is pleasant and laid back. Yes, this is true too for a Technics in my opinion. 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical replacement stylus for these cartridges: AT95E Distortion was gone. The AT-VM95 body also provides the opportunity to upgrade the stylus to more exotic profiles, providing a more scalable option than the AT95E. The arm should be ok for it, but I think 1.5g is really too low for AT95E, even though their range for it is 1.5-2.5g. It is quite amazing how the same record can sound different depending on the cartridge or player you use. It is simply a fact of vinyl playback that better groove tracking yields more top end information, which can appear as over-brightness. On the Shure M447 with the N44GQ stylus what would you recommend as far as tracking force for that. Blue (left channel / ) White (left channel / ) at least long enough to replace the stylus once and put about 400 hours on the current one. The improvement in the bass and treble makes me think it was more likely the stylus not riding in the groove well enough. However I have to say that the VM95 is probably the better value of the two and is the one Id choose, the next real step up is the 740ML. I was therefore pleased, though a little sceptical when AT introduced the VM95 range with two high end styli. The Ortofon 2M Red is great if you want a cartridge that can extract lots of details for a relatively affordable price. May the green king rest in peace, the successor has arrived to steal the throne. This cartridge sounds great. Itd be a stretch to say its flawless, but it does come to mind on occasion. Edifier R1280DB The AT-VM95E has a narrow recommended range of tracking forces of 1.8-2.2g with a normal setting of 2g, and this is the value I use. There are a lot of factors at play when measuring a turntable cartridge, not least the quality of the turntable, tonearm, phono stage and of course the accuracy in turntable setup, the match between cartridge and arm and of course the test record itself. Put the anti-skate to zero and see if your arm is truly feel floating above the platter surface, straight up and down with no side movement. With good recordings that have an okay sound quality and are in okay conditions, you will enjoy quality tracking from the Audio Technica AT95E. The blue VM95C (.6 mil conical), green VM95E (.3 x .7 mil elliptical), orange VM95EN (.3 x .7 mil nude mounted elliptical), red VM95ML (2.2 x 0.12 mil Microline), brown VM95SH (2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata) and grey VM95SP (3 mil 78). For the price, it is a good buy. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Vinyl Restart is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. With ideal operating conditions, these cartridges should not give major sibilance or IGD headaches. facebook; twitter; linkedin; pinterest; NEW Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge + Lightweight Headshell Hifi DJ Turntable 87.9. My main interest in the 440MLa is its solid reputation for tracking abilities on difficult records, lack of IGD & sibilance, etcthis VM95 line is new enough that there arent many comparisons on the web yet. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. currently listening with: Lenco 75, Rega 250 + Iceni c/w, Linn K18 with (BD stylus) cartridge. While it is my opinion that the Microline offers the best value for money in the range, there is no doubting that the Shibata brings merits of its own that do justify the small premium it commands. It had been a while since I owned or listened to any audiophile caliber vinyl, but am no stranger to some pretty good gear. Well get into more details later, but first a few words on how I did my testing. Location: Kalamazoo, MI. Class A discrete SMD transistor phono amplifier covered with shungite 2 x stereo Cambridge Audio 640Av2 Usher 604 floor standers To have a reference benchmark for the testing. If a phono cartridge doesnt look like much, chances are it isnt really much. Hi Ashley; by Roberto C2H3 26 Nov 2015 17:19, Post It has to be said however that a lot has changed in the last 40 years, not least the advancements in production and manufacturing, and the technical developments made in equipment for vinyl replay. Having heard other styli mounted to an AT95 body in the past, I had always felt that it showed promise yet was easily bested by a slightly better stylus mounted to a better generator, good though the 95 generator was. In the enjoyment department, I found it hard to pick one over the other in this particular comparison. Related to this, the tracking of sibilant vocals is at best mediocre. I founded Audio Appraisal a few years ago and continue to regularly update it with fresh content. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. If arm height is not adjustable, don't worry about it. The lower treble is perhaps not as focused, but this seems dependent on the quality of the pressing and the cartridges ability to track it. La aguja de repuesto tiene una vida til de unas 300 horas. Excellent John. How does the Audio Technica AT95E mix it all? This means you can keep a 95C conical stylus for playing styrene 45s, a 95E or En for worn records and a 95ML or SH for critical listening and playing the best discs in your collection, and switching between them is a simple push down, pull slightly back movement and a matter of a few seconds. Tracking Force: 1.8 g (18 mN) Brand Ortofon REASONS TO BUY Features an improved engine Great Nude Elliptical diamond stylus Features split pole pins (Copper wire +) Provides great sound accuracy REASONS TO AVOID Not better than small brother Ortofon 2M Red Cartrdge View on Amazon Read Customer Reviews It sounds much like the predecessor, though with more evenhandedness and control than the AT95, which tends to sound dry and a bit dull in comparison. The VM95 range includes a 6-strong selection of styli. I suspect that this was because, in comparison, the treble was amazing. Taking over from where the AT95 left off, the VM95 consists of a body of a matt black low resonance polymer housing with captive 2.6 mm brass screw thread inserts. - Tracking force: 2.0 g - Internal impedance @ 1kHz: 670 ohms - Internal inductance: 270 mH - Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm . I personally have always had a preference for a Microline over a Shibata. ound Test: Ortofon 2M Blue vs. VM540ML Comparison Review. Highs had more of a presence than before. Thanks for the excellent review. The Audio Technica AT95E is no different. He recommended setting it so it just barely moved inward toward the label. BoyuuRange Reisong A12 Consequently tracking performance is improved at the top end especially. First I should say that an arc isnt necessarily best, its just another way of achieving an alignment. NEW A T AT95E C + L: E saigonauth.com. The Microline produces a sound that is rich in detail and has rhythmic drive in spades. Logged in to this thread on the last post wondering why a discussion on Shure cartridges in going on in a thread on the AT95 haha. . I liked the color mix as well. There was a particular texture to it that I really liked. Audio Technicas recommended capacitive load for this cartridge (and most of their MM cartridges) is 100-200pF. I measured each stylus in turn using the same body. especially with 3rd party replacents, it can vary a lot. The music sounds livelier and more engaging with the Ortofon 2M Red. The AT95E came stock with my AT-LP120, so this is a cartridge that I have owned for a long time. The AT100E is certainly more focused than the AT95E right across the frequency range, with a firmer bass and a sharper treble, uncovering noticeably more detail. Thanks for your feedback! How does it stack up against the Shure M447 with a N44GQ and what you recommend the tracking force be on the N44GQ. The top end is crystal clear with no audible tracking distortion to speak of and a complete lack of sibilance even when pushed to the limits with a badly mastered LP pressed with limited dynamic range. However, I am unsure as to whether there are other colors for that model. I found the AT95E to have a relaxed and laid-back presentation whereas the Ortofon 2M Red has a brighter and more analytical presentation. Post Having upgraded their mid and top end moving magnet cartridges, AT turned their attention to their budget models. A distinction of the AT95E is that it is just about the cheapest cartridge on the market that has an elliptical stylus, with its main competitors (on price) having only conical/spherical styli. The only downside is the slight but noticeable reduction in output level. tracking Force: 1.8 g Rec. The measurements didnt change significantly when testing with a body supplied with the cheaper VM95E. Rega Exact Our version of search is not compatible with the new server. The VM95 has all of the best traits of the 440MLA, but is a smoother sounding cart whereas the MLA could be somewhat bright, sometimes uncomfortably so with a phono stage mismatch. And as one of the best-selling cartridges of all-time, I dare say that a steady supply of used examples will continue on the secondhand market. Klipsch The Fives An avid vinyl collector and coffee addict, I can often be found at a workbench tinkering with a faulty electronic device, tweaking a turntable to extract the last bit of detail from those tiny grooves in the plastic stuff, or relaxing in front of the hi-fi with a good album. Bass delivery is actually fairly tight but perhaps a little lacking in sheer punch. I have had a lot of problems with a AT95E Cartridge unnecessarily skipping out of the groove while the ATP-2 Cartridge seems to stay locked . Condition: New New. Thanks again for your analysis. As it is right now, it looks level while playing. The half-inch standard mount AT95E phonograph cartridge offers outstanding clarity and detail. As such XP styli track at a nominal 3 grams as opposed to the 2 grams recommended for the VM95 styli. NEW A T AT95E C + L: E saigonauth.com. Reviewers have rated . The VM95 styli are also compatible with the AT-XP series DJ cartridges and vice versa. I can certainly appreciate why this cartridge has been a survivor and earned such an enviable reputation. Hence, I expected no punch from the bass but I expected its presence at the very least. Stereo imaging is greatly improved as is the texture of instruments and their placement within the stereo field. Looking a few posts up I see a member is having IGD issues so now I get it. cartridge from this end of the market, especially when deployed in my main The Ortofon 2M Red, on the other hand, sounds noticeably more open and detailed, but it did never sound as pleasant as the AT95E. by JoeE SP9 12 Jan 2017 00:07, Post I bumped the tracking force up to 2.4, adjusted anti-skate to match, and moved the speakers a bit further away from the . VERDICT: I actually enjoyed the treble testing. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. I normally prefer warm and smooth sound over bright and analytical. I was heading to 2.2, but got to 2.23 and figured, "Close enough.". Manufactured to Audio-Technica's renowned quality standards, each cartridg AT95EMid Range Moving Magnet Cartridge by Dolphin17 26 Nov 2015 04:18, Post Now, my VM95E has acceptable inner groove distortion level and is a pleasure to listen to. MikeInFla 10,000 Ways To Be Wrong. Repeating that same success will be no mean feat, and to attempt such is certainly a bold move on Audio-Technicas part. Rec. AT91R Vs VM95E Stylus/Cartridge, Fitting & Sound Comparison UTILITARIAN TV 5.05K subscribers Subscribe 18K views 1 year ago I decided to upgrade my cartridge on my Audio Technica LP3 turntable. Do I want to keep on listening to music? Youll find links to those articles towards the end. At the time, I could get a new one for very little money, so decided to buy it and make my own assessment. Thanks for your review. Although some records require a little more tracking force than others, the range should be based on the cartridge manufacturer's specifications. 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