Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Cartridge | Elliptical Stylus

The Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge is part of the VM95 Series, designed to bring out the full character of your vinyl records with clarity and precision. Built around Audio-Technica’s Vertical Dual Magnet (VM) design, the cartridge mirrors the cutter head used to create the vinyl master. This design achieves accurate tracking, excellent channel separation, and a well-defined stereo image across the entire frequency range, delivering outstanding musical detail.

At its core, the AT-VM95E features a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus, engineered to track grooves with accuracy and deliver smooth, detailed playback. The lightweight aluminum cantilever ensures fast response and adds extra precision to your listening experience. Inside, specially wound coils provide increased output voltage, giving your system a stronger signal and a more dynamic sound.

One of the strengths of the VM95 Series is flexibility. Every model shares the same body design, allowing vinyl enthusiasts to swap and interchange styli as they upgrade or experiment with different sound signatures. Whether you prefer conical, elliptical, microlinear, or Shibata, the stylus can be swapped in seconds.

The low-resonance polymer housing reduces unwanted vibrations, while threaded inserts built directly into the cartridge body make installation simple—just two screws, no nuts required. Universally compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts standard 1/2” cartridges, the AT-VM95E cartridge fits seamlessly into most setups.

Audio-Technica also includes installation accessories in the box: two 11 mm screws, two 8 mm screws, and two washers, so you have everything you need for an easy mount.

With a history that dates back to 1962, when founder Hideo Matsushita introduced the company’s first affordable phono cartridge, Audio-Technica continues its legacy of making high-quality analog playback accessible to everyone. The AT-VM95E cartridge reflects this philosophy—reliable, musical, and an ideal upgrade for anyone ready to rediscover their vinyl collection.

For a closer look at performance, comparisons, and sound tests, read our in-depth Audio-Technica AT-VM95E review.

👉 Tracking force range: 1.8 – 2.2 g
👉 Sweet spot: 2.0 g (gives the best balance of sound quality and stylus/record life)