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Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML cartridge with Microlinear stylus, silver and black body

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML Microlinear Cartridge 2.2 x 0.12 mil

SKU CH-JWSX-CPXDJ MPN AT-VM95ML

Dual moving magnet cartridge with a 2.2 x .12 mil Microlinear stylus fits half-inch mount turntables and accepts six interchangeable replacement styli

  • Microlinear stylus traces groove detail with precision
  • 2 x 0.12 mil tip reduces record wear
  • Dual moving magnet design delivers excellent channel separation
  • Low-resonance housing minimises unwanted vibration
  • Interchangeable VMN95 styli allow easy future upgrades

Precise Microlinear Stylus

The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML uses a 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus that tracks record grooves with high accuracy. This design delivers excellent channel separation and low distortion for clear tonal quality. It suits vinyl listeners who want detailed playback from a half-inch mount cartridge. The stylus profile retrieves fine information that broader tips can miss.

Simple Two-Screw Mounting

The low-resonance housing has threaded inserts so the cartridge attaches to a headshell with just two screws and no nuts. Alignment follows standard half-inch spacing, making the process straightforward for most users. A common issue is setting the tracking force too low for the Microlinear profile, which can cause mistracking on complex passages. Over-tightening the mounting screws may also stress the cartridge body.

Verify Headshell And Arm Compatibility

Confirm your turntable uses a standard half-inch mount headshell before ordering. The tonearm must allow adjustment of tracking force and anti-skate to match the cartridge’s compliance. Some lighter arms may struggle to apply sufficient force for the Microlinear stylus. Check that your phono stage or amplifier provides a moving-magnet input with appropriate loading.

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Price $143.99
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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 32 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus is tracking correctly after installation?

Listen for clean, distortion-free playback with even channel balance across the frequency range; the low-resonance housing and threaded inserts ensure stable alignment once secured with two screws.

What is included with the AT-VM95ML and what must I purchase separately?

The cartridge body with fitted Microlinear stylus and threaded inserts for half-inch mount are included; a compatible headshell and any of the six AT-VMN95 replacement styli for future swaps are sold separately.

Which AT-VMN95 replacement stylus should I choose if I want to change the profile later?

All six AT-VMN95 replacement styli fit the shared VM95 body, so you can select any profile — conical, elliptical, MicroLine or Shibata — that matches your preferred tracking and tonal balance.

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