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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML Microlinear Stylus Cartridge

SKU CH-K8WC-F6AWK MPN AT-VMN95ML

A 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear replacement stylus for the AT-VM95ML cartridge, offering 23 dB channel separation and 3.5 mV output for low-distortion vinyl playback

  • Microlinear stylus tracks grooves precisely with 2.2 x 0.12 mil tip
  • 23 dB channel separation at 1 kHz delivers wide stereo imaging
  • 5 mV output voltage at 5 cm/sec provides strong signal level
  • 8 to 2.2 g tracking force range suits standard tonearm settings
  • Fits half-inch mount turntables for direct cartridge compatibility

Replacement Stylus for VM95ML Cartridge

The Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML is a replacement stylus designed for the AT-VM95ML cartridge body. It features a 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear tip mounted on a VM stereo dual magnet generator. The unit fits standard half-inch mount turntables and weighs 0.528 ounces.

Tracking Limits and Electrical Load

The stylus tracks between 1.8 and 2.2 grams with 2.0 grams standard. Vertical tracking angle is 23 degrees. Static compliance measures 20 x 10 – 6 cm/dyne and dynamic compliance is 10 x 10 – 6 cm/dyne at 100 Hz. The cartridge requires a load impedance of 47,000 ohms and a load capacitance of 100 to 200 pF.

Upgrade from Conical or Elliptical Tips

This Microlinear stylus replaces worn conical or elliptical tips on the same VM95 body, delivering improved channel separation of 23 dB and output channel balance of 1.5 dB. The jump is worthwhile when records show excessive inner-groove distortion or when a flatter frequency response up to 25,000 Hz is desired. It is not for users needing a moving coil output or a different mount standard.

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Price $113.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 456 comparable items (median $222.99).

Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the Microlinear stylus over other VM95 profiles for my records?

The 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear tip traces grooves more precisely than conical or elliptical shapes, reducing distortion and improving channel separation to 23 dB for clearer high-frequency detail.

How does the 3.5 mV output voltage perform with a standard phono preamp?

At 3.5 mV this moving-magnet cartridge delivers a healthy signal that most phono stages expect, so you can set gain near the middle of its range without adding noise or running out of headroom.

What does the 47,000 ohm load impedance mean for my turntable setup?

The cartridge is designed for the standard 47 kΩ phono input; matching this value ensures the specified 20–25,000 Hz frequency response and 1.5 dB channel balance are achieved in practice.

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