AT-VM95E VM95 series Elliptical stereo cartridge Green

If you own a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO and are tired of the harsh, fatiguing sound of the factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red, buy this cartridge immediately. Fair warning before you start: you need nerves of steel and a good pair of tweezers to change cartridges! The tiny tonearm wires on the EVO require patience, and because Audio-Technica pins are slightly narrower than Ortofon's, you'll need to use fine tweezers to gently squeeze the four metal clips for a snug, buzz-free connection. Once mounted and aligned, though, the payoff is massive. The difference in sound quality was noticeable from the very first spin: No More Harsh Treble: The 2M Red always felt overly bright to my ears—high notes on brass and sibilant vocal "ssss" sounds were sharp and fatiguing. The AT-VM95E completely eliminates that harsh upper-midrange glare. Rich, Natural Midrange: Vocals (especially rich baritones like Elvis) sit dead-center in the soundstage with incredible warmth, weight, and presence. Smooth Orchestral Balance: Big, dynamic 1970s pop and orchestral arrangements sound full, open, and effortless. When the full brass and string sections swell, the sound stays smooth and sweet rather than turning into a wall of noise. Warm, Punchy Low-End: The bass feels much more grounded and musical, giving grand pianos, double bass, and kick drums a solid foundation. If you are willing to spend ten careful minutes with a pair of tweezers, this is hands-down one of the most cost-effective performance upgrades you can make to a Debut Carbon EVO. Highly recommended!

The previous (and original) cartridge on my Linn LV-X arm was sounding dreadful, and without much desire to spend too much money (as I wasn't sure where the fault lay) I opted for this cartidge. Easy to install on the LV-X, and giving excellent results overall, I can heartily recommend the AT-VM95E VM95 - and have no immediate desire to spend more. The sound is wonderfully round and coherent. Detailed yet smooth - played on a Heybrook TT2, put through an A&R A60 and Tannoy Mercury speakers. Great value for money!

Good value compared to the AT-ART9XI at £1299! Makes a noticeable upgrade for my Rega Planar P1 and was easy to fit. The sound has more detail and clarity and better bass compared to the stock cartridge.

I'm no audiophile. The trouble with older turntables is when you can no longer get an original stylus. I recently bought a generic replacement and wasn't greatly impressed, it seems to generate quite a lot of noise. So this is option B, easy to fit, easy to set up and much less noise. The only down side is slightly lower output voltage, so sounds a little quieter at your usual setting. I'm happy with this as a replacement.

Would give it ten if I could, there is very little difference between this ickle green 💚 monster and the Ortofon blue 💙 except the price, this is fantastic when listening to the early 80s synth eara its bright they let the synths fill the room with midge ures voice booming out O Vienna absolutely banging set this green monster up reet and it will 100% knock ya sox off ya feet i was an oferton snob but not anymore ok this lasts 300 hours but at less than £30 a pop easy to replace the stylus every few months I prefer my tunes to tv averaging 4 hours a day, get it set it up reet and he will suprise you just need to remember to det your pre amp to 47pF as these stylus prefer very low capacitance and use a decent low capacitance sheilded R.C.A cable from your deck especially if your running a Technics SL-1200 GR2 otherwise them symbols on the drum kit will hurt your ears so 4 hours a day i should need a new stylus in around 3 month and it cost less than a decent bottle of vodka 😉

Restoring an old but much loved 1979 piece of Hi-Fi erotica yet again I reached for this cheap but effective cartridge. I always use them on older record decks, usually to replace dead stock items left on years too long. I find the build to be excellent, the price fair and the sound quality to hit far above the price range. It’s not a Koetsu, I have one so I know but it’s one of those rare dependable items that have stood the test of time and won. Highly recommended for those who want a nice crisp sound on a budget.

Replacement for old one as it had been in the loft for a few years, thought it best to get a new one

I have recently resurrected my old Akai AP B10C deck and treated it to a new cartridge. The AP B10C is by no means a top of the range deck but with this cartridge the sound is pretty impressive. Excellent value for money

I picked up the Audio-Technica VM95E recently — not because I needed a new cart (I already run a Nagaoka MP-110) but just to try something new and keep an empty headshell busy. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much. I thought it would be a decent backup cart. But this thing seriously surprised me. For the price I paid (~₹3600 / ~$40), it’s ridiculously good. Clear, punchy, well-balanced — more than what I expected from a budget cart. It’s an absolute workhorse. I still love my MP-110 — it’s smooth and warm and great with vocals — but the VM95E has a totally different energy. It’s fast, open, and engaging in a way that makes it hard to ignore. I’m definitely going to be using this regularly, not just as a backup. It’s still early days (just a few hours in), and I know it’ll only open up more with break-in. But even now, I’d say this: don’t go by the price tag — go by what sounds best to your ears. And this little cart delivers. Audio-Technica nailed it with this one. Incredible value for money.

Chegou intacto, bem embalado. Melhor custo benefício, com excelente fonocaptação!

Très bon équipement tout terrain.

Excelente Producto! Technics es garantía de calidad y a precios accesibles, muy recomendable para utilizar en equipos Vintage.

I love this cartridge. The sound to price is incredible. The VM mount means no more fiddly nut and bolt threading while holding the headshell and cartridge in one hand. The cartridge secures direct to the screw. This was one of my easiest cart swaps ever. With the aid of my alignment protractor I had it installed in about 20 minutes. The pins for headshell connection are also the right size unlike some of my MC carts that need crimping to fit. The fact that I can upgrade the stylus all the way to a ML or SH is a winner as well, but to be honest I'm very content with the sound quality from the 95. Installed on my Reloop turn 5 turntable. 10/10 for the AT cartridge