[VMN30EN] This cartridge transformed my turntable! The vinyl sounds full and completely different from my old cartridge. I think the shibota needle helps make a huge difference. It gets into grooves that have never been used. The clarity is amazing!!

[47 kOhms] The AT-VM95E replaced an old Stanton 681EEE in my vintage Technics SL-D2 turntable. Installation was made simple as the screws that hold the cartridge in place go right into the cartridge shell without having to fiddle with small nuts. I set the tracking force to 2 grams and it is tracking with no issues. The sound exceeded my expectations, no distortion that I can hear and instruments sound more defined than with my previous cartridge. For the price it is a very good sounding cartridge.

[VMN30EN] Back in the day when Audio Technica released the AT-95 it was widely praised as a lively, dynamic alternative to the usual Shure M75EJ. Today the AT-VM95E is even more detailed and dynamic than before. Tight bass, clear open midrange and crisp treble offer a solid, rhythmic presentation of recorded music on vinyl. Its main rival today is probably Ortofon's OM 5E, offering similar performance at a higher price. The AT is audibly punchier and more foot-tapping than the Ortofon. If you have a bigger budget consider stepping up to the $150-$20 price range for a significant overall improvement.

[VMN30EN] It took a long time to get here, but I'm very happy with the performance. Well known for its high frequency reproduction - this follows that same trend - but also has great balance across the spectrum. I tested this on a brand new copy of Sade - Promise from the box set. Blew me away. Highly recommended if you're on a budget but still want audiophile quality.

[23°] Upgraded my new Yamaha TT-S303. I your in that better than average, but not super expensive, turntable price range this is a great choice.

[0.2 oz (6.4 g)] My Shure cartridge got old, and needed a replacement. I looked in the catalog, but no Shure cartridges. Gone out of business. How could they do that? So I ordered the Audio Technica. I am not sorry. Excellent presence and bass. I wouldn’t trade it!

[47 kOhms] Perfect fit! Works wonderful on my vintage turntable (Philips 212)!

[1.5 dB (1 kHz)] My turntable came with the AT-VM95E and when it was ready for a replacement, I decided to upgrade. I didn't think there would be much difference but high vocals really came through cleaner than the previous. Overall I could tell a difference and the extra cost was definitely worth it, especially considering it lasts longer than the VM95E.

[20 Hz to 25 kHz] The quality of the sound in my Thorens turntable is the best it’s ever been. Even the oldest vinyl sounds wonderful. I’m hearing rich and beautiful sound exactly as it was created, noticing instruments I hadn’t even heard before.

And as highly as I recommend this cartridge, I recommend all the good folks at B&H. A special shout out to Aaron, who provided great customer service.

[VMN30EN] I bought this to replace the original cartridge for a Music Hall mmf 2.2 turntable. As noted in the description, the cartridge is threaded, and the tiny bolts don't need any nuts to secure them. This simplifies the installation. The simplicity of the Music Hall turntable also makes alignment and tracking force easy to set up. I could have shopped for a more expensive cartridge, but didn't want to spend more than the initial cost of the turntable. I'm very pleased with the tracking and sound quality of this cartridge. I'm running the turntable with a very nice old Marantz 2770 receiver.