Audio Technica's VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges offer a brilliant solution to the age-old problem of worn stylus replacement. Rather than purchasing an entirely new cartridge when your diamond wears out, you can simply replace the interchangeable stylus, making these cartridges a virtually permanent investment for your turntable setup.
Understanding stylus lifespan is crucial for maintaining optimal sound quality. Conical styli typically last around 500 hours of play, whilst elliptical styli offer approximately 300 hours before replacement is needed. For those seeking extended durability, microlinear styli provide up to 1000 hours of playback, and Shibata styli deliver around 800 hours of reliable performance.
The VM95 Series' clever design centres around a shared electromagnetic engine-body across all six models. This unified approach means that each of the six replacement styli are completely interchangeable, allowing you to upgrade your cartridge's performance characteristics by switching to a different stylus type without replacing the entire unit.
- Dual Handheld Microphone System
- System includes ATW-R1440 4-channel receiver and two ATW-T1402 handheld microphone transmitters
- Digital 24-bit/48 kHz wireless operation for ultimate sound quality
- Plug-and-play operation in the 2.4 GHz range
- Receiver units can be docked in the chassis or mounted remotely (up to 328 feet away)
- Each receiver channel can be paired with up to four transmitters
- Chassis’ System ID Display shows RF signal level, system ID, transmitter battery level, and system link status
- Compatible with Audio-Technica’s Wireless Manager software
- Auto-lock function prevents unintended operations
- AES128 encryption for security
- Water- and sweat-resistant cW-style connector on body-pack transmitter



