Data Sheet

Bonded Stylus Models
In a bonded (or jointed) stylus, a diamond tip is
glued on a metal shank that is itself glued into
the hole of the cantilever. This type of stylus is
generally less expensive to produce, but provides
an excellent option for the casual listener.
VM95 Series
Cartridges
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STYLUS HORIZONTAL CROSS SECTION STYLUS HORIZONTAL CROSS SECTION
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STYLUS HORIZONTAL CROSS SECTION
Perfect for casual listener
searching for a reliable
cost-eective cartridge
Conical
Ideal step-up model. The nude
elliptical tip is lighter and follows
the groove of your records with
more precision
Microlinear (ridge shape) allows
for more precise contact with record
grooves leading to higher fidelity
and less inner groove distortion
Premier VM95 cartidge. Shibata
shape has two longer, narrower
radii, allowing more surface contact
resulting in an extended frequency
response and a highly detailed
listening experience
Elliptical Microlinear ShibataConical (78 rpm)Elliptical
Next generation of the legendary
95E, considered one of the finest
entry-level phono cartridges
ever produced
Designed for use with 78 rpm/shellac
or short play (SP) records
AT-VM95C
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
with Conical Bonded Stylus
AT-VM95EN
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
with Elliptical Nude Stylus
AT-VM95ML
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
with Microlinear Nude Stylus
AT-VM95SH
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
with Shibata Nude Stylus
AT-VM95E
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
with Elliptical Bonded Stylus
AT-VM95SP
Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge
with Conical Bonded Stylus
R
R
R = 0.3 mil R = 3 mil
R
R
R
R
R = 0.6 mil
Nude Stylus Models
Nude styli, shaped from whole diamonds, are
more costly than bonded styli. But because of their
lower mass, nude styli track more accurately. Also,
since our nude styli are grain-oriented, with their
longest-wearing faces touching the record surface,
they last longer.
STYLUS FRONT VIEW STYLUS FRONT VIEW
STYLUS HORIZONTAL CROSS SECTION STYLUS HORIZONTAL CROSS SECTION
STYLUS FRONT VIEW
STYLUS HORIZONTAL CROSS SECTION
R = 0.3 mil R = 0.12 mil
R = 0.26 mil
R
R
R
R
R
Diamond
(bonded to metal)
Metal
Whole diamond