Audio-Technica AT-VMN95EBK Elliptical Replacement Turntable Stylus for AT-VM95 Series Cartridges, Compatible with AT-LP120X Series, AT-LP3XBT, AT-LPW40, AT-LPW50, AT-LP5X, AT-LP8X, Black

I had been using the "blue" original stylus for my Audio Technica AT-31 turntable for several months now and thought I should try upgrading it to the "black" VMN95. I'm glad I did! First, AT makes it very easy to replace the stylus. A simple tilt down and a pull and the old stylus comes off. The new one is the reverse process. No tools required. As for the sound, the difference is fantastic. It's like stripping paint off of old wood to see the shiny original finish. Everything sounds more open and clear. It might not be AT's top of the line stylus as there's probably others with a longer shelf life, but for the price, it probably doesn't get much better than this.

Works a treat. This thing arrived in perfect condition even though Amazon just threw it into an envelope. Kudos to Audio-Technica for making their packaging Amazon-proof. Snapped right into place in a jif and works perfectly. The only thing is realizing how I was compensating on diminishing returns from the previous stylus, so I had to turn my subwoofer down since I’m now getting a full dynamic range. Cannot recommend this stylus enough. I also love the black color. Take note that this is the exact same stylus as the green, just decked out for formal occasions.

Originally I was after a good conical, so I bought the headshell with the conical for less than perfect records. I couldn't help but wonder if the elliptical was as good as the old 95e. What I liked right away about the VM95E was how much more audible it made records at lower volumes. I have used the VM520 and VM530 cart/styli in the past, those sound great. Their pricing is not at a level that I want to keep spending though. The VM95E works well with the Pro Ject pre-amp and an Onkyo receiver, so much so, I'm satisfied with the VM95E, it sounds great. I would rather spend $50 for a stylus once or twice a year than spend $150+ for a ML. I recommend it, if you have the old 95e, consider this a step up.

Very good stylus, perfect replacement for the VMN95 cartridge. Quality of sound is very good, crisp, clear. Good bass and audio separation. Plus, I like the black one instead of green, it looks more slick!

Excellent value for money, clear sound, you can't go wrong.

Better price, great replacement

Es un excelente producto para un excelente tocadiscos como lo es el AudioTechnica. El tipo de aguja elíptica se ajusta mejor a los surcos mejorando la calidad de audio. El precio es el promedio del mercado

Nice upgrade to the stylus that came with the turntable

Substituição da primeira agulha após mais de um ano de uso, a gente vai se acostumando e acaba não lembrando como era a qualidade do som quando a agulha era nova, agora com a troca a perfeição do som retornou, ótima qualidade e produto importado do Japão.

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Per ongeluk de naald van de groene at vm95e gebroken en er moest dus een nieuwe komen. De aanschafte versie is gelijk aan de vm95e alleen zwart van kleur. Na de cartridge vervangen te hebben meteen proef gedraaid. Oftewel ingespeeld. Volgende dag met meer aandacht geluisterd en het leek wel of deze zwarte versie beter klinkt dan de vorige groene versie. Zal mijn verbeelding wel zijn, maar het was gewoon weer genieten.

Presa in sostituzione a quella originale del giradischi. A parte il prezzo elevato, nulla da segnalare

Like the neutral sound of the stylus, overall happy with it.