Manufacturer | audio-technica |
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Place of Business | ST-HUBERT, QC, J3Z 0C8 CA |
Item model number | AT-VM95SH/H |
Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 5.08 x 7.62 cm; 9.07 g |
ASIN | B07JLYDKDS |
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Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH/H Turntable Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit
Purchase options and add-ons
- VM95 Series dual Magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil shibata stylus
- Aluminum cantilever
- Durable low-resonance polymer Housing
- Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws - no nuts required
- Universal 1/2"-mount headshell for 4-pin Turntable cartridges
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- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 10.16 x 5.08 x 7.62 cm; 9.07 g
- Date First Available : Oct. 21 2018
- Manufacturer : audio-technica
- Place of Business : ST-HUBERT, QC, J3Z 0C8 CA
- ASIN : B07JLYDKDS
- Item model number : AT-VM95SH/H
- Country of origin : Japan
- 鶹 Rank: #8,598 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio)
- #71 in DJ Turntable Cartridges
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Product description
The AT-VM95SH/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SH dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. This VM95 Series cartridge with 2. 7 x 0. 26 mil Shibata stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.
Top Brand: Audio-Technica
From the manufacturer



- Frequency Response: 20-25,000 Hz
- Channel Separation: 23 (dB at 1 kHz)
- Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
- Stylus Construction: Nude square shank
- Stylus Shape: 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata
- Mount: Half-inch
Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH/H
Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit
The AT-VM95SH/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SH dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell.
This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus fits half-inch mount turntables. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality. The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.
- VM95 Series dual magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus
- Aluminum cantilever
- Durable low-resonance polymer housing
- Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts required
- Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus
VM95 Series Shibata Stereo Cartridge
The AT-VM95SH, features a Nude Shibata stylus, one of the most acclaimed stylus format by high end audiophiles. The Shibata stylus produces mid and bass sounds strong and rich in addition to offer a frequency response up to 25,000 Hz.
Preassembled with AT-HS6BK Headshell
The AT-VM95C cartridge is fitted onto the 9g aluminium die cast body headshell.
Shibata Stylus
Provides a beautiful mid-high range Shibata-signature sound and strong mid-range volume.

VM95 Series - Styli Compatibility
Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play. Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus.
Our VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus.
The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible.

Trusted by Professionals
Whether it’s on the boardroom table, the stage or in the studio, Audio-Technica products are trusted time and again by industry professionals looking for reliable, lovingly developed audio products for all budgets. It’s Audio-Technica’s commitment to innovation and meticulous design that ensure professionals turn to us to provide solutions in conferencing, houses of worship, broadcasting, live sound, recording studios and beyond.

50 Years of Devotion to Music
For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the high level. Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.

A Legacy in Innovation
Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products. It’s expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. A self-made man and audiophile, it all started in his workshop, with the hand crafting of stereo cartridges.

A Passion for Listening
Humility, passion, creativity and expertise in sound are the core values behind Audio-Technica’s legacy, greatly inspired by its founder - whose imprint on the company’s philosophy is still felt today. Audio-Technica’s passion for listening evolved in the 70’s, when it started designing headphones, building upon a legacy in innovation, meticulous engineering and artistic design.Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.
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Customers like the sound quality and value of the product. They mention the treble is sweet yet not lacking detail, and the bass is sweet.
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Customers like the sound quality of the product. They mention the treble is sweet yet not lacking detail.
"The rumours are true this is a fantastic sounding cart and shibata stylus. Put in on my at pl120 and after listening to about 3 records it broke in...." Read more
"...The highs were detailed The base was more evident. Everything sounded neutral and balanced. Very happy with this cart...." Read more
"...You can hear amazing clarity and stereo separation and well defined bass with this cartridge...." Read more
"...The midrange is grainless and slightly forward; treble is sweet yet not lacking detail; bass is ample but not muddled...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value for money of the product. They mention it's even better sound.
"Worth every penny...shibata stylus at this price!! Noticeable upgrade over my well loved Nagaoka MP 110...." Read more
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- Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2025Verified PurchaseThe rumours are true this is a fantastic sounding cart and shibata stylus. Put in on my at pl120 and after listening to about 3 records it broke in. Amazing bass mids and highs i find myself hearing more of every album i put on now. Considering most other shibata stylus go for 2x or more the price this was a no brainer (especially considering the headshell comes with it too!) and i also like the fact you can use every stylus type in the cart. 100% no regrets.
The rumours are true this is a fantastic sounding cart and shibata stylus. Put in on my at pl120 and after listening to about 3 records it broke in. Amazing bass mids and highs i find myself hearing more of every album i put on now. Considering most other shibata stylus go for 2x or more the price this was a no brainer (especially considering the headshell comes with it too!) and i also like the fact you can use every stylus type in the cart. 100% no regrets.
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- Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2024Verified PurchaseI had purchased an Audio Technica atvm740ml cartridge that almost cost twice the price of this cart and did not sound as close as this model.
They are two different stylus for sure. I had anticipated the ml cart sound sound better but at the end it wasn't compliant with my system. It sounded very harsh,lean, The music was lifeless.. When I had purchased the atvm95sh model, everything came to life. The highs were detailed The base was more evident. Everything sounded neutral and balanced. Very happy with this cart. I'm eager to try the At33sh model
- Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2020Verified PurchaseI got this combination of cartridge and headshell on sale for cheaper than the cartridge alone sells for anywhere, Canada or world wide. This is a nude Shibata stylus that is typically two to three times more expensive on other cartridges. You can hear amazing clarity and stereo separation and well defined bass with this cartridge. In fact, the stereo separation is so uncannily good that I had to double check my connections to make sure nothing was out of phase.
The headshell is of excellent quality and on my Technics SL1200 this combo takes almost no time to install, just be sure to set tracking force and angle. If you want to take a leap to a top tier cartridge this might be the best deal going.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2020Verified PurchaseYou won't find another cartridge that sports a Shibata stylus in this price range; and for much higher price range for that matter.
A giant improvement over the classic AT95E I once had. The midrange is grainless and slightly forward; treble is sweet yet not lacking detail; bass is ample but not muddled. It reminds me of Linn K9, a MM cartridge I enjoyed the most before the stylus worn out.
If you want a cartridge that gets you to focus on the music, not the technical sonic, this is the one to get.
It does takes a few hours to break in the suspension, be patient. You will be rewarded. For this price having this sonic and a Shibata stylus, 5 stars.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2022Verified PurchaseReplaced original stylus on my Audio Technica LP120 and a SIGNIFICANT difference in sound quality, very happy. Wasn't about to remove onboard phono and all the other esoteric list of items as some people are doing. 'change the stylus' first and that's where you will get an appreciable difference.
- Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2022Verified PurchaseNew Fluance table, but was not keen on any of the cartridges they offered.
So bought the cheapest RT82, sold the Ortofon and plugged in this.
Very happy with the combo.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2020Verified PurchaseA true audio bargain at the discounted price I paid. Increadibly detailed smooth cartridge. Tight bass, incredible mids and airy highs.. Be sure to check the alignment for your arm, it was off for my arm geometry. After a minor alignment adjustment the sound is just right. Can't recommend it enough.
- Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2023Verified PurchaseThere is improvement over the Green cartridge that came stock on my Audio Technica.
That said, it's hard to measure the return on the investment.
Shibata should last 3 times as long, so I guess 3 times the price is OK, but I did not hear an earth-shattering improvement in sound.
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- KiDGReviewed in Singapore on August 28, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sounding Cart
Verified PurchaseIncredible cart. Great sound with warm low notes, without it coming across as muddy. I’ve previously used a VM540ML and I love both. This Shibata is better for generic listening whereas the 540ML is more suited for audiophile records.
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Świetny produkt lecz niestety mimo, iż uniwersalny headshell za ciężki i za wysoki do mojego gramofonu Hitachi ht-350. Muszę kupić osobno wkładkę i inny headshell a szkoda.Reviewed in Poland on August 5, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars Hitachi ht-350
Verified PurchaseNiestety sam headshell jest niekompatybilny z gramofonem Hitachi ht-350. Za wysoki i za ciężki.
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roseReviewed in Italy on May 11, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Equilibrio, raffinatezza e suono analogico
Verified PurchaseConsiderevole upgrade rispetto alla basica vm95e. Maggiore Dettaglio, resa dei bassi notevolmente migliorata, più profonda e articolata, con grande equilibrio rispetto alle altre gamme (quella media è maggiormente in evidenza, rendendo il suono molto gradevole all'ascolto). Buona la tridimensionalità e la separazione degli strumenti. Il ricavo più pregevole si ottiene sulle voci, davvero ben valorizzate, naturali e con una microdinamica degna di nota. La testina restituisce una musicalità che ho molto apprezzato, non è mai affaticante e rimane comunque trasparente, senza quel tocco di colorazione e artificialità di altre concorrenti dello stesso livello che tendono a essere più "ruffiane" oppure eccessivamente analitiche; questo però implica che bisogna inserirla in una catena audio di pari livello, con caratteristiche simili, su un sistema di per sé già abbastanza rivelatore, anche se entry level , già tendente alla trasparenza, e montarla su un giradischi dalla buona meccanica, altrimenti non avrebbe senso, non verrebbe valorizzata. Insomma, va abbinata a amplificatore, casse e cavi con caratteristiche simili, altrimenti non è che da sola può fare miracoli.
Tira fuori davvero tanto e la resa audio è sempre gradevole, anche su registrazioni non eccelse. L'equilibrio e la raffinatezza sono le sue caratteristiche principali, senza "effetti speciali".
A mio avviso, dá il meglio di sé nei generi strumentali, proprio perché restituisce un suono caldo e analogico, pur conservando una certa apertura.
Potrebbe avere senso come investimento anche se si progetta di migliorare nel tempo il proprio impianto hifi, magari sostituendo a poco a poco le componenti, perché garantisce ben 800 ore di ascolto.
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Excelente produto.Entrega no prazo.Reviewed in Brazil on November 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Puro prazer.
Verified PurchaseO cartucho toca muito bem meus vinis.TKS.