The AT-VM95E delivers more substance in the bass but less sparkle in the treble, not to forget its wonderfully revitalised midrange.

Such a low total capacitance is not easy to attain, requiring a phono pre-amp with very low capacitance, probably less than 100pF (after taking out cable capacitance). New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .The ATN95E stands as a testament to Audio Technica’s commitment to tradition, innovation, and peerless quality. Please send us your details along with details of the item(s) you'd like to trade in and we'll come back to you within 2 working days (but usually a little sooner) with a quote. mil elliptical diamond stylus that is expertly crafted to track record grooves with high accuracy, ensuring high fidelity reproduction of sound every time the stylus makes contact with the vinyl surface. Although the AT95E is officially discontinued (replaced by the AT-VM95E), it is still widely available. There is a slight softness to the bass, with texture sometimes suffering, but it is tight and punchy, contributing significantly to the scale of the sound.

Flip the headshell over and locate the flanges that protrude from either side of the ATN95E’s green body. 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. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The sweet and charming sound of the AT95E has been left behind for something bigger and more natural.

As the seemingly default option for budget systems, I have seen the AT95E saddled to low-mass arms – I can’t comment on the results but I would personally resist such a combination. And, yes, I know which pieces I play that have pressing issues or other problems such as tracks being cut too hot, but I suspect I can improve upon my sound with an upgrade. It is worth noting that the AT100E has since been replaced by the significantly more expensive and (in my opinion) inferior AT-VM520EB. If your stylus becomes worn (sounding dull) or is damaged, you can refresh your existing AT95E by fitting this replacement stylus.