Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN/H Turntable Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit (Orange)

Pros:Sounds very niceGood soundstageNot too expensiveEase of installReceived fastCons:Doesn't come fully ready to goOther thoughts:Had to do a bit of tweaking (maybe 15 minutes) to get the combo set up on my Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USBXP, once I tweaked it a bit, it took on a very nice balanced sound.I have been plugging different Grados cans into my Sony STRDH190 and listening to my records to check for balance tone, and soundstage, and it all sounds very nice.

I got this to replace the stock stylus that comes with the Pioneer PLX-500. A noticeable improvement in sound quality. Upgrade parts for a newbie turntable/vinyl guy can get expensive. The price on this was reasonable and a worthy upgrade. I highly recommend this replacement.

I had the cheaper audio technical that came with turn table. Records sound more crisp with this cartrige I also at same time got an ultrasonic record washer. It also made big difference

Good desigm and output but pricey. Time will tell about durability

I recently began going through a 50+ year record collection. I also reawakened my old integrated amplifier and my wonderful Technics SL-D1 turntable. The old cartridge was far too beat up for any further use, so I purchased this. With the attached cartridge shell, it was just a matter of installing it on the tonearm and setting the weight and tracking.Since all of my vinyl is pretty old (I last purchased a new vinyl record in the early '90s, IIRC), I didn't want to spend a ton of money on an expensive higher-end cartridge package. At the same time, I wanted something that would give me the quality playback, especially on some records that weren't as well cared-for way back when.I've been really pleased with the performance of this A-T setup. The stylus has had no issues tracking any of my records, no matter the age or condition (disclaimer here: I'm NOT using this on any badly beaten vinyl records with damage or abuse - my collection is very well preserved). The sound reproduction on even the oldest of my records has been clear and precise.One of the nice things about this AT-VM95 cartridge is that you can use any of the styluses in the replacement line. The AT-VMN95EN (elliptical nude) stylus in this package the the second highest in their line. Replacements are easy to find right here and swapping them out is easy (and recommended after a significant amount of play).One other nice feature is the "no-nuts" mounting on the cartridge. The mounting screws don't require the small nuts used on other cartridges, so replacing and adjusting on the headshell is easier.My only gripe is with the packaged manual/information sheet. I get that the package is small and the sheet has to be folded up to fit, as well as have instructions in multiple languages. But the print is so very, very tiny. Maybe adding a link to the website with the manual reproduced there for us old and visually-challenged would be an idea. (If there's a link there, I probably couldn't see it).Great cartridge, stylus and shall. Highly recommended.

This stylus produces excellent results. The overall effect is very warm yet detailed and it is an outstanding value for the money.This stylus cartridge and headshell combination works perfectly with my ATLP120. I also tried it with my Fluance RT85 and the results were equally impressive. Highly recommended.

There is a lot of discussion on what is the best out there, I spent alot of time trying to find a good one for an affordable price. This one is really good! I have no complaints, I can play the same track via vinyl or hifi on Apple Music and they both sound all but the same coming through headphones or speakers via my receiver. I’ve heard things in songs that I’m quite familiar with that I’ve never heard before. I’m not a “hifi” guy but I do enjoy getting the best I can for my $$$ and I’d say this is a good fit for me. I’m using it with a marantz 6110 turn table and a marantz 2235b receiver

All that was required to change the green cartridge was unscrewing with the thumb and forefinger and pulling it out, then pushing the orange one in and screwing it tight using the same fingers. The orange cartridge sounds great. I’m going to keep it. I tried a ortofon blue cartridge but it didn’t sound any better than the green and returned it.