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Audio-Technica AT-VMN40xML Replacement Stylus
The Audio-Technica AT-VMN40xML Replacement Stylus is a precision-engineered MicroLine® stylus designed for the AT-VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges. It delivers superior high-frequency response, exceptional detail retrieval, and remarkably low inner-groove distortion compared to conventional elliptical or conical tips, making it ideal for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts.
Key Features
- Advanced MicroLine stylus profile for accurate groove tracing
- Compatible with all AT-VM95 Series cartridges including AT-VM95E, AT-VM95EN, AT-VM95C, AT-VM95ML, AT-VM95SH, and AT-VM95SP
- Reduces vinyl wear and extends stylus life
- Minimises sibilance and inner-groove distortion
- Wide, stable stereo image with excellent channel separation
- Direct plug-in replacement requiring no tools or cartridge realignment
- Ideal for high-resolution listening, archival transfers, and audiophile playback
Performance and Compatibility
The MicroLine stylus closely mimics the shape of the cutting stylus used to master records, enabling more accurate groove tracing and reduced wear on your vinyl. It excels at tracking heavily modulated passages, maintaining clarity from the outer edge to the run-out grooves. This stylus is perfect for complex recordings such as jazz, classical, and dense rock productions, delivering a clean, open soundstage with precise instrument placement.
Upgrading to the AT-VMN40xML allows you to unlock the full potential of the MicroLine profile without replacing your entire cartridge, making it a cost-effective upgrade for discerning vinyl enthusiasts.
Installation
The AT-VMN40xML is a direct plug-in replacement for existing AT-VM95 Series styli. Installation is simple and requires no tools or cartridge realignment when used on the same headshell.
Why Choose the AT-VMN40xML?
Choose the AT-VMN40xML if you demand high-precision tracking, extended frequency response, and long-term value from a genuine Audio-Technica replacement stylus, engineered to bring out the full potential of your vinyl collection.
( Specifications )
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 27,000 Hz |
| Application | Hi-fi stereo turntables |
| Approximate Stylus Tip Radii | MicroLine profile (narrow line-contact) |
| Backwards Compatibility | Fits specified Audio-Technica VM MicroLine cartridge bodies only |
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
| Cantilever Material | Aluminum |
| Cartridge Body Required | Audio-Technica VM MicroLine-compatible body (not included) |
| Channel Balance | 1.0 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | 27 dB (1 kHz) |
| Compatibility | Audio-Technica VM540ML, VM740ML, VM540ML/H, VM740ML/H and other VM95 MicroLine-compatible cartridges per manufacturer |
| Compatible Cartridge Series | Audio-Technica VM series (MicroLine models as specified by manufacturer) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Diamond Tip Material | Natural diamond |
| Groove Contact Profile | Line-contact |
