Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML Microlinear Replacement Turntable Stylus Red

If you have the AT LPW40WN [or a turntable with a stock at-vmn95e cartridge (the green one)] you NEED to pull the trigger on this one. It takes the listening experience from a realistic 7 to a solid 9.5.About where I came from (atvmn95e) cartridge:When I originally purchased my turntable and spun some of my records I found that the mid-range of the vmn95e cartridge had more to desire from. It felt hidden in a way. The lows were just a bit boomy and the highs were too much in my face, which made me fatigued after a couple of LPS. All this being said I still found myself "satisfied" with the performance of the atvmn95e (as so many other vinyl listeners do).After replacing the cartridge with this new one I found an immediate tangible difference between the two's reproduction. The at - vmn95ML immediately fixed the sonic discrepancies I found above. The bass tightened up and leveled out, the mids became fuller and more present, and the highs' sound became much more precise but all much less fatiguing (this for me was the big seller of satisfaction). Additionally, the new needle significantly decreased the pops, crackles, and excess noise that I experienced with my previous cartridge—what a sweet bonus.Keep in mind that this is the immediate difference. (AMAZING!)As other reviewers mention after 20-30 hours of break-in period the sound signature of the cartridge will come into its own. I will update my experience after 40 ish hours (to be safe) and place it below.Why should you get this cartridge?THE PRICE:At roughly $160 after tax and whatnot, it's a steal for 1000 hours of great playback. Comparing it to the atvmn95e which comes in stock on many at turntables, it's both cheaper in the long haul and a quality of sound upgrade. The "e" is typically about $50-60 and is rated for 300 hours which works out to be around 20 cents an hour give or take a couple pennies. Or about $200 for 1000 hours. The "ML" is around $160, after tax and is rated at 1000. So a saving of 40 bucks :)!EASY SWITCH OUT:If you have a cartridge that is already from the 95 series it's an easy unplug and replug of the new stylus! (no need to waste money on a new headshell and cartridge!SOUND QUALITY:The micro liner design helps the stylus reach deeper into the grooves of your records ensuring accurate tracking and reducing distortion as a result. It really is a difference you will notice on the first spin.If you are contemplating pulling the trigger on this stylus, do It. You will NOT regret it.

Tras haber probado 4 stylus diferentes de AudioTechnica (ATVM95: C, E, EN,ML)El ML es sin duda el mejor. La duración de 1000 horas y de respuesta de frecuencias es perfecta.Es un stylus caro, sí; pero vale toda la pena. Si se hace un combo con un buen preamp + un amplificador de alta respuesta y unas buenas bocinas, el ML será un deleite auditivo.Hay una enorme diferencia entre cualquier stylus abajo de este. Es increíble y sutil la forma y captación de frecuencias en un vinilo, incluso no siendo de 180gr.La fuerza de seguimiento (tracking force) debe estar entre 1.8 a 2.2gr. Es un stylus delicado.He leído a muchos preferir el ML al Shibata, cosa que alegra ya que un Shibata no dura lo que una ML ni cuesta lo que un ML.

Love the sound. However, you have to get the tracking weight at 2 grams. Too light it distorts. It also has to be perfectly aligned. Others have said about how it scoops dirt out of your album. That's true. If your LP is dirty, you won't make it 3/4 of the way through before the build up is way bad. After about 30 hrs of play break in time, it's a great sound.

Great separation. Trebles a bit high but great upgrade 100%.

Tja, was soll ich sagen? Da fällt mir nach 40 Jahren zum ersten Mal auf, dass auf "No Mercy" von den Stranglers jemand, irgendwo ganz weit hinten, wie wild auf ein Xylophon eindrischt. Muss ich noch mehr erzählen? Klare Kaufempfehlung.