Audio-Technica AT-VM95C/H Turntable Headshell/Cartridge Combo Kit Blue

This is a great value for someone who needs an all-in-one solution to mount to a tonearm and start listening to music with no fuss. I bought this for old, beat up records because I read online that the conical would be better for those records than my microlinear stylus (which is much more expensive). After some A/B testing, the conical doesn't seem to be any better. The ML stylus sounded better on every single record I tested, tracked over scratches better, and actually presented less surface noise. I'm not sure what "smoothing" a conical is supposed to do, but I didn't hear it. I even realigned everything and checked the tracking force for the new setup. I didn't even bother with trying to make it through break-in because I doubt it will make a huge difference anyway. If you have a ML stylus and are looking for something to smooth over beat down records, you might be better off just saving your money or investing in better record cleaning tools/products. Otherwise, this is a great value, it sounds great and the headshell is nice quality.

It’s an incredible value. I find older records sound less distorted with this conical stylus than they do with the AT-VM95E elliptical.

Way better than the only AT that I had - like a new turntable.

Sounds great

I used this to replace an old AT 100E. Works perfectly.

It is a beautiful sound that comes from the Audio Cartridge. It is convenient that it is already mounted in the headshell for easy installation on your turntable.

Wow! I can't express how happy I am with this set up. I can't believe it sounds as good as it does for the price range. I had purchased an older Technics SL-1900 with what was probably the original headshell and stylus. After dinking around trying to replace the stylus alone, and failing, I decided to buy a new headshell/stylus combo. I am very happy with the results.i tried out the song Djano played by W. Marsalis, and it's my go-to song for my stereo set up. The high notes were brilliant, the midrange clear, and the basses came through un-muddied. I'm so impressed with the quality and clarity of this stylus (it's conical by the way).The packaging was very secure, and it arrived very quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this again.

Direct replacement for the old one. Easy peasy