AT-VM95SH/H VM95 Series Shibata Cartridge with AT-HS6 Headshell
The AT-VM95SH/H brings premium analogue performance, combining the acclaimed VM95 Series Shibata cartridge with the AT-HS6BK headshell, factory assembled and fully tested in Fukui, Japan. This pre-mounted solution offers effortless installation and delivers the rich, detailed sonic character Shibata stylus profiles are known for — with powerful mid-range expression, deep bass response, and exceptional high-frequency clarity.
With a total weight of just 15.5g, this cartridge and headshell pairing provides optimum balance and precision tracking. It is an ideal upgrade for vinyl enthusiasts seeking higher accuracy and elevated musical transparency.
VM95 Series Stylus Compatibility
One of the key advantages of the VM95 platform is long-term flexibility. All VM95 styli are interchangeable across the VM95 cartridge range, allowing simple stylus replacement without changing the full cartridge. Expected stylus life varies by profile: approximately 500 hours for Conical, 300 hours for Elliptical, 1000 hours for Microlinear, and around 800 hours for Shibata.
This means when the diamond eventually wears, you can simply replace the stylus — or upgrade to a different VM95 profile to tune the sound to your system and preference.
Specification
| Cartridge & Stylus |
| Frequency Response |
20 - 25,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation |
23 dB (1 kHz) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle |
23° |
| Vertical Tracking Force |
1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard) |
| Stylus Construction |
Nude Square Shank |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
47,000 Ω |
| Coil Impedance |
3.3 kΩ (1 kHz) |
| DC Resistance |
485 Ω |
| Coil Inductance |
550 mH (1 kHz) |
| Output Voltage |
3.5 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Output Channel Balance |
1.5 dB (1 kHz) |
| Stylus Shape |
Shibata |
| Cantilever |
Aluminium Pipe |
| Static Compliance |
20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance |
10 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz) |
| Mounting |
1/2” centres |
| Dimensions |
21.2 × 21.4 × 62.4 ( H x W x D mm) |
| Recommended Load Capacitance |
100-200 pF |
| Replacement Stylus |
AT-VMN95SH |
| Stylus Size |
2.7 x 0.26mil |
| Type |
VM Stereo Dual Magnet |
| Weight |
15.5 g |
| Wire Used for Coil |
T.P. Copper |
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