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 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

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.

The Goldring sounded great, cantilever broke after 1 use. AT is a little flat to my ears, but last one lasted 10 years. And anyway, I’m hard of hearing, so is it the cartridge or me?

This was a nice upgrade to my Fluance RT81 -- better clarity, depth, and separation. Since installing it I have changed receivers to a Denon with a phono input, bypassing the turntable's preamp. That also has had a dramatic effect, but don't know (or care) how much is due to the receiver overall, versus the bypass. I will add that buying the cartridge in head shell rather than just the cartridge is well worth the cost. Installation takes twenty seconds.

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.

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.

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