I thought the tonal quality would suit you mate? It is quite a different sound to the standard AT95e, at least from my perspective.
I am considering this at the moment AT-VM95ML
https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/c...e6d/index.html
I thought the tonal quality would suit you mate? It is quite a different sound to the standard AT95e, at least from my perspective.
I am considering this at the moment AT-VM95ML
https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/c...e6d/index.html
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2
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Brian
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JustBoom DAC . HRT Musicstreamer 2
Amplifier : Sony TA FB740R
Speakers : Tannoy 637
Interconnects : MS Audio / Klotz MC5000 .
Speaker cables : Western Electric 16AG
I have the original AT95e cart ,and I also purchased Grants ATN-95E Shibata Stylus and body from him a year or 2 ago .
. I love them both but the Shibata is so much more clear at the top end and bass much fuller . Not sure how the EX differs from the Shibata ?
I only ride 'em, I don't know what makes 'em work
I have a feeling the shibata is quite a bit better than the elliptical EX. I would really like to try their micro line profile ML stylus.
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2
System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
- Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
- Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -
System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
- Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
- Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -
I am very impressed with the uplift across the board with the AT95EX stylus compared to the E in the AT95E. There is a lot more body to the music and a smoother fuller sound especially noticeable on vocals. Sometimes the AT95E could sound a bit spitty but the AT95EX all but eliminates this aspect. The AT95E has a thinner tonal quality which highlights the top end at the expense of the midrange.
Although I am using this cartridge on a humble Garrard Sp25 Mk4 I may well evaluate it on my VPI rig just to get a complete picture of the abilities of the AT95EX. I am seriously pondering The AT-VM95ML as an everyday runner to save wearing out my 2M Black FGS too quickly so will report back when this happens.
Should be an interesting exercise.
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2
An interesting review of the complete range of Audio Technica VM cartridges.
https://www.audioappraisal.com/audio...-measurements/
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2
Also on the German Lowbeats site (apologies if I've posted this before)
https://www.lowbeats.de/test-audio-t...-bis-200-euro/
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I am a big fan of the AT sound.
I have a couple of modified AT95s, an AT20SS, and AT150ea with the max stylus.
I think they sound fantastic.
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I'm Wayne.
Would highly recommend the lowly AT3600L as an absolute bargain.
0.6 Conical and it has no right to sound as good as it does.
To put in to perspective, I recently picked 2 of these carts up for £20 off the bay.
There are lots of threads about on how good they sound.
Can be upgraded easily too. I also use mine with a cracking elliptical stylus from LP Gear.
I recommend everyone try one of these for the silly money they are. Even if it's only for beat up records.