Audio-Technica AT-VMN95EBK Elliptical Replacement Turntable Stylus for AT-VM95 Series Cartridges, Compatible with AT-LP120X Series, AT-LP3XBT, AT-LPW40, AT-LPW50, AT-LP5X, AT-LP8X, Black

Very good stylus, perfect replacement for the VMN95 cartridge. Quality of sound is very good, crisp, clear. Good bass and audio separation. Plus, I like the black one instead of green, it looks more slick!

Excellent value for money, clear sound, you can't go wrong.

Better price, great replacement

Originally I was after a good conical, so I bought the headshell with the conical for less than perfect records. I couldn't help but wonder if the elliptical was as good as the old 95e. What I liked right away about the VM95E was how much more audible it made records at lower volumes. I have used the VM520 and VM530 cart/styli in the past, those sound great. Their pricing is not at a level that I want to keep spending though. The VM95E works well with the Pro Ject pre-amp and an Onkyo receiver, so much so, I'm satisfied with the VM95E, it sounds great. I would rather spend $50 for a stylus once or twice a year than spend $150+ for a ML. I recommend it, if you have the old 95e, consider this a step up.

Works a treat. This thing arrived in perfect condition even though Amazon just threw it into an envelope. Kudos to Audio-Technica for making their packaging Amazon-proof. Snapped right into place in a jif and works perfectly. The only thing is realizing how I was compensating on diminishing returns from the previous stylus, so I had to turn my subwoofer down since I’m now getting a full dynamic range. Cannot recommend this stylus enough. I also love the black color. Take note that this is the exact same stylus as the green, just decked out for formal occasions.

I just purchased an automatic turntable that came with the Blue Audio Technica conical stylus which sounded pretty decent. I then decided to upgrade to the Audio Technica Black (which is just the green but in a color that matches my turntable) which is an eliptical stylus and to my surprise the sound was night and day difference. Much quieter and clean sounding, I believe this is a worthwhile investment that makes an inexpensive turntable sound almost high end.

Works well

I decided to get the black after using the green and it sounds just as good, but it looks better with a black deck.