--- product_id: 114675383 title: "Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML Microlinear Replacement Turntable Stylus Red" brand: "audio-technica" price: "£157.59" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Audio Technica" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114675383-audio-technica-at-vmn95ml-microlinear-replacement-turntable-stylus-red store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1000 hours playback durability 2.2 x 0.12 mil microlinear precision Distinctive red nude square shank Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML Microlinear Replacement Turntable Stylus Red **Brand:** audio-technica **Price:** £157.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔊 Upgrade your groove game—hear what you’ve been missing! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML Microlinear Replacement Turntable Stylus Red by audio-technica - **How much does it cost?** £157.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114675383-audio-technica-at-vmn95ml-microlinear-replacement-turntable-stylus-red) ## Best For - audio-technica enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted audio-technica brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Noise-Reducing Design:** Significantly lowers pops, crackles, and surface noise for immersive listening sessions. - • **Extended Playback Life:** Enjoy up to 1000 hours of premium audio without compromise, maximizing value and longevity. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Effortless plug-and-play upgrade for AT-VM95 series cartridges—no extra gear needed. - • **Precision Microlinear Stylus:** Experience ultra-accurate groove tracking for crystal-clear sound reproduction. - • **Enhanced Soundstage & Clarity:** Unlock deeper bass, fuller mids, and crisp highs that elevate every vinyl spin. ## Overview The Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML is a high-precision microlinear replacement stylus designed for AT-VM95 series cartridges. Featuring a 2.2 x 0.12 mil microlinear tip and a durable nude square shank, it delivers superior groove tracking with reduced distortion and noise. Compatible with half-inch mount turntables, it offers up to 1000 hours of premium analog playback, making it a cost-effective upgrade that dramatically enhances sound clarity, bass tightness, and overall listening experience. ## Description The AT-VMN95ML is a 2 2 x 0 12 mil micro linear Replacement stylus for the at-vm95ml cartridge that fits half-inch mount turntables Review: GREAT with the AT LPW40WN!! - If you have the AT LPW40WN [or a turntable with a stock at-vmn95e cartridge (the green one)] you NEED to pull the trigger on this one. It takes the listening experience from a realistic 7 to a solid 9.5. About where I came from (atvmn95e) cartridge: When I originally purchased my turntable and spun some of my records I found that the mid-range of the vmn95e cartridge had more to desire from. It felt hidden in a way. The lows were just a bit boomy and the highs were too much in my face, which made me fatigued after a couple of LPS. All this being said I still found myself "satisfied" with the performance of the atvmn95e (as so many other vinyl listeners do). After replacing the cartridge with this new one I found an immediate tangible difference between the two's reproduction. The at - vmn95ML immediately fixed the sonic discrepancies I found above. The bass tightened up and leveled out, the mids became fuller and more present, and the highs' sound became much more precise but all much less fatiguing (this for me was the big seller of satisfaction). Additionally, the new needle significantly decreased the pops, crackles, and excess noise that I experienced with my previous cartridge—what a sweet bonus. Keep in mind that this is the immediate difference. (AMAZING!) As other reviewers mention after 20-30 hours of break-in period the sound signature of the cartridge will come into its own. I will update my experience after 40 ish hours (to be safe) and place it below. Why should you get this cartridge? THE PRICE: At roughly $160 after tax and whatnot, it's a steal for 1000 hours of great playback. Comparing it to the atvmn95e which comes in stock on many at turntables, it's both cheaper in the long haul and a quality of sound upgrade. The "e" is typically about $50-60 and is rated for 300 hours which works out to be around 20 cents an hour give or take a couple pennies. Or about $200 for 1000 hours. The "ML" is around $160, after tax and is rated at 1000. So a saving of 40 bucks :)! EASY SWITCH OUT: If you have a cartridge that is already from the 95 series it's an easy unplug and replug of the new stylus! (no need to waste money on a new headshell and cartridge! SOUND QUALITY: The micro liner design helps the stylus reach deeper into the grooves of your records ensuring accurate tracking and reducing distortion as a result. It really is a difference you will notice on the first spin. If you are contemplating pulling the trigger on this stylus, do It. You will NOT regret it. Review: This thing ROCKS!! - I bought an Audio Technica AT- VM95E a while back, with the bonded elliptical (green) stylus. For the money, it's impressive. I then bought the conical (blue) stylus for playing older, mono records. It is also impressive for that purpose. I recently got a VM-95EN stylus too. That's the nude elliptical (orange). It REALLY impressed me. Compared to the bonded elliptical, it's clearer and noticeably more defined, has a more open top end, is punchier and tracks better. Finally, I just got the AT-VM95ML, micro-linear (red) stylus. And as great as the nude elliptical is, this stylus represents a significant improvement over it. It's even punchier, has an even better top (and bottom) end, has noticeably better clarity and definition, a slightly wider and deeper soundstage and tracks amazingly well at 2 grams. I have yet to hear even a hint of inner groove distortion. The nude elliptical is very good in this regard too but the ML is even better. The other thing I noticed right away was lower surface noise with this stylus shape. The music seems to just leap out of the grooves. The dynamics are amazing and the noise level is low. There's a real solid feel to the sound of the cartridge with this stylus. It's fun and exciting to listen to! Sonically, it's a bit on the brighter side of the spectrum. All the styli I have for this cartridge share that quality to some extent. It doesn't bother me at all. On most records, it sounds great. On the few that it doesn't, I have other cartridges to choose from ready to go in head shells. If you couldn't tell by now, I really like to play with different phono cartridges and styli to get different sounds and to discover which cartridges and styli are best for different types of records, whether they be new, old, stereo or mono etc. Anyway, if you already have an AT-VM95C or E and you can afford to pick one of these styli up, I can assure you, you will not be sorry! If you have an EN, nude stylus, the improvement is still quite noticeable but less than if you are upgrading from a C or E stylus. Audio Technica has really produced a great product line with the AT-VM95 series and very smart to offer such a comprehensive line of available styli for them. Notice, I use the word "STYLI", not "STYLUSES". The plural of stylus is styli, folks, like "stimulus" and "stimuli" Just a pet peeve of mine. OK, lecture over. I don't have the Shibata stylus yet, maybe someday! Buy this stylus for your AT-VM95 cartridge. You won't regret it! ## Features - Replacement stylus for at-vm95ml cartridge - 2.2 x 0.12 mil Micro-Linear stylus - Nude square shank construction ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07JL2NPH5 | | Additional Features | Detachable head | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,066 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #27 in Turntable Cartridge Needles | | Brand | Audio-Technica | | Built-In Media | replacement stylus | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | Turntables | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (612) | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00042005201471, 04961310146054 | | Item Type Name | Audio Technica Microlinear Stylus Turntable Red (AT-VMN95ML) | | Item Weight | 0.4 Grams | | Manufacturer | Audio technica | | Mfr Part Number | AT-VMN95ML | | Model Name | AT-VMN95ML | | Model Number | AT-VMN95ML | | Power Source | Manual | | Signal Format | Analog | | Style Name | Turntable Red | | UPC | 042005201471 | | Warranty Description | U.S. One-Year Limited End-User Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Audio-Technica - **Color:** Red - **Compatible Devices:** Turntables - **Included Components:** replacement stylus - **Item Weight:** 0.4 Grams - **Material:** Aluminum - **Model Name:** AT-VMN95ML - **Signal Format:** Analog - **Special Feature:** Detachable head - **Style:** Turntable Red ## Images ![Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML Microlinear Replacement Turntable Stylus Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+Pzm0QsSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this stylus work with the atvm95e cartridge?** A: Yes it will. The vm95 line of styli are interchangeable. **Q: What weight should I set my tonearm and ant-skate for?** A: The weight is 2 grams and the antiskate should be 2 as well. It is the recommended settings per the manufacture. **Q: Is this worth replacing the stock stylus that comes with the lp-120xusb? the at-vmn95e needle has broken twice on even after buying a replacement** A: Yes. Are you sure youre buying a genuine AT vm95E stylus or a generic? I had to replace my stock VM95E needle because it was slightly bent but I replaced it with the VM ML needle. Expensive but much better **Q: Is this compatible with the Fluance RT81?** A: Yes, it is. I have the Audio Technica AT-LP120X turntable with the same pre-installed cartridge as the Fluance RT81. So yes, you can use this stylus with the Fluance. I hope that helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT with the AT LPW40WN!! *by M***T on November 13, 2022* If you have the AT LPW40WN [or a turntable with a stock at-vmn95e cartridge (the green one)] you NEED to pull the trigger on this one. It takes the listening experience from a realistic 7 to a solid 9.5. About where I came from (atvmn95e) cartridge: When I originally purchased my turntable and spun some of my records I found that the mid-range of the vmn95e cartridge had more to desire from. It felt hidden in a way. The lows were just a bit boomy and the highs were too much in my face, which made me fatigued after a couple of LPS. All this being said I still found myself "satisfied" with the performance of the atvmn95e (as so many other vinyl listeners do). After replacing the cartridge with this new one I found an immediate tangible difference between the two's reproduction. The at - vmn95ML immediately fixed the sonic discrepancies I found above. The bass tightened up and leveled out, the mids became fuller and more present, and the highs' sound became much more precise but all much less fatiguing (this for me was the big seller of satisfaction). Additionally, the new needle significantly decreased the pops, crackles, and excess noise that I experienced with my previous cartridge—what a sweet bonus. Keep in mind that this is the immediate difference. (AMAZING!) As other reviewers mention after 20-30 hours of break-in period the sound signature of the cartridge will come into its own. I will update my experience after 40 ish hours (to be safe) and place it below. Why should you get this cartridge? THE PRICE: At roughly $160 after tax and whatnot, it's a steal for 1000 hours of great playback. Comparing it to the atvmn95e which comes in stock on many at turntables, it's both cheaper in the long haul and a quality of sound upgrade. The "e" is typically about $50-60 and is rated for 300 hours which works out to be around 20 cents an hour give or take a couple pennies. Or about $200 for 1000 hours. The "ML" is around $160, after tax and is rated at 1000. So a saving of 40 bucks :)! EASY SWITCH OUT: If you have a cartridge that is already from the 95 series it's an easy unplug and replug of the new stylus! (no need to waste money on a new headshell and cartridge! SOUND QUALITY: The micro liner design helps the stylus reach deeper into the grooves of your records ensuring accurate tracking and reducing distortion as a result. It really is a difference you will notice on the first spin. If you are contemplating pulling the trigger on this stylus, do It. You will NOT regret it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This thing ROCKS!! *by P***R on November 17, 2022* I bought an Audio Technica AT- VM95E a while back, with the bonded elliptical (green) stylus. For the money, it's impressive. I then bought the conical (blue) stylus for playing older, mono records. It is also impressive for that purpose. I recently got a VM-95EN stylus too. That's the nude elliptical (orange). It REALLY impressed me. Compared to the bonded elliptical, it's clearer and noticeably more defined, has a more open top end, is punchier and tracks better. Finally, I just got the AT-VM95ML, micro-linear (red) stylus. And as great as the nude elliptical is, this stylus represents a significant improvement over it. It's even punchier, has an even better top (and bottom) end, has noticeably better clarity and definition, a slightly wider and deeper soundstage and tracks amazingly well at 2 grams. I have yet to hear even a hint of inner groove distortion. The nude elliptical is very good in this regard too but the ML is even better. The other thing I noticed right away was lower surface noise with this stylus shape. The music seems to just leap out of the grooves. The dynamics are amazing and the noise level is low. There's a real solid feel to the sound of the cartridge with this stylus. It's fun and exciting to listen to! Sonically, it's a bit on the brighter side of the spectrum. All the styli I have for this cartridge share that quality to some extent. It doesn't bother me at all. On most records, it sounds great. On the few that it doesn't, I have other cartridges to choose from ready to go in head shells. If you couldn't tell by now, I really like to play with different phono cartridges and styli to get different sounds and to discover which cartridges and styli are best for different types of records, whether they be new, old, stereo or mono etc. Anyway, if you already have an AT-VM95C or E and you can afford to pick one of these styli up, I can assure you, you will not be sorry! If you have an EN, nude stylus, the improvement is still quite noticeable but less than if you are upgrading from a C or E stylus. Audio Technica has really produced a great product line with the AT-VM95 series and very smart to offer such a comprehensive line of available styli for them. Notice, I use the word "STYLI", not "STYLUSES". The plural of stylus is styli, folks, like "stimulus" and "stimuli" Just a pet peeve of mine. OK, lecture over. I don't have the Shibata stylus yet, maybe someday! Buy this stylus for your AT-VM95 cartridge. You won't regret it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wowowowow! *by N***A on November 30, 2025* This thing sound GREAT! Brings so much more depth and clarity to my records. My dog loves listening to music and keeps looking at my speakers, thinking someone is in the room. Currently listening to a few old, worn out jazz records and I can hear the breath passing through instruments. I love the VM95 cartridge for its ease of swapping stylus’ so I can go between LPs and 78s. This stylus just makes me like this cartridge even more. Thanks Audio Technica for the fabulous and affordable system! ## Frequently Bought Together - Audio-Technica AT-VMN95ML 2.2 x 0.12mil Microlinear Replacement Stylus for AT-VM95ML Cartridge - Technics Turntable, Premium Class HiFi Record Player with Coreless Direct, Stable Playback, Audiophile-Grade Cartridge and Auto-Lift Tonearm, Dustcover Included – SL-100C, Black (SL-100C-K) - Boundless Audio Record Cleaner Brush - Carbon Fiber Anti-Static Vinyl Brush - Record Player Accessories for Vinyl Cleaning --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114675383-audio-technica-at-vmn95ml-microlinear-replacement-turntable-stylus-red](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114675383-audio-technica-at-vmn95ml-microlinear-replacement-turntable-stylus-red) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*