AT91R Vs VM95E Stylus/Cartridge, Fitting & Sound👂 Comparison

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I decided to upgrade my cartridge on my Audio Technica LP3 turntable from the factory fitted AT91R to the VM95E. In this video, I go through the installation plus a sound comparison.
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@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

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@drivethrou Жыл бұрын

Decca London Super Gold i like

@Watts660 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm thinking of upgrading the cartridge on my LP3 so this video is very helpful as I didn't have a clue how to do it! Cheers for posting this.

@vheijmans 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, Inhave just made the same switch based on your video. Increase in sound detail is very noticeble.

@spacecrabs28 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just made the change and its made a light and day difference. Certain records that previously had distortion/static on the high end are now clear. Or maybe it's just that my last stylus was old and needed replacing! :)

@kurthill7030 2 жыл бұрын

Well done great demo 👍👍

@AreTwo2 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for good video. Added bonus is AT-VM95 have a series of different styluses, including one for 78rpm records. Using that (if you don't have 78 speed) you can record 78s at 45, then change speed with Audacity software on your computer.

@michaelfaraday7388 3 жыл бұрын

New sub here. This was EXACTLY the video I was looking for!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I've played a lot more varied music since the video and VM95e is a definite improvement.

@tanduay64 3 жыл бұрын

Have exact turntable in white and decided on the VM upgrade also...glad I did...the install and set up was a nice bonus. Straight to the point with good detail. Keep up the good work . :)

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gnarvaezrivero 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very helpfull!

@thecarnivorecollector 3 жыл бұрын

You must be my long lost UK brother, it looks like we acquired AT turntables at the same time! Cheers!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! It's been great getting back into vinyl!

@TheGforceuk 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most informative vids I’ve seen to be honest . Looking at upgrading my lp3 with an ortofon red or bronze . Not sure which yet

@labnine3362 2 жыл бұрын

The Red and Blue are very similar. Not sure about the bronze. Huge price differences between the Ortofon models, same sound profile. My 2 cents, look at videos comparing them. The red is a great option and looks really nice as well.

@vasekk4504 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Good job 👏

@joelane7146 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I have this green AT95E, I just order the blue AT95C, I heard the blue is best for playing older used records. I need to replace the RCA cords on my vintage Kenwood KD 2000 turntable.

@z90012 2 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed love your content 👍☺️

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@RedHeadGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comparison! I got myself an very similar record player for christmas and have already ordered a 3rd party elliptical replacement stylus with good reviews for the AT91 cartridge which came with the device. After some more googeling I'm kinda kicking myself 'cause I could have also gotten that VM95E for the same price. But thinking about it, this makes things even more interesting: In your comparison, you're comparing a conical/spherical stylus to an elliptical stylus, which, even regardless of the cartridge, makes a difference in clarity. Now I'm very curious if I can hear a similar difference when just upgrading the stylus, and I'm even thinking about also giving the VM95E a shot to see how it compares to the AT91 cartridge with upgraded stylus. Maybe I will make a video myself. But I gotta say I prefer one feature of the 3rd party stylus: It's got an integrated stylus protector which can't go missing.

@bruffyb3796 3 жыл бұрын

I've just bought this Cartridge so any quality improvement is worth it for me. Really helpful for when it turns up.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to a lot of different music genres since making this video and its a definite improvement.

@bruffyb3796 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK That's good to hear.I've had the LP3 for a number of years now and finally decided to upgrade. The stylus on the cartridge can be changed as well which is cool.

@jacknjill3000 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered the AT -VM95E and got for $55. With shipping. I figured i didn’t need the head shell cartridge package bc I should be able to change out with what I already have. But I notice that it doesn’t have the screw opening on top like in yours or most, but the screw attachment is underneath. So I’m now not sure if it’ll attach correctly and should be universal. Oh well, I just ordered it today and love the concept of being able to interchange the needles and the new screw in feature. Oh and if this cartridge comes with a needle protector, I would leave it on for installation. Also, I notice many of these video on this cartridge are British and of ppl. my age (above 50) and good to see more ppl. getting back into records and audio equipment.

@hughbetcha436 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! 👍

@mysteryc07 2 жыл бұрын

I upgraded to an lp gear elliptical stylus for 45 bucks, and it makes the stock cartridge sing!!!! The clarity of the nuances is amazing! I also bought an acrylic platter mat to tighten up the bass. I love my ATLP3 :) I also wanted a second turntable with a conical stylus, and the atlp3 stock stylus fit the stock 3600L on an older AT USB turntable I had. I also gave it the thick rubber platter mat from the atlp3, bought it a new belt, and it's perfect for older 45's and VG+ records. :)

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@jameslaslie8278 Жыл бұрын

I did exactly the same thing on my AT-LP3 and it sounds incredible. It sounds much better than my vintage Technics direct drive.

@efandmk3382 2 жыл бұрын

Your turntable is just a device to support the cartridge. The cartridge is everything. Most turntables below the 500 dollar price point, now come with an AT3600L, or a similar AT cart. It isn't a bad cartridge. It isn't a spectacular cartridge either. Take your 100 dollar Crosley T400 and change out the AT 3600L for a Stanton, or a Grado, and stand back and wait for a pleasant surprise. (early generations of the T400 had a standard half inch head. I don't think the new ones do. ) Check the specs on a cart before you buy it., and compare that with the specs of the cart you're replacing. Audio Technica actually makes SEVERAL cartridges with the same specs as the 3600L. Don't fall for that one.

@yambo59 2 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my AT95E with the ATVM95E and the difference is general output is higher as well as an increase in detail of the mids and highs, im very please except for the price has went up to $70 in the US-! I also like the nut free mounting and the idea of a large stylus upgrade path in the future.

@jacknjill3000 Жыл бұрын

Looks like you upgrade and at first bc I’m still not familiar with the model number, I thought you changed to another cartridge bc I didn’t see the VM on the second cartridge but get it now.

@jacknjill3000 Жыл бұрын

Oh, I just realized you had the older model and why there was no VM.

@absinthedream9668 2 жыл бұрын

I have both these cartridges they are very good for the price point, I'd say the difference is detail in the mids & highs and more noticeable depending on the setup you have. That being said the AT91R on my LP2x going through an old Rotel amp with big old Technics speakers has a nice warmth to it.

@alanrogs3990 Жыл бұрын

Why can't people just say price anymore? Why must they say price point?

@absinthedream9668 Жыл бұрын

@@alanrogs3990 Price.. happy?

@alanrogs3990 Жыл бұрын

@@absinthedream9668 You made my day😅

@tonyjedioftheforest1364 2 жыл бұрын

For a few pounds more you can get the VM95E already fitted to an Audio Technica head shell so changing your cartridge is extremely simple. The great thing about that cartridge is you can upgrade it simply by charging the stylus. I bought mine to replace a worn AT110E and when funds allow I will get one of the better stylus profiles and use the E stylus for worn old second hand records. In my humble opinion it’s a great cartridge.

@paniofvetfac1987 10 ай бұрын

place the headshell on its back on the overhang adjustment diagram. Nice video thanks!

@trailrecords1943 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Very helpful. You awesome! Are you actor?

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks and no, I'm not an actor. But if you know of any leading roles going, I'm willing to give it a go! 😃

@zacharybrown4053 6 ай бұрын

i've got that same turntable and i've had it for a few days, it sounded alright but i thought i might give it a little upgrade and put a nagaoka mp-110 cartridge and stylus on it, i was the best thing i could have done.

@jameshogg11 2 жыл бұрын

My OCD couldn't handle the red headshell with the green cart! 🙂 I'd have to keep the red cart! 🙂

@truthful3777 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe your hifi limitation, you can hear much different. I have the yellow AT91 and the Green AT95e. The difference is quite a lot of difference. That is why the AT95e is voted the best budget cartridge with great sound. I trust the VM95e is an upgrade to the AT95e. I would try it out one day. I have stopped using AT cartridge and switch to Nagaoka. But I have to admit, the AT95e is the best cartridge for that kind of money. If you don't compare between cartridge, you will be tapping your feet enjoying your music.

@mikestacey629 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I enjoyed the video . I recently bought the AT LP120X and it came with the AT-VM95E. Any tips to align the cartridge? - I am using a protractor but i can only get it lined up on one of the dots. When I move it to the other - its slightly out of place. Mine is a S shaped tone arm so does this make a difference? Thanks .

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

It is a bit of trial and error. Try realigning on the inner point after aligning to the outer point. Then go back and forth to each point making small incremental changes. If your still having issues, try turning the anti-skate to zero when aligning the cartridge.

@azamathalarskii8839 2 жыл бұрын

Красава 💪💪💪

@ArturDZGN Жыл бұрын

Cheers! I'm thinking on upgrading my turntable for a Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT, my doubt is (and I truly hope you can help me) do I need to buy the AT-VMN95E cartridge or just the stylus? Love your content, keep it up! Best.

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Just the stylus.

@elvisway1 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! Will the needles interchange? The At95E and the AT 3600? Thanks ahead of time!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

It should be, I believe the tracking force is different so this would need to be adjusted.

@JoeOrber Жыл бұрын

Nope, they have a different form factor

@owenjones5792 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great video! Just tried to download the protractor of the website you've linked in the description but the website doesn't want to load, just wondering if you know where else to find one or can you use any universal one? Thanks! 😁

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

They've got them on eBay for a few quid www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314305357303?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=huig-eworyi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=7x6L9k77RNS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Think they are universal?

@danielboff2313 3 жыл бұрын

I am in the exact same scenario thinking whether to get the VM95E. After a couple of months since the video what are your thoughts?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely an improvement on the original cartridge. Although, in saying that, it isn't a night and day difference. I'm happy with it though.

@toshellehollis7572 Жыл бұрын

try a moving coil cartridge better frequency range

@user-gb1mr8fm2x 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video🙂 Unfortunately I can't open the link to the "Alignment Tool", could you please post the pdf file itself? Thank you very much in advance!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 11 ай бұрын

See if this works? www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.audio-technica.com/wordpress/app/uploads/0406_2904_00_cartridge_headshell_alignment_sheet.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwja-d3188OAAxVphf0HHW0zB18QFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3jpGzUzbloREI-uUIvp6zk

@user-gb1mr8fm2x 11 ай бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK Yes, many thanks for the quick response! ☺

@Zockopa 2 жыл бұрын

Get a VM95ML needle and the differences will be more noticable for the better.

@johnwelch5132 5 ай бұрын

Is there a simpler method? Just sling off the old stylish and slotting in the new

@asj6252 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there. I would like to ask you if the difference is very big or if it is small, because in the video for me those two stylus sound almost the same.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

It is better but only by a small amount.

@asj6252 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK Cheers mate. Thank you for your answer

@user-jk5ys4ts7q 5 ай бұрын

I don’t find much of a difference with these two, but if you swap out for a Sumiko Pearl, the differences are readily apparent.

@user-rn2jd8uo7m 3 ай бұрын

Did the paper gauge come with you turntable when you purchased it or was that an extra purchase?

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 ай бұрын

It came with it.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 ай бұрын

It came with it.

@Tripsanshul 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I think the first step would be to get a external phono amp. That makes a marked difference in the sound quality. Cartridge change not so sure how much difference it makes. I would rather just upgrade the turntable to a project debut or rega p1

@johnperedo8464 3 жыл бұрын

Can the vm95e stylus fit on the at91r’s cartridge??

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure sorry.

@kevinpatrickmacnutt 8 ай бұрын

Not likely, the cartridge bodies are different shapes.

@larryshaver3568 2 жыл бұрын

naturally an elliptical needle is much better as the tip rests right at the bottom

@justeveryday1881 3 жыл бұрын

Brother, maybe you can help me, I've just installed a new Cartridge on my LP3. I upgraded to the VM 95 E/H full cartridge (so I didn't have to replace the stylus on the original RED cartridge). I screwed the new cartridge and followed all the instructions to set up the tracking force and the anti-skating but now when I press the START button the tone-arm lifts up and falls 'out' of the Vinyl. How can I adjust the correct position to make the arm fall at the beginning of the LP?. The sound is great though :-)

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Did you remove the stylus cover when doing the tracking force?

@justeveryday1881 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK yes, i did. I did the whole adjustment process again but the automatic start feature still drops the tonearm out of the beginning of the lp. Remember that the shape of the VM 95 fulll cartride is different than the original one (red one). The shape is straight and the original red one is like an 'L' shape. Actually, i noticed that the weight of the new cartridge is heavier and keeping the tracking force at '2' was too much. I setup the force to '1' and the anti skating to '1' as well and so far so good. (Didn't want to put too much pressure on the vinyl and risk any damage to the stylus and the vinyl) So, at the moment I'm using it totally manual, without using the Start button.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

@@justeveryday1881 On some older turntables, there's a screw which adjusts the position of the tone arm. I can't see this on the LP3? Let me do some research and see if I can find a solution as I would like to know how to remedy this myself.

@cmkilcullen8176 3 жыл бұрын

@@justeveryday1881 The anti skating seems to be the issue. You may need to not trust the setting of 2 for that. Check to see if the amount of tracking force is indeed coming in at 2 grams for starters. Then see if increasing the anti skating to closer to 3 helps. The tracking force is not always accurate. You may have to get a device that measures the weight accurately of grams of the tracking force. Also - the anti skate device is not an automatic trust too. See videos that guide you on the matter of accurate anti skate measures. Lastly get a leveler to make sure that your turntable is indeed on a flat or level surface. Actually - do that first! And then proceed.. Peace CM

@justeveryday1881 3 жыл бұрын

@@cmkilcullen8176 Hi, probably this answer was regarding another topic :-) in any case, regarding the VM 95 E/H full straight cartridge placed on the AT-LP3, I received an email from AT stating that I shouldn't use a straight head on the LP3 and suggesting to fit only the stylus on the original angled red hair (as you did) so, I've just done it and after a few days listening to the LP3 with the new stylus, I can clearly notice a crisper sound. Thanks for trying to help mate.

@saintmichael1779 3 жыл бұрын

What I would suggest is just replacing the stylus and not the cartridge and the stylus if you have an AT turntable. It's a great deal simpler.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

It is simpler but the VM95E cartridge is an improvement on the stock cartridge provided.

@saintmichael1779 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK I've got an AT120XUSB TT with a stylus VM 95 E (it came with the TT). I was thinking of getting VM 95 EN. Do you think I have to get a new cartridge as well as a new stylus? What cartridge do I need? I can't find anything on an upgraded cartridge, except moving coil, on which I don't want to spend the money.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

@@saintmichael1779 You can get a mm VM 95 en cartridge and stylus but it would cost more. In my opinion, it would be better.

@saintmichael1779 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK Thanks.

@ArtbyJoeH 2 жыл бұрын

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@UTILITARIANTVUK 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@douglasdaniel95 3 жыл бұрын

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@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

ideas as opiates, tears for fears

@sqteamturkey2293 Жыл бұрын

Which is better???

@UTILITARIANTVUK Жыл бұрын

Watch until the end of the video 😄

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@sqteamturkey2293 Жыл бұрын

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@sqteamturkey2293 Жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK if you use just one cartridge which is better for you? At91r or at95e this comment important for me thanks

@gretschludwigdrummer209 3 жыл бұрын

Why the dreadful music it makes a good video unbearable !!

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Only unbearable for the first 3 minutes though!

@joshualieder7524 3 жыл бұрын

You are great...your background music is not good.

@UTILITARIANTVUK 3 жыл бұрын

You're not the first one to say. I like it but doesn't seem to be to everyone's taste. The problem with music is that everyone has different tastes. I could put a background track that you love but many would hate. In my recent videos, I've not put any background music in due to this.

@joshualieder7524 3 жыл бұрын

@@UTILITARIANTVUK no music is better. Keep up the good work. I need a reliable, fully automatic, cartridge-swappable, inexpensive, non novelty, turntable with onboard preamp. What do you use or recommend please? I listen primarily to vocalists. 😊 thanks

@johnaston3983 Жыл бұрын

Love the show, and content but please please stand somewhere else when doing the introduction. With the chain behind you, it looks like you are seconds away from ending it all.