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Open Box / B-Stock Notes
exterior grade: 9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear
item cosmetic note: n/a
item function: ✔️ tested
item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale
📌LAB POINTS
genuine replacement stylus for Audio-Technica: AT-VM95EN Phono Cartridge
also compatible with all VM95 Series cartridge bodies for upgrading
0.3 x 0.7 mil nude elliptical stylus
⚙️WORKS WITH
Audio-Technica VM95C
Audio-Technica VM95EN
Audio-Technica VM95E
Audio-Technica VM95ML
Audio-Technica VM95SH
Audio-Technica VM95SP
Buyer’s market here: at US$99, this sits a touch under the new-price anchor of US$119 and looks like a fair-to-good buy if the stylus is genuinely low-mileage. It’s not a screaming bargain, but it’s close enough that a clean used example can make sense versus paying full retail.
The appeal is straightforward: the nude elliptical VM95EN is one of Audio-Technica’s best-value MM cartridges, with the usual strengths of lively detail, solid tracking, and an easy upgrade path within the same family. For a used buy, the big upside is simple—if it’s from the original owner, stored properly, and the stylus is confirmed healthy, this is a very competent cartridge that should slot into a lot of systems without fuss.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1962 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica began as a phonograph cartridge specialist, launching the innovative AT-1 moving-magnet model with a diamond-tipped cantilever that revolutionized affordable high-fidelity playback. Starting with just three employees in a rented house and one million yen in capital, the company quickly expanded, supplying cartridges to Japanese audio manufacturers and relocating as demand surged. This heritage of precision engineering and democratic access to superior sound defines its enduring Japanese craftsmanship.
Audio-Technica has broadened far beyond cartridges into a comprehensive lineup of hi-fi essentials, excelling in headphones, professional microphones, turntables, and phonographic styli. While not heavily focused on amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, it produces elite receivers, wireless systems, and cables, alongside OEM transducers and sensors for pro audio. Its turntables and headphones span entry-level to audiophile grades, with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling models bridging consumer and studio needs.
Renowned for delivering exceptional value through durable, innovative design, Audio-Technica occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliability without extravagant pricing. It garners consistent awards for performance and builds trust via Olympic-grade microphones and global subsidiaries, appealing to discerning buyers seeking proven engineering over boutique exclusivity.
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