Reddit mentions of Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Turntable Cartridge

For $250 new I would try the Fluance RT81 if you want something plug-and-play. External speakers are always the better option since internal speakers can cause vibration feedback in the turntable, and they'll generally just sound a lot better. Bluetooth isn't a big deal.

However going vintage is always better bang for your buck. Decent 70s/80s turntables can be had $100 or less, a decent cartridge for under $50, and a receiver for under $50, cheap speakers. Like this:

Pioneer PL-950, $92 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-950-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-QUARTZ-DIRECT-DRIVE-FULL-AUTOMATIC/254192057588

Audio Technica VM95e, $50 - https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-VM95E-Moving-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B07JXD79Q1

Fisher CA-39 Receiver, $47 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fisher-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier-Ca-39-with-Equalizer-Tested-Working/163628509801

Dayton B652 Bookshelf Speakers, $39 - https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU

Total - $228

Performance will beat any new unit currently being sold for the price.

All of these things get cheaper to procure if you hunt them down at garage sales and thrift stores.

Ah more nonsense downvotes, gotta love Reddit. It'll never make sense how informative posts like mine and /u/sharkamino's get downvoted yet the top comments are ones that say "Keep your Crosley" and "buy a crappy 1byone TT"

>So for home use should I replace it with a ortofon 2m red?

Save $28 with the Ortofon Super OM10 $72 which is the previous version without the red plastic and is basically the same needle and will sound the same.

Or the better and warmer Nagaoka MP-110 $129 which can also be a less expensive alternative to the 2M Blue.

Or lower budget Audio-Technica AT-VM95E $49.

Yes, but you only need the cartridge as it comes with a stylus. I would however consider the updated version of it though as they ahve some great upgrade options for you down the road

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-VM95E-Moving-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B07JXD79Q1/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=AT95E&qid=1574291200&sr=8-12

Get this one instead. It's a newer model of the cartridge you just linked.

i paid 50 bucks for the player so id like to not have a cartrdge more expensive than the player itself but another guy said i could probably use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JXD79Q1/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

but he said to send him some pics.

link to pics
https://twitter.com/michaeloneill22/status/1130118516496060416

I have an SL-D2 and I just put a Audio-Technica AT-VM95E on it and have no complaints.

The new AT-VM line can take a wide range of slyluses, including a shibata stylus.

https://eu.audio-technica.com/cartridges/cartridge-series/vm95-series

My AT-LP120XUSB's needle arrived bent. Records still play perfectly fine with no discernable audio issues, but I feel like I should get a replacement cartridge anyways. Can anyone tell me which stylus I should be getting? I found two options on Amazon but unsure which is correct/what the difference is.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-VM95E-Moving-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B07JXD79Q1
vs. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-VMN95E-Elliptical-Replacement-Turntable/dp/B07JXDD3YK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_23_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZP9MPDCYEHT4AQT1XN97

Hey guys as the title says i've been djing digital for quite some time, and have always been hesitant to dive into vinyl djing because of the expense and learning curve. But my record collection has grown substantially over the past couple years and more and more i've been thinking it'd be cool to bring out some of my favorite wax and mix vinyl at certain gigs.

Sorry, but I didn't want to spring for the tech12s right away, so I picked up two AT-LP120X turntables, and they came with the AT-VM95E cartridge/stylus. Audio Technica markets the turntable for both listening and DJing, so i imagine the stock cartridge/stylus can't be absolutely terrible for DJing, but on the other hand I've read a lot about how having the wrong needle can really fuck your records when cueing/backcueing. So my question is, is it really necessary to spring for something like ortofon concordes or will my records be fine if i stick with the audio technica stock?

I should add here that I DJ house/techno/disco so I have no intention of doing any turntablism, simply beatmatching. Also my concern is mainly just for the condition of my records, rather than what needle produces the absolute best sound. Thanks for your help