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product_id: 1143473
title: "AT95E Phonograph Cartridge for 1/2\" Mount Turntables"
brand: "audio-technica"
price: "R2523"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Audio Technica"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1143473-at95e-phonograph-cartridge-for-1-2-mount-turntables
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region: South Africa
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# Outstanding clarity & detailed audio reproduction Elliptical diamond stylus for precision tracking Meticulously assembled with tight tolerances AT95E Phonograph Cartridge for 1/2" Mount Turntables

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** R2523
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💿 Elevate your vinyl game with precision and clarity that demands attention!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AT95E Phonograph Cartridge for 1/2" Mount Turntables by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** R2523 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1143473-at95e-phonograph-cartridge-for-1-2-mount-turntables)

## 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

- • **Plug & Play Upgrade:** Includes mounting hardware and stylus guard for effortless installation and protection.
- • **Proven Compatibility:** Fits standard 1/2" mount turntables, making it the go-to choice for vintage and modern setups alike.
- • **Precision Diamond Stylus:** Elliptical diamond tip ensures ultra-accurate groove tracking for crystal-clear sound.
- • **Value-Packed Performance:** Top-tier sound quality at a fraction of the price—perfect for audiophiles on a budget.
- • **Engineered for Excellence:** Hand-assembled with tight tolerances to deliver consistent, high-fidelity audio every time.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT95E phonograph cartridge is a meticulously crafted, elliptical diamond stylus cartridge designed for 1/2" mount turntables. Renowned for its outstanding clarity, tight assembly tolerances, and exceptional value, it delivers high-accuracy groove tracking and rich, detailed audio reproduction. Ideal for both vintage and modern turntables, it includes all necessary mounting hardware and a stylus guard for easy installation and protection.

## Description

The half-inch standard mount AT95E phonograph cartridge offers outstanding clarity and detail. Reviewers have rated this affordable, high-performance cartridge as a best buy value. Manufactured to Audio-Technician's renowned quality standards, each cartridge is meticulously assembled with remarkably tight tolerances. The elliptical diamond stylus is designed to track record grooves with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Includes mounting hardware and stylus guard.

Review: Very Happy - At this price point, this is a remarkable cartridge. I bought it to rehab an old Elac Miracord turntable, roughly fifty years old. In the course of the rehab, I also replaced the RCA cables on the table. And several small tweaks were performed to my system around the time of the cartridge being installed that certainly had an effect on the system's sound: I put in 12 gauge speaker wire, I changed the speakers over from a pair of bookshelf JBLs to a pair of Klipsch KG 5.2 (this resulting in a massive upgrade), and the turntable was changed from a balky Dual to the aforementioned Elac (also a large upgrade). So you can take my review with a grain of salt. It is probably hard to track down just what those improvements did individually. The Amp being used with this system is a Luxman r115. However, the end result is fantastic, and at least part of it is due to the needle/cartridge. Very full, bright, sound with a lot of punch. I put on Rory Gallagher's "Calling Card"-- a favorite lp, and one I know inside and out, and was very impressed with the overall sound. In short succession, I spun through Jimmy Smith, BB King, UFO and George Jones, and all sounded very very good. Tracking at 1.5 grams seemed on target. Minimal noise. Yes, you can likely do better. But it will cost you more. But this is very reasonable at less than forty bucks and frankly an upgrade for most listeners. My review is upped a notch (IE, from four to five stars) simply on the price value.
Review: AT95e Believe the hype!! - This arrived in a plain white box when I ordered it directly from desertcart and I kinda wondered if it was even legit (it was). I have a 1978 Japan made Technics SL-220. It has the 1200 style "S" arm so it's compatible with the nifty Technics overhang gauge. After some research I read time and time again the recommendation for this cartridge and the great match it was for my turntable in terms of compliance and such. Set it with the gauge in my technics headshell and I haven't touched it since because it is without fault to be modest. I have no distortion inner groove or otherwise. Right now I have a TC750 preamp going into a Yamaha RX-V377 a/v receiver and feeding Energy RC Micro 5.1 speakers (Canadian sister company to Klipsch). So modest equipment that has served me very well for movies and music through my Yamaha CD player. My turntable with this cart blows the CDP-S300 away with a decent pressing. The words I've heard to describe the AT95e do not really do it justice. It's great, and PHENOMINAL for the price. Everything sounds natural and very musical and not at all fatiguing. I have 50 hours on it at this point. I would say that it was great from the first minutes of use and did noticeably improve up to about 25 hours and then tapered off from there. I'd say at 30 hours you have it pretty well broken in. I plan to purchase the LP Gear AT-95SE stylus in the future as I hear great things about that upgrade. But honestly, this is adequate with the stock stylus for my application and I'd say most people's as well. It's a fantastic cartridge for all types of rock and metal I've tried so far. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Features

- Offers outstanding clarity and detail
- Each cartridge is meticulously assembled with remarkably tight tolerances
- The elliptical diamond stylus is designed to track record grooves with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction
- Includes mounting hardware and stylus guard
- Also includes zippered pouch, airline adapter and AAA battery; audio continues to work even after battery depletes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004NRVUMI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,317 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #414 in DJ Turntable Cartridges |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,940) |
| Date First Available | October 10, 2010 |
| Department | mens |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | AUD ATN95E |
| Manufacturer | Jancane |
| Product Dimensions | 2.25 x 1 x 1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** green
- **Compatible Devices:** Turntable
- **Item Weight:** 0.03 Kilograms
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Model Name:** AT95E
- **Motor Type:** DC Motor
- **Signal Format:** Analog
- **Style:** At95e Cartridge

## Images

![AT95E Phonograph Cartridge for 1/2" Mount Turntables - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QEW4TT40L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will work with technics sl-1200 turntable**
A: Yes, it will. It is a 1/2" mount (not a P-mount), which is the mount type used on the SL-1200.

**Q: Can this be used on a P-mount tone arm ?**
A: No, you cannot mount a 1/2" or standard mount cartridge on a tone arm equipped with a P-mount headshell.  AT makes a huge variety of cartridges though, and I'm sure you can find a P-mount from them with similar specs.  Good luck.

**Q: Will this fit a technics slq 200 ?**
A: Don't know if it fits a technics 200.  I have only used on audio technica turntables.

**Q: 78 rpm needle for audio-technica lp120?**
A: No, this model stylus is only for 33 and 45 rpm records. There are 78 rpm styli for this cartridge available elsewhere online.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Happy
*by K***N on May 9, 2015*

At this price point, this is a remarkable cartridge. I bought it to rehab an old Elac Miracord turntable, roughly fifty years old. In the course of the rehab, I also replaced the RCA cables on the table. And several small tweaks were performed to my system around the time of the cartridge being installed that certainly had an effect on the system's sound: I put in 12 gauge speaker wire, I changed the speakers over from a pair of bookshelf JBLs to a pair of Klipsch KG 5.2 (this resulting in a massive upgrade), and the turntable was changed from a balky Dual to the aforementioned Elac (also a large upgrade). So you can take my review with a grain of salt. It is probably hard to track down just what those improvements did individually. The Amp being used with this system is a Luxman r115. However, the end result is fantastic, and at least part of it is due to the needle/cartridge. Very full, bright, sound with a lot of punch. I put on Rory Gallagher's "Calling Card"-- a favorite lp, and one I know inside and out, and was very impressed with the overall sound. In short succession, I spun through Jimmy Smith, BB King, UFO and George Jones, and all sounded very very good. Tracking at 1.5 grams seemed on target. Minimal noise. Yes, you can likely do better. But it will cost you more. But this is very reasonable at less than forty bucks and frankly an upgrade for most listeners. My review is upped a notch (IE, from four to five stars) simply on the price value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AT95e Believe the hype!!
*by S***T on June 1, 2016*

This arrived in a plain white box when I ordered it directly from Amazon and I kinda wondered if it was even legit (it was). I have a 1978 Japan made Technics SL-220. It has the 1200 style "S" arm so it's compatible with the nifty Technics overhang gauge. After some research I read time and time again the recommendation for this cartridge and the great match it was for my turntable in terms of compliance and such. Set it with the gauge in my technics headshell and I haven't touched it since because it is without fault to be modest. I have no distortion inner groove or otherwise. Right now I have a TC750 preamp going into a Yamaha RX-V377 a/v receiver and feeding Energy RC Micro 5.1 speakers (Canadian sister company to Klipsch). So modest equipment that has served me very well for movies and music through my Yamaha CD player. My turntable with this cart blows the CDP-S300 away with a decent pressing. The words I've heard to describe the AT95e do not really do it justice. It's great, and PHENOMINAL for the price. Everything sounds natural and very musical and not at all fatiguing. I have 50 hours on it at this point. I would say that it was great from the first minutes of use and did noticeably improve up to about 25 hours and then tapered off from there. I'd say at 30 hours you have it pretty well broken in. I plan to purchase the LP Gear AT-95SE stylus in the future as I hear great things about that upgrade. But honestly, this is adequate with the stock stylus for my application and I'd say most people's as well. It's a fantastic cartridge for all types of rock and metal I've tried so far. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value under $50 cartridge
*by R***L on January 25, 2014*

I have a few turntables from a old Benjamin ELAC Miracord to my JVC QL-Y7, I been trying a few cartridges that would work with the Miracord for my less than desirable condition LPs, and on the cheap $$. This AT95E is my best under $100 cartridge that has worked for me. Sounded wonderful right from the start. Normally I'll play 50 or more hours for the cartridge/stylus to settle in, but this AT95E sounds very nice from the 1st LP. I set it up using a Baerwald protractor, set the tracking force per recommendations using a digital gauge and it has tracked very well and sounds better than I expected since. I have approximately 25 hours play so far, several of my older less than excellent condition LPs, and the AT95E played better than a handful of other under $100 carts in my system on this turntable. Then do this for less than than $50 on a Miracord with its arm mass - very nice.. When I wear this one down, I'll have no 2nd thoughts replacing it with another AT95E. I find the more $$ a cartridge is not always the best. My other main turntable, I have carts from just a little over $100 to over $1500 and my two favorite carts are one just over $100 and two others $500, so if you think you might be missing a lot because the AT95E is so affordable, you might get more than one would think. There are a lot of variables in systems and ones desires, and this AT95E fills one of my needs within my system. Great bargain, good tracking, respectable specs for a cart at the price point I give it 5 stars for a under $50 cartridge. What's not to like on the AT95E. The reviews for a less than $50 cartridges, I had to give it a try and I'm glad I did. I also got the AT-120E (for another turntable), and these AT cartridges give a lot for the $$. Sure you could go to higher end cartridges, but those that want an affordable cart and needs a turntable to play once in awhile and don't want to put a lot into it, this cart should be considered. Shipping from AV-House - arrived sooner than I had expected. A nice bargain always makes my day.

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