The Best Cartridges & Styluses 2024

Updated On April 17th, 2024

Looking for the best Cartridges & Styluses? You aren't short of choices in 2022. The difficult bit is deciding the best Cartridges & Styluses for you, but luckily that's where we can help. Based on testing out in the field with reviews, sells etc, we've created this ranked list of the finest Cartridges & Styluses.

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SH/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Brown

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SH/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Brown

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Gray

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Gray

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-XP5/H Headshell Combo Kit - Red

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-XP5/H Headshell Combo Kit - Red

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Nude Stereo Turntable - Red

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Nude Stereo Turntable - Red

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95SH Replacement Stylus - Brown

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95SH Replacement Stylus - Brown

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Red

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Red

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Orange

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Orange

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Green

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Green

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue

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Audio-Technica - Audio Technica ATN3600L Replacement Stylus - White

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica ATN3600L Replacement Stylus - White

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1. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SH/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Brown

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SH/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Brown
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CELESTRON Observer's 8-Piece Accessory Kit for Select Telescopes: Compatible with most telescopes with a 1.25" focuser; includes 17mm and 6mm Plossl eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens/T-adapter, 3 eyepiece filters, microfiber cleaning cloth and carry case

The AT-VM95SH/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SH dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylu. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage.. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

2. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Gray

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Gray
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Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit

The AT-VM95SP/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95SP dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

3. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-XP5/H Headshell Combo Kit - Red

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-XP5/H Headshell Combo Kit - Red
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CELESTRON Observer's 8-Piece Accessory Kit for Select Telescopes: Compatible with most telescopes with a 1.25" focuser; includes 17mm and 6mm Plossl eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens/T-adapter, 3 eyepiece filters, microfiber cleaning cloth and carry case

The AT-XP5/H combo kit includes the AT-XP5 DJ cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tip. Highly rigid, lightweight polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body. 5.5 mV high-level output. Tracking force of 2.0 to 4.0 grams (3.0 grams standard). Durable carbon fiber-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension ensure precise tracking. Design offers maximum visibility of the stylus tip. Great tracking and channel separation for high-fidelity sound. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

4. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Nude Stereo Turntable - Red

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Nude Stereo Turntable - Red
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Audio Technica VM540ML/H MicroLine Nude Stereo Turntable

The VM540ML/H combo kit includes the VM540ML MicroLine® dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS10BK universal 1/2"-mount headshell. The VM540ML MicroLine stylus cartridge is the premier 500 Series model in Audio-Technica’s new VM cartridge line – a line that harks back to A-T’s early days as a manufacturer primarily of high-end phono cartridges, while also incorporating today’s advanced technology. Like all VM cartridges, the VM540ML is equipped with dual magnets that are positioned to match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response. The cartridge’s MicroLine stylus allows it to trace the record groove with incredible accuracy, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction that elliptical and conical styli simply can’t match. The stylus’s multilevel shape also wears better than other styli, while reducing the wear on your records. Includes mounting hardware. VM dual magnet cartridge with MicroLine stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency. Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk. Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

5. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95SH Replacement Stylus - Brown

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VMN95SH Replacement Stylus - Brown
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DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY Dual 4-1/2" 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (Each): 10-250W power handling; dual 4-1/2" high-definition bass/midrange drivers; dual 5-1/4" planar bass radiators; 1" pure aluminum tweeter; Wave Launch baffle geometry

2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata replacement stylus for these cartridges: AT-VM95SH.

6. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Red

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Red
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Audio Technica AT-VM95ML/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit

The AT-VM95ML/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95ML dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

7. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Orange

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Orange
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Audio Technica AT-VM95EN/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit

The AT-VM95EN/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95EN dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

8. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Green

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95E/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Green
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CELESTRON Observer's 8-Piece Accessory Kit for Select Telescopes: Compatible with most telescopes with a 1.25" focuser; includes 17mm and 6mm Plossl eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens/T-adapter, 3 eyepiece filters, microfiber cleaning cloth and carry case

The AT-VM95E/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95E dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges. Frequency Response: 20-22,000 Hz. Channel Separation: 20 (dB at 1 kHz). Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard). Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank. Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms. Output: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.). Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz). Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical. Cantilever: Aluminum pipe. Mount: Half-inch. Replacement Stylus: AT-VMN95E. Coil Impedance: 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz). DC Resistance: 485 ohms. Load Capacitance: 100 to 200 pF. Coil Inductance: 550 mH (1 kHz). Vertical Tracking Angle: 23°. Dimensions (Cartridge): 17.2 mm (0.68") H × 18.9 mm (0.74") W × 28.3 mm (1.20") D. Weight (Cartridge): 6.1 g (0.22 oz). Dimensions (Cartridge & Headshell): 21.2 mm (0.83") H × 21.4 mm (0.84") W × 62.4 mm (2.46") D. Weight (Cartridge & Headshell): 15.5 g (0.55 oz). Accessories Included: Two 11 mm installation screws, two 8 mm installation screws, two washers.

9. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit - Blue
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Audio Technica AT-VM95C/H Headshell/Cartridge Kit

The AT-VM95C/H combo kit includes the AT-VM95C dual moving magnet cartridge premounted on the AT-HS6BK headshell. VM dual magnet cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus. Aluminum cantilever. Specially wound coils increase output voltage. Durable low-resonance polymer housing. Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to headshell with just two screws – no nuts or washers required. Compatible with any AT-VMN95 replacement stylus. Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges.

10. Audio-Technica - Audio Technica ATN3600L Replacement Stylus - White

Audio-Technica - Audio Technica ATN3600L Replacement Stylus - White
96%

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CELESTRON Observer's 8-Piece Accessory Kit for Select Telescopes: Compatible with most telescopes with a 1.25" focuser; includes 17mm and 6mm Plossl eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens/T-adapter, 3 eyepiece filters, microfiber cleaning cloth and carry case

This ATN3600L styli is compatible with the following cartridges: AT3600 - AT3600L - AT3601 - AT3651 - AT3650L - AT3650C - AT3650 - AT3626. This is also the replacement stylus for turntable models Audio-Technica LP60USB and LP60.


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