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Audio Technica AT-VMN95EBK Elliptical Stylus [Black]

Audio Technica AT-VMN95EBK Elliptical Stylus [Black]

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Audio Technica AT-VMN95EBK Elliptical Stylus for use with Cartridge AT-VM95E (Black)

0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical replacement stylus for these cartridges

An elliptical stylus, also called a bi-radial stylus, has a dual radii design, and it can make contact with a larger groove area upon a record’s surface. So, it’s a little more precise than a conical stylus. An elliptical stylus has some improved frequency response, lower distortion and improved phase response. Because a record’s inner grooves are hard to track, an elliptical stylus might be one’s best bet when targeting deeper, richer sounds a record can provide. On the downside, however, an elliptical stylus wears down quicker than a conical stylus, while also requiring precise alignment so they are resting perfectly in the record’s groove.