Pat's Audio XA Headshell plus a new Audio Technica AT-VM95E cartridge for the Acoustic Research AR XA and AR XB turntable models. This is a great combination of headshell and cartridge which will get you up and running immediately. The Audio Technica AT-VM95E cartridge has great reviews and is a perfect match for the AR XA tonearm.
Features of our superior XA Headshell include:
perfect size and fit
reinforced neck with durable threads that won't crack off
full length spring-loaded gold plated contact pins
threaded brass screw inserts that won't strip or mis-thread like wire inserts
silver coated multi-strand wires with high quality silver based solder connections
premium alloy round barrel cartridge tags - soldered and never crimped
six pairs of progressive length screws
detailed instructions
The AT-VM95E specs:
Frequency Response 20-22,000 Hz
Channel Separation >20 dB at 1 kHz
Tracking Force Range 1.8-2.2 grams
2.0 grams (20 mN) recommended tracking force
Recommended Load Impedance 47,000 ohms
Output 3.3 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Channel Balance within 2.0 dB
Stylus Type 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus
Cantilever Aluminum pipe
Mount Half-inch
Replacement Stylus AT-VMN95
If you need assistance with any aspect of your AR turntable feel free to inquire. As longtime trusted, knowledgeable, and respected turntable service and repair experts we'll be glad to help. That's something we guarantee other sellers can't do for you.
