10 Best Moving Magnet Cartridge of December 2025

• Universal fit for most turntables
• Upgrade from stock cartridges
• The Ortofon 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth
• The Ortofon 2M Red features an Elliptical diamond
• Can be upgraded with an Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue

Ortofon

• Equipped with dual magnets that match the left and right channels in the stereo record groove for outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response
• MicroLine stylus traces record grooves with incredible accuracy, resulting in nuanced audio reproduction that elliptical and conical styli simply can’t match
• Stylus’s multilevel shape also wears better than other styli, while reducing the wear on your records
• Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency
• Center shield plate between the left and right channels reduces crosstalk
• Durable low-resonance polymer cartridge housing

Audio-Technica

• TRACKS YOUR RECORDS' GROOVES ACCURATELY - The Audio-Technica AT85EP is a dual moving magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus. It delivers high clarity audio due to its precise tracking along the grooves of your LP or vinyl record, even at higher frequencies.
• REPRODUCES DETAILED AUDIO - This cartridge features a wide channel separation of 20dB and 20Hz~20kHz of frequency response, ensuring you get the most accurate audio reproduction.
• PROVIDES DISTORTION-FREE SOUND - This dual moving magnet cartridge utilizes 400 mH coil inductance, which transmits subtle sonic details with pure clarity and free of distortion.
• OFFERS USAGE FLEXIBILITY - The AT85EP cartridge is designed for P-mount (plug-in) turntables. You can quickly plug it into the end of the tonearm, then secure it with a single screw. This cartridge can be used on Audio-Technica, Hitachi, and Pioneer linear tracking turntables with T4P plug-in connectors.
• INCLUDES - Audio-Technica AT85EP Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge. Blucoil Audio Carbon Fiber Anti-Static Cleaning Brush for Vinyl/LP Records.

blucoil

• Universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms
• Upgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red and 2M Blue
• The Ortofon 2M Bronze adds even more resolution and details in an evenhanded way
• The Ortofon 2M Bronze features a Nude Fine Line diamond
• Can be upgraded with an Ortofon Stylus 2M Black

Ortofon

• VM95 Series dual Magnet cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil Elliptical Nude stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Durable low-resonance polymer Housing
• Threaded inserts in cartridge body enable cartridge to be mounted to head shell with just two screws - no nuts required
• Compatible with any at-vmn95 Replacement stylus

Audio-Technica

• VM95 Series 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 required

Audio-Technica

• Universal fit for most turntables
• Upgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red, 2M Blue and 2M Bronze
• The Ortofon 2M Black offers the best of everything, true to the groove
• The Ortofon 2M Black is graced with a Shibata diamond with a slim, highly polished profile
• Stylus is replaceable

Ortofon

• VM95 Series 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 required

Audio-Technica

• Universal fit for most turntables
• Upgrade to the Ortofon 2M Red
• The Ortofon 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
• The 2M Blue features a Nude Elliptical diamond
• Stylus is replaceable

Ortofon

• Alloy cantilever with a bonded spherical stylus. Cartridge Type: MM Stylus Size: 0.5µ
• Frequency Response: 18Hz - 27KHz Channel Separation: 28db
• Oyster Black Pearl is your ticket of entry for the "high–end" – a world of high technology, where companies go to great lengths to recreate music in your home.
• The Oyster Series features phenomenal construction and audio quality with a focus on real world performance.
• When you purchase a moving magnet Sumiko Oyster Black Pearl, you can be assured of performance and quality without equal.

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