AT-VMN95SP - VM95 series 78rpm SP replacement stylus Aluminium Cantilever SP 3mil Conical Stylus Bonded Round Shank VM95 Series - Styli compatibility Every cartridge diamond stylus becomes worn after a period of play. Around 500 hours for a conical stylus, 300 hours for an Elliptical stylus, 1000 hours for a Microlinear stylus, and 800 hours for a Shibata stylus. The VM95 Series dual moving magnet cartridges can be used almost forever by replacing the interchangeable stylus. It is no longer necessary to purchase a complete cartridge when your diamond is worn out, you can simply buy the matching replacement stylus, but also enjoy the experience of upgrading your cartridge with a different stylus. The six models of VM95 Series cartridges all use the same electromagnetic engine-body, therefore each of the six replacement styli are perfectly compatible: AT-VMN95C - VM95 series Conical replacement stylus AT-VMN95E - VM95 series Elliptical replacement stylus AT-VMN95EN - VM95 series Elliptical Nude replacement stylus AT-VMN95ML - VM95 series Microlinear replacement stylus AT-VMN95SH - VM95 series Shibata replacement stylus AT-VMN95SP - VM95 series 78rpm SP replacement stylus