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Audio-Technica AT-VM95E vs Ortofon 2M Red
Budget upgrade vs reference starter
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Audio-Technica AT-VM95E
Universal fit and an upgradeable stylus line.
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Verdict
The VM95E is the value champ and its stylus upgrades to microline in the same body; the 2M Red edges it on refinement. Start with the VM95E, jump to the 2M line when you crave more detail.
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