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Shure M95EJ

The Shure M95EJ sits in the mid range of the American maker's popular lineup. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 4.7 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.5 to 3.0 g with 2.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the N95EJ, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.

Stylus: N95EJ
Series: M95 Series
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.4 × 0.7 mil ]
Price: 44.95 USD (1975)
Class: Mid-Range

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 6.3 g
Output Voltage: 4.7 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 20 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 2 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 400–500 pF
Tracking Force: 1.5–3.0 g (nominal 2.0 g)

Additional Info

The Shure M95EJ carries warm, forgiving character with a natural, relaxed midrange where vocals sound smooth rather than analytical. Tracking stays stable and unfazed by less-than-perfect setups, practical for varied vinyl condition and less critical tonearms. Casual extended listening across rock and vocal genres suits it well. The replaceable N95EJ stylus with its biradial elliptical tip is tuned for higher tracking force.

Replacement styluses for Shure M95EJ

JICO	N95EJ	Elliptical
EVG	PM3156DE	Elliptical

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