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
  • made from a smooth, strong, high quality plastic
  • full flush alignment with the arm collar insuring a proper stylus overhang distance
  • reinforced neck with durable threads that won't crack off like the original ABS plastic
  • full length spring-loaded gold plated contact pins
  • threaded brass screw inserts 
  • proper AR XA color coded wires (red, black, white, green)
  • silver coated multi-strand wires attached by silver solder joints
  • premium alloy round barrel cartridge connectors individually soldered 
  • detailed installation instructions

The AT-VM95E specs:

Frequency Response20-22,000 Hz
Channel Separation20 (dB at 1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle23°
Vertical Tracking Force1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
Stylus ConstructionBonded round shank
Recommended Load Impedance47,000 ohms
Coil Impedance3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
DC Resistance485 ohms
Coil Inductance550 mH (1 kHz)
Load Capacitance100 to 200 pF
Output4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
Channel Balance2.0 dB (1 kHz)
Stylus Shape0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
CantileverAluminum pipe
MountHalf-inch
Weight6.1 g (0.22 oz)
Dimensions17.2 mm (0.68") H × 18.9 mm (0.74") W × 28.3 mm (1.20") D
Replacement StylusAT-VMN95E

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. 

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