SHURE M95ED Replacement Cartridge User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: Shure

Table of Contents

M95ED Replacement Cartridge
Product Information:
Operating Parameters:
Shure Replacement Stylus Chart:

M95ED Replacement Cartridge

Product Information:

The product is a range of Shure cartridges for stereo systems
and turntables. These cartridges are designed to improve the
performance of your audio system by providing precise tracking and
high-quality sound reproduction. The cartridges listed below are
compatible with all four-channel matrix systems:

V15 TYPE IV
V15 TYPE III
M24H
M95ED
M91ED
M75ED TYPE 2
M95EJ
M75EJ TYPE 2
M75ECS
M75CS

Operating Parameters:

The recommended operating parameters for each cartridge are as
follows:

V15 TYPE IV: For outstanding performance in all precision
quality tone arms capable of tracking at 1-1/4 grams or less.
V15 TYPE III: For excellent performance in precision quality
manual tone arms and automatic turntables capable of tracking at
1-1/4 grams or less.
M24H: For truly compatible stereo and 4-channel performance in
high-quality manual tone arms and automatic turntables capable of
tracking at 1-1/4 grams or less.
M95ED: For deluxe performance in high-quality manual tone arms
and automatic turntables capable of tracking at 1-1/2 grams or
less.
M91ED: For custom performance in standard manual tone arms and
automatic turntables that operate in the 1-1/2 to 3 gram tracking
force range.
M75ED TYPE 2: For extra durable high track performance in older
manual tone arms and record changers requiring 2 to 4 gram tracking
for optimum operation.
M95EJ: For upgrading older, heavier tracking cartridges or for
maximum economy in virtually any tone arm or record changer
tracking from 3 to 5 grams.

Note: Other Shure cartridges in the same tracking force range
may be used if preferred.

Shure Replacement Stylus Chart:

For replacing or upgrading the stylus of your cartridge, refer
to the following chart:

Cartridge Model| Direct Replacement Stylus Model| Upgrade Replacement Stylus Model| Tracking Force (Grams)| Stylus Group| Stylus Radius| Direct Replacement Stylus Grip Color Code| Upgrade Replacement Stylus Grip Color Code
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---

Product Usage Instructions:

To use the Shure cartridges, follow these instructions:

Select the appropriate cartridge model based on your system
requirements and the operating parameters mentioned above.
If you need to replace or upgrade the stylus, refer to the
Shure Replacement Stylus Chart and choose the appropriate stylus
model.
Make sure your tone arm or turntable is capable of tracking at
or below the recommended tracking force for the selected
cartridge.
If necessary, adjust the tracking force of your tone arm or
turntable to match the recommended tracking force for optimal
performance.
Install the cartridge and stylus according to the instructions
provided with your tone arm or turntable.
Ensure proper alignment of the cartridge and stylus for
accurate tracking and sound reproduction.
You can use other Shure cartridges within the same tracking
force range if preferred.

Follow these usage instructions to enhance the performance of
your stereo system and enjoy high-quality audio playback.

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CARTRIDGE SELECTION
GUIDE

Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and a camera only as good as .its lens, the quality of your stereo system will be limited by the performance capability of your weakest component. For example, a superb, light tracking cartridge
operating in a tone arm designed to be used at heavier tracking forces will yield far poorer results than a cartridge specifically designed to track in the correct range of that tone arm. Conversely, it is senseless to use a heavier tracking cartridge, which might result in increased stylus and record wear, when a very light tracking cartridge can be used. It is with this in mind that the following recommendations are made:

CARTRIDGE RECOMMENDATION·
V15 TYPE IV
V15 TYPE III
M24H
M95ED M91ED M75ED TYPE 2 M95EJ M75EJ TYPE 2 M75ECS
M75CS
THE SHURE CARTRIDGES LISTED ABOVE ARE COMPATIBLE WITH
ALL FOUR-CHANNEL MATRIX SYSTEMS

(for these) OPERATING PARAMETERS
FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN ALL PRECISION QUALITY TONE ARMS CAPABLE OF TRACKING AT 1-1/4 GRAMS OR LESS
FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN PRECISION QUALITY MANUAL TONE ARMS AND AUTOMATIC TURNTABLES CAPABLE OF TRACKING AT 1-1/4 GRAMS OR LESS
FOR TRULY COMPATIBLE STEREO AND 4-CHANNEL PERFORMANCE IN HIGH QUALITY MANUAL TONE ARMS AND AUTOMATIC TURNTABLES. CAPABLE OF TRACKING AT 1-1/4 GRAMS OR LESS
FOR DELUXE PERFORMANCE IN HIGH QUALITY MANUAL TONE ARMS AND AUTOMATIC TURNTABLES CAPABLE OF TRACKING AT 1-1/2 GRAMS OR LESS
FOR CUSTOM PERFORMANCE IN STANDARD MANUAL TONE ARMS AND AUTOMATIC TURNTABLES THAT OPERATE IN THE 1-1/2 TO 3 GRAM TRACKING FORCE RANGE
FOR EXTRA DURABLE HIGH TRACK PERFORMANCE IN OLDER MANUAL TONE ARMS AND RECORD CHANGERS REQUIRING 2 TO 4 GRAM TRACKING FOR OPTIMUM OPERATION
FOR UPGRADING OLDER, HEAVIER TRACKING CARTRIDGES OR FOR MAXIMUM ECONOMY IN VIRTUALLY ANY TONE ARM OR RECORD CHANGER TRACKING FROM 3 TO 5 GRAMS
*NOTE: OTHER SHURE CARTRIDGES (IN THE SAME TRACKING FORCE RANGE) MAY BE USED IF PREFERRED.

SHURE REPLACEMENT STYLUS CHART FOR STEREO AND MONAURAL RECORDS
(All styli are d iamond)

Cartridge Model

Direct
Replacement Stylus
‘ Model”

Upgrade Replacement
Stylus Model””

Tracking Force
(Grams)

Stylus Group*

Stylus Radius

Direct
Replacement Stylus Grip Color Code

Upgrade Replacement Stylus Grip Color Code

AA92E

N91E

N91ED

AMC50E

N55E

AM97EE

N91E

N91ED

AV200C AV300E

N75C

N32E

AV400-HTE DM101MG DM103ME
DU10-M75E Type 2 ETS-109E HTE

N91E N91GD N91ED
—
—
N75ED Type 2

N75ED Type 2 N75ED Type 2
—

HT9ES

N91E

N91ED

M3D M3/N21D M7D M7DMF

N3D N21D N3D N3D

M71N21D MBD M21 M22
M24H

N21D N3D N21D N22D'”
N24H

M31E M32E

N31E N32E

M33-5 M44C M44E M44EM M44G M44MA
M44MB M44MC M44MF M44MG
M44-5 M44-7 M55E M55EM
M70B M70EJ
M71C M71EB M71EMB M71MB M71MC

N44C N44E N44E N44G N44-7
N44-7 N44C N44G N44G
—
N44-7 N55E N55E
N70B N70EJ
—
—
N75-6 N75C

N99
N44G
—
—
N75C N75EJ Type 2 N75EJ Type 2 N75B Type 2
—

M71-6 M73G M73MG M73PE M73PED M73SG M75B Type 2 M75CS
M75E M75E Type 2 M75ECS M75ED Type 2 M75EJ Type 2
M75E-D19 M75E-D19 Type 2 M75EM M75EM Type 2 M75E-P20 Type 2
M75E-95G M75E-95G Type 2 M75G M75G Type 2 M75MB M75MB Type 2

N75-6
—-
N31E
– – N75ED Type 2
N75B Type 2 N75C
—
—
N75EC N75ED Type 2 N75EJ Type 2
——
N75G Type 2 N75-6
N75B Type 2

N75B Type 2 N75G Type 2 N75G Type 2
—
N75G Type 2
—
N75ED Type 2
— — N75ED Type 2
N75ED Type 2 N75ED Type 2 N75ED Type 2 N75ED Type 2 N75ED Type 2
N75ED Type 2 N75ED Type 2 N75G Type 2
—
N75B Type 2
—

NOTE: FOR UNITS NOT LISTED. CONTACT SHURE.

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*StyiuB Grpup (See page 4)

CS200E

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Brown

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t .0002 ” x .0007″

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Black Red
Yellow
—-
Black
Black

Black
Black
—
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3-6 3-6
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Yellow
Brown

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3-5
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1-2 0/4-1 Y. 0/4-1 Y. 1V.-3
3-5
0/4 -1 Y. 0/4-1Y.
2-4 0/4-1Y2 1V.-3
0/4-1V. 0/4-1V. 0/4-1V. 0/4-1Y. 0/4-1V.
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—
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t .0004″ x .0007″ t .0002″ x .0007″
t .0004″ x .0007″

—
Brown
Black
Light Green

Black Black
—-

0

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Black

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··Stylus pF.Ovldcs InlprO’ed performance over Original stylus at the Bame tMcklng- (Orce rnnge.
···For stereo records only. @)-Goid Spade – Large Silver Shank.
®-Goid Spade – Small Sliver Shank.
©-Silver Spade – Silver Shank.

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SHURE REPLACEMENT STYLUS CHART FOR STEREO AND MONAURAL RECORDS
(All styli are diamond)

Cartridge Model
M75MG M75MG Type 2 M75MG-D M75 Type D M75-6 M75-6 Type 2 M75-6S

Direct Replacement
Stylus Model<
— – N75G Type 2
N75-6
N75-6
N75B Type 2
N75-6

Upgrade Replacement
Stylus Model«
N75G Type 2
—
N75G Type 2 N75B Type 2
N75B Type 2
—
N75B Type 2

Tracking Force (Grams)
‘f.!-1V2 0/4-1V2
~-1%
1%-3
1V2-3 1V2-3 1 V2-3

Stylus Group*
D

Stylus Radius
®.0006″ ®.0006″ ®,OO06″ ®.0006″ ®,OO06″ ®.0006″ ®,OO06″

Direct Replacement Stylus Grip Color Code
— – Dark Gray
Beige
Beige
Beige
Beige

Upgrade Replacement Stylus Grip Color Code
Dark Gray
—
Dark Gray
Beige
Beige
—
Beige

M77 M77D M77MD M80E M80E-D M80E-D19
M81CS M81ECS MB1MC
M91E M91ED M91G M91GD
M91MGD M92E M92G M93E
M95ED M95EJ M95G

N77 N77 N77 N55E N55E N55E
N75C N75EC N75C
N91E N91ED N91G N91GD
– – N91GD
—
N93E
N95ED N95EJ N95G

N91ED
—
– – N91GD
—
N91E N91GD
—

3-6 3-6 3-6
~-2
0/4-2
~-2
3-5 2-4 3-5
‘/4-1%
~-1V2
0/4 -1 V2
~-1V2
~-1% ~-1V2 ~-1V2
1V2-3
~-1V2
1Vz-3 0/4-1V2

®.0007″

Black

C

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Black Black Yellow

A

t .0002″ x .0007″

Yellow

t .0002″ x .0007″

Yellow

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Light Blue

D

t .0004″ x .0007″

®.0006″

Brown Blue

t .0002″ x .0007″ t .0002″ x .0007″

Black Yellow

®.0006″

Gray

®.0006″

Red

G

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t .0002″ x .0007″

®.0006″

-Re-d
—

t .0004″ x .0007″ Light Green

t .0002″ x .0007″

Yellow

J

t .0004″ x .0007″ Light Green

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Gray

Yellow
—
-Re-d
—
Black
-Re-d

M9B/A M99/A M99/AT6 M99/M10 P3EC PHASE 1000-4
P4EJ R7C R25EC R27E R47EB R700E
R1000E RM900E
RM910E RM930C RS100 RS120E RS220E SC35C
SL95-M75E Type 2 V-15 V-15 Type II V-15 11-7 V-15 Type ill V-15 III-G V15 Type IV VI5 -IV-G
WC975

N44-7 N99 N99 N99
N91E
N91ED N91E
—
N75C N3D
SS35C
VN2E VN15E
VN7 VN35E VN3G VN45HE VN4G N91E

N32E N91ED N75EJ Type 2 N75C N75EC N75ED Type 2 N75EJ Type 2 N75ED Type 2
N91ED
– – N75EJ Type 2
N32E N31E
N75ED Type 2
N91ED

1Vz-3 1Vz-3 1112-3 1V2-3
2V2-5
~-1V.
1V.-3 3-5 2-4
~-1V.
1Vz-3 0/4-1V.
~-1V2 ~-1V.
1Vz -3 3-5 3-6
2V2-5 1-2 4-5
~-1V2 ~-1Vz ~-1Vz
0/4-1 V2
~-1V4
0/4-1 V4
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C

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F

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G

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0

t .0002″ x .0007″

t.0004″ x .0007″
t .0002″ x .0007″

G

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t .0002″ x .0007″

t.0004 ” x :15007″

D

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B

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F

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1

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D

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A

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E

0.0007″

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H

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Hyperelliptical

M

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White Gray Gray Gray
Black
Yellow Black
—
Blue @
Blue
BLack Black Gray Black Gray
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Black

Brown Yellow Light Green
Blue Brown Black Liglit Green Black
Yellow Light Green
—
Brown Yellow
Black
Yellow

24-0003 24-0044

N3D N44E

3~

B

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1~-4

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42-238

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NOTE: FOR UNITS NOT LISTED, CONTACT SHURE.

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‘Stylus provld”” Ilt lcast c Ql1nl periormance at original ~tylus.

<‘Stylus provides Improved pertormOonce over orllrlnlll stylus Ilt the

sOome tracking torce range.

®–GoId Spade – Large SlIver Shank. ®–To Obtllin recommended tracking torce, .5 gram must be added to the
turnlrible setllng. ®–Black with black IUImeplnte. (!}-Black with grny nl1m pint .

REPLACEMENT STYLI FOR PREMIER SERIES CARTRIDGES

(For cartridges labeled ‘Premier Series’ refer to stylus grip color code for correct replacement Iltyll)

Stylus GrIp Color Code

Stylus MOdel

TrackIng Force

Stylus Group

Stylus Radius

Black LIght Green”
Yellow BeIge LIght Green”

N75ED Type 2 N75EJ Type 2
N95ED N70B N70EJ

-Refer to stylus group for correct grip configuration. CS200E

0/4-1V2 1Vz-3
~-1%
1Yz-3 1Yz-3

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SHURE BROTHERS INCORPORATED

Turntable Manufacturer

Model

Cartridge

PREMOUNTED CARTRIDGESt

Stylus Model

Tracking Force
(Grams)

Stylus Group*

Stylus Radius

Stylus Grip Color Code

Elac Miracord
Dual

770H, 660H, 50H, 750, 650, 630, 625, 620
1229, 1219, 1218, 1215S,
1215, 1209

M91E-50H M91ED-BJ
V15 JII-DL M91E-D12§ M91ED-DL§

N91E N91ED
VN35E N91E
N91ED

3A-1 V2
3A-1%
3/4 -1 V4 3/4-1 V2
3/4-1%

G

t.0002″ x ,0007″

Black

G

t.0002″ x ,0007″

Yellow

H

t.0002″ x .0007″

Black

G

t.0002″ x .0007″

Black

G

t.0002″ x .0007″

Yellow

Garrard

SL95B SL75B SL72B Zero-100
SL65B, SL55B, SP20B, 40B, 30

V15 IIJ-GSL M91E-GSL M91ED-GS V15 JII-GZ M91ED-GZ
M44E-GSL

VN35E N91E N91ED VN35E N91ED
N44E

3/4 -1 V4 314-1% 3f4-1V2 3/4 -1 V4 3A-1V2
13/4 -4

H

t.0002″ x .0007″

Black

G

t.0002″ x .0007″

Black

G

t.0002″ x .0007″

Yellow

H

t.0002″ x .0007″

Black

G

t.0002″ x .0007″

Yellow

A

t.0004″ x .0007″

Brown

0Spherical

tElliptical

*Stylus Group (See page 4)

:J:Premounted cartridges feature the V-15 Type III, M91E. M91ED or M44E as indicated, already mounted in the tone arm head, ready for instant

installation without further assembly.

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models are available only to U.S. and Canadian dealers and U.S. military personnel.

Cartridge Model
M44 Series, M55E, M80 Series, M98/A, V-15 M70 Series M91, M92, M93 Series M95 Series SC35C
V-15 Type II, M71,
M73, M75, M81
V-15 Type III

STYLI FOR MONAURAL AND 78 RPM RECORDS
(All styI i are diamond)

Replacement Stylus Model

Tracking Force (Grams)

Stylus Group*

Stylus Radius

Stylus Grip Color Code

N44-1
N44-3 N70-3 N91-3 N95-3 SS78E

1 V2-3
1 %-3 1V2-3 1 %-3 1 %-3
4-5

0.001″
A 0.0025″

L

t .0025″

G

0.0025″

J

0.0025″

I

t.0005″ x .0025″

Blue
Green Dark Green
Green Green Green

N75-3

1 V2-3

D

0.0025″

Green

VN78E

1 V2-3

H

t.0005″ x .0025″

Green

Stylus Function
Mono LP
78 RPM 78 RPM 78 RPM 78 RPM 78 RPM
78 RPM
78 RPM

n. Styh for M75 Series may be used With V-15 Type

M71 Sel’le….. M73 Senes, (except M73PE) , M81 Senes, and M91, M92, M93 Series.

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STYLUS CLEANING: To clean the stylus, use a camel’s-hair brush (No.2 size or smaller) dipped lightly in alcohol or alcohol-distilled water solution; grain alcohol is recommended. (WARNING : Commercia l record or stylu$ clean ing ‘solutions may cause oor rosion and perma nent stylus damago.) The brush bristles should be trim med to a length no longer than 6 mm (Yo rnCh) . AlwBYS brush the stylU S w ith a fo rward movement from Iho rear (term inal end of tho carl, dge) to t ~e front . Neve r brUSh Or wipe
the stylus Irom Iro nl to back or s ide Ie side.
TO PRESERVE STYLUS LIFE:
1. Follow the turntable or tone arm manufacturer’s instructions when adjusting anti-skating force in the suspension syslem of the tone arm.
2. Do not handle the tone arm while it ‘is in operation . Accidentally touching the tone arm while the turntable is rotating can cause the arm to sweep across the record.

3. If it is necessary 10 manually place the tone arm in the record groove while the turntable is rotating, be sure to release it as soon as the stylus engages the record groove.
4. Correct any improper set-down adjustment or malfunction of the turnlable changing mechanism to prevent the slylus from striking the edge of the turntable or the record.
5. Take care to properly inserl the stylus inlo the carlridge assembly and the cartridge and shell assembly into the tone arm receptacle .
6. Use proper vertical tracking force selting for each cartridge. Misadjuslmenl of the tone arm counterbalance can cause excessive vertical force beyond specified limits.
7. Do not use excessively warped, cracked, or imperfect records.
8. Be sure to protect the stylus when cleaning the turntable with a dusl cloth ,

SPECIAL NOTE: To maintain the original performance standards of your cartridge, be certain that any replacemenl stylus you buy bears the following certification on the package: “This Stereo Dynetic@ stylus is precision manufactured by Shure Brothers Inc .” Avoid inferior imitations . They will seriously degrade the performance of your cartridge. All genuine “Dynetic@” styli are manufactured by Shure Brothers Incorporated . LOOK FOR THE NAME SHURE ON THE STYLUS GRIP. FOR MORE fNFORMATION ON YOUR SHURE STYLUS, WRITE FOR BOOKLET: “A VISIT TO THE SMALL WORLD OF A STYLUS.”

*Stylus Groups

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Shure Brothers Incorporated (“Shure”), 222 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60204, warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free, in normal use, of any defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year lrom dllte of purchase. You should retain proof of date of purchase. Shure is not liable lor any consequential damages. If this Shure product has any defects as described above, carefully repack the unit and return it prepaid to:
Shure Brothers Incorporated Attention: Service Department 1501 West Shure Drive Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 If you are not in the United States, return the unit to your dealer or Authorized Service Center for repair. The unit will be repaired or replaced and returned to you promptly, and if it cannot be tepaired or replaced, you may elect to receive a refund. This warranty does not include stylus wear.

CS200E PRINTED tN U.S.A.

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