LP Tunes replacement stylus for AKG P8ES cartridge

SKU: AKGSP8ES

  • $72.95

Before ordering, compare with your stylus. If different, see product description.

Details
  • • LP Tunes replacement stylus for AKG P8ES cartridge
  • • 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical diamond tip for high fidelity
  • • Enhanced accuracy for tracking and tracing of record grooves
  • • Lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever
  • • Made in Japan by specialized artisans

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT STYLUS FOR AKG P8ES CARTRIDGE

The Improved X8S stylus has enhanced accurate tracing and tracking of record grooves with its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond all while providing the user an outstanding listening experience.

The color of this stylus has changed over the years. Please be sure to compare your stylus with this stylus before ordering. Do not order this stylus if it looks different than the stylus that you have.

 If you are unsure if this is the correct stylus please contact us here

For enhancements to sound quality and fidelity please refer to the Related Products below.

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Shelley Seguin (Toronto, CA)
Disappointed

I have not received this item!
I'm disappointed it won't arrive in time for Christmas .

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Stephen Feeney (Belleville, CA)
Happy

I've been searching for years to find the stylist for my P8ES AKG cartridge. it fits great! Thank you.

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christopher stagg (Los Angeles, US)
SUPERB!

My AKG-P8ES was a legendary cartridge, but it was almost impossible to get a new stylus as good as the original. LPTunes solved that problem! The cartridge sings again — detail, nuance, soundstage, it has it all. Fit and finish are impeccable, the stylus fits the body as firmly as the fixed-stylus of a Moving Coil cartridge... and it tracks effortlessly at the original recommended 1g . I couldn't be happier — and I'm ordering styluses for two other cartridges: Stanton 881S and Technics 205CMk4. LPTunes is now my "go to" supplier.

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Laurier Provencher (Trois-Rivières, CA)
P8ES Needle review

Just received the replacement needle 2 days ago. Sounds great. Original pressure by AKG mentioned between 0.75 to 1.25 gr. The cartridge is installed on a Denon DP-31L turntable with original straight tonearm. When playing form 0.75 to 1.25 gr on brand new Bill Evans trio disk, there was some distortion occurring on loud passages. To get rid of it, I had to increase pressure to 1.75 gr with same amount on anti-skating. Then the piano came crystal clear and bass man huge bass coming out of the cartridge. Extremely pleasant listening with no sign of distress. My only worry is that I hope that going from the maximum stated weight of 1.25 gr to 1.75 gr will not damage the cantilever suspension. Future will tell but this legendary cartridge even after 40 years is still a revelation in sound and space coming out of the vinyl disks.


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The little stylus that could..and then some!

When I got this I thought I had overspent and had just paid 150 bucks for the 70 dollar model with a stylus guard. I was hoping for the best, expecting mehh, and got the closest to sonic nirvana I've yet to experience! I am simply a music lover, I haven't the experience or the budget to be an audiophile , but wow this little cartridge can sing! I have the carbon fidelity, the nss divine, this is noticeably better even to my untrained ears. If you are using the at3600 cartridge, strongly consider this stylus before you change to a different cartridge. It really is that good!

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Prompt delivery and tracking.

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Giant Killer

If you have an OM body, base or Super, you owe it to yourself to get this stylus. It plays WAY above its price range! I am still breaking it in, but wow! On new vinyl it is dead quiet. No pops, background noise or hisses. Plays music from top to bottom without me missing any midrange.
I have 3 different versions of these, shure n75ed2, at 3600l, now this ortofon version which could become my favorite. Buy these and get a good phono stage ( I am using an old nad 7140) and stop worrying about expensive cartridges! An absolute jem!