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78 RPM replacement for Audio-Technica ATP-N2 ATPN2 phonograph needle stylus

LP TUNES 78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR AUDIO-TECHNICA ATP-N2 (ATPN2) NEEDLE STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Audio-Technica ATP-N2 ATP N2 needle stylus is used with the Audio-Technica ATP-1, ATP-2, ATP-3 Professional Series cartridges and the Audio-Technica Compass ATX1, ATX3E, ATX5E cartridge series. The stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate reproduction of voice and music.

One common end-user mistake is that an standard LP stylus can be correctlly used for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records. Otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Also, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove thus the tip slides to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

For LP capable needles in this series, and other phono essentials, see the Related Items section near the bottom of this page

78 RPM replacement for Crosley NP-3 NP3 needle stylus
Vendor:Crosley

78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR CROSLEY NP-3 NP 3 NP3 NEEDLE STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Crosley NP-3 NP3 needle stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

For LP capable needles in this series, and other phono essentials, see the Related Items section near the bottom of this page

78 RPM replacement for Crosley NP-4 NP4 needle stylus
Vendor:Crosley
78 RPM REPLACEMENT CROSLEY NP-4 NP 4 NP4 NEEDLE STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Crosley NP-4 NP4 needle stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. The stylus is made in Japan by a world-class manufacturer with a reputation for crafting musically excellent and high-quality replacement styli.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

78 RPM replacement for Crosley NP-5 NP5 needle stylus
Vendor:Crosley
78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR CROSLEY NP-5 NP5 NEEDLE STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Crosley NP-5 NP5 needle stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

For the 33.3 and 45 RPM stylus replacements refer to Related Products.

78 RPM replacement for Crosley NS-1 NS1 needle stylus
Vendor:Crosley
78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR CROSLEY NS-1 NS 1 NS1 NEEDLE STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Crosley NS-1 NS1 needle stylus is used with the Crosley Stack-O-Matic turntables and record changers. This specially crafted stylus features a built-in needle cover/protector and a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

78 RPM replacement for Curtis Mathes 402-M208-165 402M208165 stylus
78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR CURTIS MATHES 402-M208-165 402 M208 165 402M208165 STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Curtis Mathes 402-M208-165 402M208165 stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. The stylus is made in Japan by a world-class manufacturer with a reputation for crafting musically excellent and high-quality replacement styli.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

78 RPM replacement for Numark GT-RS GTRS stylus
Vendor:Numark
78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR NUMARK GT-RS GT RS GTRS STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Numark GT-RS GTRS stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.

A very common misconception is that you can use a LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

78 RPM replacement for Teac STL-106 STL106 stylus
Vendor:Teac
78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR TEAC STL-106 STL 106 STL106 STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Teac STL-106 STL106 stylus features a built-in needle cover/protector and a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise. , resulting in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-220 JTA 220 JTA220 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-220 JTA 220 JTA220 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-220 JTA 220 JTA220 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished tip designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. Do not order this stylus. Instead, look at the existing cartridge and stylus and provide us the mark and info printed on them. Photos will also be helpful.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-300 JTA 300 JTA300 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-300 JTA 300 JTA300 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-300 JTA 300 JTA300 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-380 JTA 380 JTA380 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-380 JTA 380 JTA380 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-380 JTA 380 JTA380 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-450 JTA 450 JTA450 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-450 JTA 450 JTA450 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-450 JTA 450 JTA450 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-460 JTA 460 JTA460 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-460 JTA 460 JTA460 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-460 JTA 460 JTA460 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, do not order the above stylus. Instead, look at the existing cartridge and stylus and provide us the mark and info printed on them. Photos will also be helpful.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-470 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-470 JTA 470 JTA470 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-470 JTA 470 JTA470 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished tip designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. Do not order this stylus. Instead, look at the existing cartridge and stylus and provide us the mark and info printed on them. Photos will also be helpful.

78 RPM stylus for Jensen JTA-475 JTA 475 JTA475 turntable
Vendor:Jensen
78 RPM STYLUS FOR JENSEN JTA-475 JTA 475 JTA475 TURNTABLE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Jensen JTA-475 JTA 475 JTA475 turntable features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The color of the stylus varies. Please verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

A very common misconception is that you can use an LP stylus for playing 78 RPM records. This is one quick and sure way to damage the 78 RPM record grooves. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 record, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records, otherwise with just a single playing, you could ruin the fidelity of the record grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 RPM record groove hence the tip will slide to the bottom of the groove where debris has collected for many decades. This results in extraordinarily high-surface noise.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.