78 RPM Stylus

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE VN-578E VN578E NEEDLE STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

78s are kind of the earliest iteration of what we think of as a record today. Anachronistic as it is, 78 RPM records showcase the sound, honesty and spontaneity of a time before second takes and multi-track mixing were common in record studios. Therein is their art to be cherished and enjoyed sans today's electronic artifice. The LP Tunes replacement for the Shure VN-578E VN578E needle stylus is used with the Shure V15V-B, V15V-G, V15V-MR and VST V phono cartridges. 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 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.

● Specified for Shure V15 Type V, V15V, V15V-G cartridges
● Excellent 78 RPM harmonic detail reproduction
● 3.0 mil diamond for correct tracing of 78 RPM grooves
● Accurate sound reproduction of 78RPM recorded material
● Precision engineered and exquisitely crafted in Japan
● Genuine, unsurpassed 100% original LP TUNES® stylus

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.

Upgrade Options
- For upgrades and accessories that elevate and enhance sound quality and fidelity, refer to Related Products.

78 RPM REPLACEMENT FOR TEAC STL-103 STL 103 STL103 STYLUS

The 78 RPM replacement for the Teac STL-103 STL103 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 REPLACEMENT FOR AUDIO-TECHNICA AT95 PHONO CARTRIDGE SERIES

The LP Tunes 78 RPM replacement for the AT95 phono cartridge series is equipped with a 3.0 mil polished diamond. This stylus is designed specifically for correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records while providing minimum abrasion and maximum sound reproduction.

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

Stylus Upgrade Options
Premium Upgrade: ATN95E
Superior Upgrade: ATN95VL
Ultimate Upgrade: ATN95SA

78 STYLUS FOR SHURE M91 SERIES CARTRIDGE

The 78 RPM stylus for the Shure M91 series phono cartridges 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.

REPLACEMENT FOR ORTOFON STYLUS 78 78 RPM STYLUS

The LP Tunes replacement for the Ortofon Stylus 78 is used with the Ortofon Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP TM, and Concorde phono cartridges. It also fits the 2m series cartridges. 

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 rendition of voice and music.

● Latest production, precision engineered and exquisitely crafted in Japan
● 3.0 mil diamond tip for correct tracing of 78 RPM record grooves
● Accurate sound reproduction of 78RPM recorded material
● Specified for Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP, TM, and Concorde cartridges
● Compatible with 2m series cartridges
● Genuine, unsurpassed, zealous for perfection LP TUNES® stylus

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.

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FOR PICKERING 4527 STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

The replacement for the Pickering 4527 stylus is used in all Pickering XV-15 series cartridges, UV-15 2000-Q and V-15 Micro series cartridges. 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 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.

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N91-3 NEEDLE STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

Excellent made in Japan 3.0 mil LP Tunes replacement for the Shure N91-3 needle stylus is used with the Shure M91 series and equivalent phono cartridges. The stylus features a highly polished 3.0 mil diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records, especially used records. It results in minimal groove wear and accurate rendition of voice and music.

● 3.0 mil diamond for correct tracing 78 RPM record grooves
● Accurate sound reproduction of 78RPM recorded material
● Precision engineered and exquisitely crafted in Japan
● Genuine, unsurpassed 100% original LP TUNES® stylus

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.

Upgrade Stylus Replacements
- Standard 33/45 RPM stylus: LP Tunes N91ED stylus
- Upgrade stylus: LP Tunes N91VL stylus

 

REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE VN-78E VN78E NEEDLE STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

78s are kind of the earliest iteration of what we think of as a record today.  Anachronistic as it is, 78 RPM records showcase the sound, honesty, and spontaneity of a time before second takes and multi-track mixing were common in record studios.  Therein is their art to be cherished and enjoyed sans today's electronic artifice.  The LP Tunes replacement for the Shure VN-78E VN78E needle stylus is used with the Shure V15 Type III phono cartridges including the V15 III, V15 III-DL, V15III-GSL, V15 III-GZ, V15 III-G and V15 III-HE.  The stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond designed specifically for the correct tracing of the wide grooves of 78 RPM records.  Tracking force: 1.5 - 3.0g. 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.

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FOR STANTON D-6827 D6827 78 RPM STYLUS

The D6827 D 6827 D-6827 is the 78 RPM stylus used with all Stanton 680 series cartridges. The Stanton 680 series cartridges include: 681EEE, 681EE, 681A, 681SE, 681BPS, 680E, 680.V3, 680AL, 680EE, 680EL, 680HP, 680SL and PRO 45 cartridges. This superbly crafted specialty stylus replacement features a highly polished and precision profiled 3.0 mil 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.

● Special production high quality D6827 stylus for 78 RPM record playback
● Specified for all Stanton 680 series cartridges
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● 3.0 mil diamond tip bonded to custom alloy cantilever
● Low-mass alloy cantilever for superb groove tracing accuracy
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● Tracking force range: 2.0-5.0 grams
● Easily removable brush without tools for precise cueing
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond imitations and generics

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.

Nagaoka N-MP3.5 N MP3.5 NMP3.5 STYLUS | N-P11N STYLUS WITH 3.5 MIL DIAMOND (78 RPM stylus)

The Nagaoka N-MP3.5 NMP3.5 stylus is a 78 RPM stylus used in the Nagaoka MP-10 MP10, MP-11 MP11, MP-15 MP15, MP-20 MP20, MP-30 MP30, MP-50 MP50, MP-100 MP100, MP-110 MP110, MP-150 MP150, MP-200 MP200, MP-300 MP300, and MP-500 MP50 phono cartridges. The stylus features a 3.5 mil 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. To maintain the playback fidelity of your 78 RPM LP, you really need to use a stylus designed for 78 RPM records. The 3.5 mil stylus is the standard for 78 RPM LP records. For very old and worn records, you will need to use an oversize stylus to obtain the best sound quality. The 3.5 mil stylus will then trace the grooves properly and will not slide side to side at the bottom. The use of the Nagaoka 3.5 mil stylus does wonders to worn 78 RPM LP's.

NAGAOKA N-MP78 N MP78 NMP78 STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

The Nagaoka N-MP78 NMP78 stylus is a 78 RPM stylus used in the Nagaoka MP-10 MP10, MP-11 MP11, MP-15 MP15, MP-20 MP20, MP-30 MP30, MP-50 MP50, MP-100 MP100, MP-110 MP110, MP-150 MP150, MP-200 MP200, MP-300 MP300, and MP-500 MP500 phono cartridges. The stylus features a polished 3.0 mil 76.2m 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 a wider stylus for worn 78 RPM records, refer to the Related Products.

Nostalgia Rx103 STYLUS FOR 78 RPM

The Rx103 stylus for 78 RPM 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 one of the most reputable and high-quality stylus replacement manufacturers in the world.

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.

Ortofon 2M 78 Stylus

The Ortofon 2M 78 Stylus is designed specifically for use with 78 RPM records.

2M 78 Stylus Details
- Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec): 4mV
- Frequency range at -3 dB: 20-22,000 Hz 
- Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
- Tracking ability at 315Hz: 70 µm 
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 18 µm/mN - Stylus type: Spherical, R 65 µm (.0025 inch)
- Tracking force range: 1.6 - 2.0 g (16-20 mN)
- Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g (18 mN) 
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Stylus color: Grey

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

ORTOFON STYLUS 78 NEEDLE STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

The Ortofon Stylus 78 needle stylus is the standard 78 RPM replacement stylus for all Ortofon Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP, TM, Concorde phono cartridges. The stylus features a 2.5 mil 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.

Ortofon Stylus 78 Specifications
- Frequency range: 20Hz-15kHz
- Frequency response: 20-12k Hz +/-2dB
- FIM distortion @ recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: <1%
- Tracking ability @ 315Hz @ recommended tracking force: 60µm
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15µm/mN
- Stylus type: Spherical
- Stylus tip radius: 2.5 mil
- Tracking force range: 1.75-2.25g (17.5-22.5mN)
- Tracking force, recommended: 2g (2mN)
- Color: Black

REPLACEMENT FOR CROSLEY NP-78 NP 78 NP78 NEEDLE STYLUS (78 RPM STYLUS)

The replacement for the Crosley NP-78 NP78 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.

Please note: The NP-78 NP78 needle stylus is not for use with Stack-O-Matic turntables, which require the Crosley NS-1 NS1 needle stylus.