Akai Needles / Stylus

AKAI RS-33 RS 33 RS33 STYLUS

Discontinued, see the 100% compatible LP Tunes ATN3472C Conical Stylus, the LP ATN3472SEE Elliptical Upgrade Stylus, or the recommended upgrades below.

Original Akai RS-33 stylus with highly polished conical diamond designed to attain the original sound quality and specifications for the Akai PC-33 cartridge and turntable.

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

JICO SAS REPLACEMENT AKAI N-75B/II N75B/II N 75B/II STYLUS

SUPER ANALOGUE STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR Akai N-75B/II STYLUS

The JICO SAS replacement for the Akai N-75B/II stylus elevates the cartridge to its pinnacle performance and sound quality. The SAS tips are produced using a natural octahedral single-crystal diamond with the most advanced electronic engineering technology. The cantilever is made of special aluminum alloy tube and boron for extremely efficient transmission of vibrations. Rare earth metals with excellent electromagnetic conductivity compose the magnet for the stylus.

1. Compatible with wider and deeper grooves (Micro Groove).
2. The diamond tip consists of a meticulously selected natural single-crystal octahedron. Precision work on the crystal allows for a wide range of grooves. The Super Analogue Stylus can safely be used on recent records which tend to have deeper grooves and with 30-280 micron grooves opposed to the simple conventional 30-80 micron.
3. Ultra precision thinness and configuration results in supreme sound reproduction.
4. The stylus tip is of optimum height and a uniformly ultra-precision finish. The Super Analogue Stylus has a curvature with a smaller radius that was impossible with the Micro Ridge Stylus. As thin as a razor blade and machined with ultra precision, the stylus tip ensures unsurpassed fidelity.
5. Reduced distortion caused by needle abrasion.
6. The Super Analogue Stylus tip eliminates lateral and frontal abrasion. Since the curvature radius does not change, the stylus accurately traces without missing any delicate signals. This makes it perfect for reproducing high frequencies and wide dynamic range which require a highly precise radius for tracking the inner record grooves!
7. Polished finish that virtually preserves your record's grooves.
8. World-class polishing technique is used on each stylus. This is designed to preserve the details of the record groove structure for a very long time virtually for the life of the vinyl.
9. Extreme quality testing with emphasis on performance.
10. Stringent quality inspections and tests using unique and high level technology are performed on all materials and at every level from the manufacture of parts that transmit vibrations to the cartridge (the cantilever, magnet and wire) to the final assembly by skilled artisans.

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

Beware of counterfeits! There is only one Jico distributor in the US, Canada and all of the Americas: LP Tunes. A Jico stylus comes in Jico packaging or with Jico US engraved on the stylus. All others are selling styli of unknown origin and quality. Contact us to verify the authenticity of the claimed Jico stylus before buying.

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

STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-B10 AP B10 APB10 TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-B10 AP B10 APB10 turntable was fitted with an Akai PC-90 PC90 phono cartridge and an Akai RS-90 RS90 needle stylus. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-004D AP 004D AP004D TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-004D AP 004D AP004D turntable was fitted with a Shure M91ED phono cartridge and a Shure N91ED stylus. 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.

Do not order this stylus if it looks different from what you have. It will not fit if the original cartridge is missing or has been changed. Please contact us if you need assistance or prefer a new cartridge. If possible, provide us with the markings on the existing cartridge and stylus (look for the brand and model number). Photos will be helpful.

Stylus Alternatives
- Better stylus: LP Tunes NSS/E Nude Elliptical N91ED Stylus
- Superior stylus: LP Tunes N91VL Stylus
- Ultimate stylus: Jico SAS N91E N91ED Stylus
- Premier stylus: Jico neo SAS/S N91E N91ED Stylus

LP TUNES ELLIPTICAL UPGRADE FOR AKAI CR250 STYLUS

The LP Tunes CR250E replaces the original Akai stylus and lifts it to a significant level of detail, articulation and sound quality. Made in Japan by stylus artisans, the stylus features a highly polished special elliptical diamond tip bonded to a custom alloy cantilever for tracing accuracy and much improved sound quality and refinement.

● Highest quality stylus upgrade for Akai CR250 stylus
● Surpasses sound quality and performance of original stylus.
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● Special elliptical diamond tip r/R radii: 8 x 18 µm (.0003 x .0007 inch)
● Special alloy cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Genuine, unsurpassed 100% original LP TUNES® stylus

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

LP TUNES ELLIPTICAL UPGRADE REPLACEMENT FOR AKAI RS-35E RS 35E RS35E STYLUS

Extraordinary in SQ, the LP TUNES RS-3E stylus significantly upgrades the sound quality and performance of the Akai PC-35 PC 35 PC35 cartridge. Fused with a special carbon cantilever, the stylus features an elliptical diamond with a .0003 × .0007 scanning radii that provides wider contact with the record grooves and better extractive capability resulting in finer detail and clarity.

● Significant sound quality upgrade for Akai RS-35 stylus used with PC-35 cartridge
● Co-developed with original equipment manufacturer to surpass RS-35 stylus
● Sound quality and performance beyond original and current substitutes
● Bonded, highly polished 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond tip
● Super carbon fiber cantilever for groove tracing accuracy and fidelity
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FIR AKAI CR250 STYLUS

The LP Tunes CR-250 CR250 stylus replaces the original Akai factory installed unit. Made in Japan by stylus artisans, the stylus features a highly polished conical diamond bonded to a custom alloy cantilever for tracing accuracy and sound quality.

● Made by master Japanese artisans, very skilled stylus Shokunin
● 0.5 x 0.6 mil special conical diamond tip bonded to custom alloy cantilever
● Each crafted stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● Genuine, unsurpassed LP TUNES® stylus for exceptional sound quality

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

REPLACEMENT FOR AKAI RS-90 RS 90 RS90 STYLUS

The original manufacturer replacement for the Akai RS-90 RS90 stylus is used with the Akai PC-90 PC90 phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music.

The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

REPLACEMENT FOR AKAI RS-95 RS 95 RS95 STYLUS

The original manufacturer replacement for the Akai RS-95 RS95 stylus is used with the Akai PC-95 PC95 phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished special conical diamond for long playing life and good tracing capability thus resulting in accurate rendition of voice and music.

The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-50 AP 50 AP50 TURNTABLE

With models equipped with cartridge, the Akai AP-50 AP 50 AP50 turntable was fitted with an Akai PC-35 phono cartridge T4P type and RS-35 stylus. The stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. The color of the stylus may.

● High fidelity RS-35 stylus for PC-35 cartridge fitted to AP-50 turntable
● Restores sound quality and performance to its high competency
● Sound quality (SQ) and performance beyond current production substitutes
● Special conical diamond tip radius: 15 µm (.0006 in.) 0.6 mil
● Low-mass aluminum alloy cantilever for tracing accuracy and fidelity
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

Do not order this stylus if it looks different from what you have. It will not fit if the original cartridge is missing or has been changed. Please contact us if you need assistance or prefer a new cartridge. If possible, provide us with the markings on the existing cartridge and stylus (look for the brand and model number). Photos will be helpful.

STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-1200 AP 1200 AP1200 TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-1200 AP 1200 AP1200 turntable was fitted with an Akai PC-90 PC90 phono cartridge and an Akai RS-90 RS90 needle stylus. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-1320 AP 1320 AP1320 TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-1320 AP 1320 AP1320 turntable was fitted with an Akai PC-90 PC90 phono cartridge and an Akai RS-90 RS90 needle stylus. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-2C AP 2C AP2C TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-2C AP 2C AP2C turntable was fitted with an Akai phono cartridge and an Akai needle stylus. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. This stylus requires and will only fit the original Akai phono cartridge. The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-A1 AP A1 APA1 TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-A1 AP A1 APA1 turntable was fitted with an Akai PC-33 PC33 phono cartridge and an Akai RS-33 RS33 needle stylus. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. The stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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

STYLUS FOR AKAI AP-A150 AP A150 APA150 TURNTABLE

The Akai AP-A150 AP A150 APA150 turntable was fitted with an Akai PC-35 PC35 phono cartridge and an Akai RS-35 RS35 needle stylus. A photo of the stylus replacement is supplied above. This stylus requires and will only fit the original Akai phono cartridge. The color of the stylus varies. Please compare with your stylus and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

Do not order the above stylus if it looks different from what you have or your stylus is missing. Instead, look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number. Photos will also be helpful.

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