JICO Needles / Stylus

JICO 241-04D/II SHIBATA STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S-4000D.II STYLUS

The Jico 241-04D/II Shibata stylus offers the vitality, exuberance, and extended frequency response of the original Empire S-4000D/II stylus as only a Jico stylus can. No other stylus comes close to the passion for quality and perfection that is infused in the creation of this stylus.

● Jico Shibata S-4000D/II stylus for Empire 4000D/II S-4000D/II cartridge stylus
● Superb accuracy, fidelity and sound quality
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Special type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Advanced type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Made in Japan by select artisans, very skilled stylus Shokunin-tachi
● Tracking force range: 1,10 - 1.75g
● Genuine Jico stylus - Exceeds production copies, types, generics, originals.

JICO 241-04D/III SHIBATA STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S-4000D/III STYLUS

The Jico 241-04D/III Shibata stylus offers the amazing sound quality, exuberance, and extended frequency response of the original Empire S-4000D/III stylus as only a Jico stylus can. No other stylus comes close to the passion for quality and perfection that is infused in the creation of this stylus.

● Jico Shibata S-4000D/III stylus for Empire 4000D/III S-4000D/III cartridge stylus
● Superb accuracy, fidelity and sound quality
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Special type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Advanced type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Made in Japan by select artisans, very skilled stylus Shokunin-tachi
● Tracking force range: 0.75 - 1.25g
● Genuine Jico stylus - Exceeds

JICO 241-2Z(E) STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE 2000z S-2000Z CARTRIDGE STYLUS

The Empire 2000Z was designed to be a premium performance cartridge within the 2000 series. The 2000Z's constellation performance is honored by JICO with its S2000Z stylus which features a highly polished special elliptical diamond tip bonded to a tapered thin-wall alloy cantilever for tracing and extractive excellence. Very limited in availability, we have a few at hand for those seeking the best S2000 stylus for this outstanding cartridge.

● Highest quality S-2000Z (S2000Z) stylus replacement
● Made in Japan to reproduce with highest fidelity and sound quality
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to craft each stylus to perfection
● Special elliptical diamond tip radii: Diamond tip r/R radii: 8 × 18 µm (.0003 × .0007 inch)
● Tapered alloy cantilever for excellent tactile acuity to grooves
● Genuine, unsurpassed 100% original Jico stylus

For the upgrade vivid Line stylus, please refer to Related Products below.

● JICO N97xE neoSAS/S stylus for Shure M97xE cartridge
● Ultimate sound quality upgrade stylus
● Carefully chosen natural single-crystal octahedron diamond tip
● High-precision One-Point Tension System reproduces smallest tip vibrations
● Sapphire cantilever for ultimate modulation transmission
● Genuine JICO neoSAS stylus made in Japan

ICO SAS UPGRADE REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N111HE STYLUS

The Jico SAS replacement for the Shure N111HE stylus is used with the Shure M111E M111HE phono cartridge. The stylus elevates the above phono cartridge to its pinnacle performance and sound quality. The S.A.S. 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.

• • JICO SAS N111HE stylus for Shure M111E & M111HE cartridges
• • Diamond shape closely resembles cutting stylus used in master disc production
• • 1.25±0.25 g tracking force
• • Extremely stiff special aluminum alloy tube and boron cantilever
• • Genuine made in Japan JICO stylus

SAS stylus	Line Contact stylus	Elliptical stylus	Conical stylus

1. Compatible with wider and deeper grooves (Micro Groove).
   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.
2. Ultra precision thinness and configuration results in supreme sound reproduction.
   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.
3. Reduced distortion caused by needle abrasion.
   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!
4. Polished finish that virtually preserves your record's grooves.
   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.
5. Extreme quality testing with emphasis on performance.
   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.

For those seeking state-of-the-art and world-class excellence, there really is only one choice to elevate the performance of your phono cartridge - a Super Analogue Stylus.

JICO SAS UPGRADE FOR SHURE VNSE3HE STYLUS

The Jico SAS VNSE3HE stylus is used with the Shure Shure VST-III VST III and Shure V15 RS phono cartridges. The stylus elevates these phono cartridges to their 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.

● Jico SAS VNSE3HE stylus for Shure VST III V15 RS cartridge
● Ultimate sound quality upgrade stylus
● Carefully chosen natural single-crystal octahedron diamond tip
● High-precision One-Point Tension System reproduces minute tip vibrations
● Boron cantilever for ultimate modulation transmission
● Genuine Jico SAS stylus made in Japan

SAS stylus	Line Contact stylus	Elliptical stylus	Conical stylus

1. Compatible with wider and deeper grooves (Micro Groove).
   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.
2. Ultra precision thinness and configuration results in supreme sound reproduction.
   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.
3. Reduced distortion caused by needle abrasion.
   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!
4. Polished finish that virtually preserves your record's grooves.
   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.
5. Extreme quality testing with emphasis on performance.
   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.

For those seeking state-of-the-art and world-class excellence, there really is only one choice to elevate the performance of your phono cartridge - a Super Analogue Stylus.

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

JICO VN5MR SAS ZIRCONIA HG REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE VN5MR STYLUS 
- Sounds astonishingly real - beyond all the imitations

In the process of developing the "SETO-HORI" ceramic cartridge, which was launched in 2018, JICO found that material hardness is an important factor in determining sound quality. Jico researched for the applicable material and finally decided on Zirconia. Since the mass of zirconia is larger than that of other materials often used as cantilevers, such as boron, Jico first reduced the mass by processing the cantilever into a hollow pipe shape. Moreover, Jico succeeded in suppressing split resonance and reducing the effective mass as seen from the tip of the stylus by covering the joint pipe to the middle of the surface of the cantilever. This covering also makes the cantilever close to tapered shape which is ideal.

● Genuine, original VN5MR sound - beyond all imitations 
● Specially processed tapered-shaped Zirconia cantilever for low mass and precise sound 
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 75 × 2.5 µm (.0029 × .000098 inch) 
● Carefully chosen natural single-crystal octahedron diamond tip 
● Single-point Tension System reproduces smallest tip vibrations 
● Genuine Jico SAS stylus made in Japan

As a result, Jico ultimately created the clear and precise sound, that was totally different from the preceding other cantilevers’ lineup (aluminum, boron, sapphire, and ruby). This was the sound Jico was seeking. Given the scarcity of cantilever material, this stylus is destined for very limited production. Please take this opportunity to enjoy.

JICO VN5xMR SAS ZIRCONIA HG REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE VN5xMR STYLUS 
- Sounds astonishingly real - beyond all the imitations

In the process of developing the "SETO-HORI" ceramic cartridge, which was launched in 2018, JICO found that material hardness is an important factor in determining sound quality. Jico researched for the applicable material and finally decided on Zirconia. Since the mass of zirconia is larger than that of other materials often used as cantilevers, such as boron, Jico first reduced the mass by processing the cantilever into a hollow pipe shape. Moreover, Jico succeeded in suppressing split resonance and reducing the effective mass as seen from the tip of the stylus by covering the joint pipe to the middle of the surface of the cantilever. This covering also makes the cantilever close to a tapered shape which is ideal.

● Genuine, original sound - beyond all imitations 
● Specially processed near tapered shaped Zirconia cantilever for low mass and precise sound 
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 75 × 2.5 µm (.0029 × .000098 inch) 
● Carefully chosen natural single-crystal octahedron diamond tip 
● High-precision One-Point Tension System reproduces smallest tip vibrations 
● Genuine Jico SAS stylus made in Japan

As a result, Jico ultimately created the clear and precise sound, that was totally different from the preceding other cantilevers’ lineup (aluminum, boron, sapphire, and ruby). This was the sound Jico was seeking. Given the scarcity of cantilever material, this stylus is destined for very limited production. Please take this opportunity to enjoy.

SUPER ANALOGUE STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR SUMIKO OYSTER CARTRIDGE

The Jico S.A.S. stylus for the Sumiko Oyster elevates this fine phono cartridges to its pinnacle performance and sound quality. The S.A.S. 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.

● Ultimate quality SAS/B upgrade for Sumiko Oyster stylus
● Elevates the Oyster cartridge to its pinnacle performance and sound quality
● Mimics the shape of a record cutting stylus for optimal tracing of record grooves
● Single strand of ultra-fine piano wire controls movement of cantilever and tip
● Boron cantilever transmits vibrations from the record groove accurately
● Special rare earth magnet mounted coaxially to cantilever for optimal performance
● Tracking force: 1.25 ±0.25g

SAS stylus	Line Contact stylus	Elliptical stylus	Conical stylus

1. Compatible with wider and deeper grooves (Micro Groove).
   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.
2. Ultra precision thinness and configuration results in supreme sound reproduction.
   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.
3. Reduced distortion caused by needle abrasion.
   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!
4. Polished finish that virtually preserves your record's grooves.
   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.
5. Extreme quality testing with emphasis on performance.
   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.

For those seeking state-of-the-art and world-class excellence, there really is only one choice to elevate the performance of your phono cartridge - a Super Analogue Stylus.

JICO N44-7 DJ IMPROVED (W/GUARD) SD ONE-PIECE
- Single-pack Synthetic Diamond (SD) stylus Improved replacement for Shure M44-7 cartridge

Synthetic Diamonds refer to diamonds that are artificially created and share the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and optical/physical properties as Natural Diamonds.

While Natural Diamonds (ND) are those formed naturally, Synthetic Diamonds (SD) are manufactured, often referred to as Synthetic Diamonds. Natural Diamonds vary in hardness due to their natural formation, whereas Synthetic Diamonds offer the advantage of consistent hardness.

Synthetic Diamonds are more affordable compared to Natural Diamonds and their supply is stable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

N44-7 IMPROVED (W/GUARD) SD JICO STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N44-7 ONE-PIECE
- Single-pack Synthetic Diamond (SD) stylus Improved replacement for Shure M44-7 cartridge

Synthetic diamonds refer to diamonds that are artificially created and share the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and optical/physical properties as natural diamonds.  While natural diamonds (ND) are those formed naturally, synthetic diamonds (SD) are manufactured.  Natural diamonds vary in hardness due to their natural formation, whereas synthetic diamonds offer the advantage of consistent hardness.

Synthetic diamonds are more affordable compared to natural diamonds, and their supply is stable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

NF15E JICO STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR ORTOFON VMS/F/FF STYLUS

The NF-15E 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.

● JICO replacement Ortofon NF-15E stylus
● 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical diamond tip for high fidelity
● Made in Japan , genuine Jico® stylus with each stylus quality inspected & sound tested
● Lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever
● 1.0 - 3.0 g tracking force

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

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.

JICO SHIBATA STYLUS SREPLACEMNT FOR ORTOFON STYLUS 40

The JICO Stylus 40 is the best available for the Ortofon OM-40 OM40 Super cartridge. It uses a highly polished special Shibata diamond bonded to a thin wall alloy cantilever for natural sound quality. The Shibata diamond is renowned for its natural tone, delicate and celestial highs along with a full-frequency palette of mosaic detail, harmonics, and dynamics. It does not have the noisiness and coldness that some have experienced with the FG shape.

● JICO Stylus 40 for organically pure harmonics and alluring sound quality
● Shibata diamond for extended fluidity and innate delicacy
● Extracts missed wave refractions, details and nuances
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Made by select artisans, very skilled stylus Shokunin-tachi
● Genuine, unsurpassed, zealous for perfection Jico stylus

JICO STYLUS FOR ORTOFON STYLUS 30

Handcrafted in the embodiment of a true Shukonin, this Jico Shibata stylus offers sublime musical interpretaion that makes complex music naturally simple and entralling. In Jico fashion, this stylus goes beyond the orignals, copies, type, generics.