LP Gear Needles / Stylus

The LP Gear ATN-95SA ATN95SA needle stylus features an exquisitely polished Shibata diamond bonded to a thin-wall Zualum tubular cantilever for natural sound quality, long playing life and exceptional tracing of record grooves. It offers superbly detailed, full-bodied, and harmoniously complete sound quality. While there are newer designs under different nomenclatures promising better performance, we believe based on our ears and many others we trust, that our Shibata divines music with faithful accuracy and grace. This stylus offers an exquisite listening experience that keeps you wanting to play more LP's and records.

LP GEAR ATN-95SE ATN95SE NEEDLE STYLUS

The LP Gear ATN-95SE ATN95SE needle stylus upgrades the LP Gear AT95C, AT95CE and AT95E phono cartridges to the sound quality offered by the LP Gear AT95SE phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with a .0003 x .0007 inch scanning radii bonded to a thin-wall Zualum cantilever for natural sound quality, excellent harmonic fidelity and richness.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to the Related Products.

LP GEAR ATN-95VL ATN 95VL ATN95VL NEEDLE STYLUS

The LP Gear ATN-95VL ATN95VL stylus features a highly polished ViVid Line diamond bonded to a thin-wall Zualum cantilever for superlative fidelity. The ATN-95VL ATN95VL stylus will upgrade the LP Gear AT95C, AT95CE, AT95E and AT95SE phono cartridges to the exemplary performance offered by the LP Gear AT-95VL AT95VL phono cartridge. Color of stylus may vary.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to Related Products.

LP GEAR ATN95SLC ULTIMATE STYLUS

The LP Gear ATN95SLC stylus is a new 2019 addition that extends the strength of the LP GEAR AT95E series and elevates the sound quality achievement of the best inexpensive cartridge, the AT95E, to a new higher level of musical significance thus giving the listener abundance - more discernment, more music to enjoy and audiophile fidelity captured from the record grooves. The LP Gear AT95SLC is recommended for higher quality listening and for converting records to digital when the intent is to enjoy digitized music as you would the original recording.

● Special Line Contact (SLC) diamond tip for superb tracing accuracy
● Flowing timbral accuracy, silken harmonic richness and exquisite sound quality
● .0002 x .00078 inch Nude Super Line Contact
● Listening experience above and beyond latest production version
● Crafted by world-class cartridge Takumi (master artisan) in Japan for LP GEAR®

A proven development by LP Gear, the AT95SLC AT-95SLC phono cartridge is the culmination of over a year's research, engineering development and testing of many styli from various manufacturers. We use the same exact and proven AT95E cartridge body. The critical difference is in the newly designed Nude Special Line diamond stylus carefully mounted on a thin wall alloy tubular cantilever for natural sound quality. The result - superb fidelity captured right from the record grooves.

Upgrade Path
The AT95SLC phono cartridge is the ultimate stylus within the series. For a higher level of trajectory, we recommend that you order the Vessel A3SV cartridge.

LP GEAR ATN95MR PENULTIMATE STYLUS
- High-Grade stylus for Audio-Technica AT95 and compatible cartridges

The Audio-Technica ATN95E was the stylus replacement for the highly rated AT95E cartridge that has been discontinued - victims of the consumer electronics product life cycle where the product life cycle is around 2-3 years which means a product has to be revised or updated every two years or so. On one side, this is beneficial to the industry and consumers since it forces constant research and innovation. On the other hand, it is wasteful and counterproductive. This fosters short-term quality and product thinking - products that have a short-term life on the shelf. They break or sound old after a few years!

● New High-Grade stylus ATN95MR stylus for ultimate expression of the AT95E cartridge
● Extracts and transmits micro-contours of the grooves with superb detail and clarity
● Special precision polished nude Micro Ridge diamond tip for supreme fidelity
● MicroRidge tip dimensions: 2.5µm × 75µm
● Long lasting performance and durability
● Low-mass alloy cantilevered fulcrum for groove tracing accuracy and fidelity
● LP GEAR® stylus - Above and beyond originals, copies and generics

AT LP GEAR®, our philosophy runs counter to corporate convention. We believe that products created for perfection should last a lifetime of enjoyment or much longer like the Guarneri violin. Older than the USA— 273 years old to be exact, the Vieuxtemps Guarneri Del Gesu-1741 named for its most famous owner, the leading Belgian virtuoso and composer who esteemed it so much he wanted to be buried with it, recently became the most expensive violin in the world, selling for an estimated $16 million. Its new owner anonymously donated the historic instrument to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, on loan for the rest of her life.

Thus we curated the N95MR stylus as testament of our esteem for the Audio-Technica 95E cartridge so devoted owners will continue to hear this gem at its best for many decades to come. It is a lofty goal — we believe its new soul transcends its former self. It has incredible chemistry that is heard, felt and enjoyed!

See this customer review: "I am so impressed with the sound of this stylus...it is quite literally a jaw dropping different experience in clarity and air over my seven year old LP Gear highly acclaimed ATN95SA stylus it replaced. It was just so easy to snap on a new stylus vs. aligning a whole new LOMC cartridge as I’m now very satisfied with the supreme music fidelity of the nude micro ridge diamond ATN95MR for my Thorens TD-309 turntable. I think you’d be as happy as I am having this if you already own the original AT95 cartridge!" ¹

COMPATIBLE CARTRIDGES: AUDIO TECHNICA AT-3400, AUDIO TECHNICA AT3400, AUDIO TECHNICA AT93 AUDIO TECHNICA AT-3401, AUDIO TECHNICA AT-3410 AUDIO TECHNICA AT-3450 AKAI PC83 AKAI PC85 HITACHI MT35 HITACHI MT36 JVC MD-1038 KENWOOD V52 MAGNAVOX 560429 MAGNAVOX 25690396 MGA MITSUBISHI MAG-47 ONKYO OC-52 PANASONIC EPC75 PANASONIC EPC77 PHILIPS GP499 PIONEER PC220 SONY VL38GA,and more (Inquire for more.)

NEEDLES: AIWA AN-5 AN5 AKAI RS-83 AKAI RS-85 HITACHI DS-ST36 JVC DT-38 KENWOOD N-52 NATIONAL PANASONIC EPS-75STSD PANASONIC EPS-75SMAD PANASONIC EPS-756STED PANASONIC EPS-75STCSD PANASONIC EPS-77ST PIONEER PN-220 PIONEER PN-320 SANSUI SN-202SANYO ST35D SANYO ST41J SANYO ST42D SHARP STY118 SHARP STY130 SONY ND138G SONY ND147G TOSHIBA N60 TOSHIBA N70C TOSHIBA N71M TOSHIBA N293 YAMAHA N6700 YAMAHA N-8000 ZENITH 56-598 ZENITH 56-611, and more (Inquire for more.)

Do not order this stylus if it looks different (aside from color) 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.

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Footnote 1: customer review, "LP Gear N95MR High Grade Stylus for Audio-Technica AT95 Cartridges".

The LP Tunes ATN-3600DLXI ATN3600DLXI needle stylus features a highly polished special conical diamond bonded to a thin-wall aluminum alloy cantilever for natural sound quality, reduced record wear and very good tracing accuracy.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to the Related Products.

LP TUNES ATN-3600DLX ATN3600DLX NEEDLE STYLUS

The LP Tunes ATN-3600DLX ATN3600DLX needle stylus features a highly polished special conical diamond bonded to a thin-wall aluminum alloy cantilever for natural sound quality, reduced record wear and very good tracing accuracy.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to the Related Products below.

The LP Tunes improved 402-M208-165 needle stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life, reduced record wear, and good rendition of voice, music and harmonics.

For the 78 RPM stylus replacement, refer to the Related Products.

The LP Tunes 402-M208-165 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 grooves. Moreover, the LP stylus is much narrower than the 78 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 ATN-3472CE ATN 3472CE ATN3472CE REPLACEMENT NEEDLE STYLUS

The LP Tunes ATN-3472CE ATN3472CE needle stylus offers improved performance and musicality over the Audio-Technica ATN3472 stylus and other generics. The stylus features a highly polished special 0.6 mil conical diamond for long playing life, reduced record wear and natural rendition of voice and music. The stylus is made in Japan using the most advanced polishing technology and stringent quality control. It is handcrafted by artisans who know how to produce world-class replacement styli.

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: ATN3472SE
Superior Upgrade: ATN3472HE
Ultimate Upgrade: ATN3472SA
For 78 RPM Records: ATN3472 78

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

LP TUNES HYPERELLIPTICAL ATN-3472HE ATN 3472HE ATN3472HE NEEDLE STYLUS

The LP Tunes ATN-3472HE ATN3472HE needle stylus features a highly polished hyperelliptical diamond mounted on a thin-wall metal alloy cantilever. It offers superior tracing accuracy of record grooves, extended high frequency response and vivid harmonic complexity beyond the capability of regular and special ellipticals. This stylus offers an exquisite listening experience that keeps you wanting to play more LP's and records. It is suitable and will sound marvelous with phono cartridges that use any of the ATN3472 stylus series.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to the Related Products.

LP Tunes ATN3472HE Stylus Specifications
- Frequency response: 12Hz-27kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 3mV
- Channel balance: 1dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 29/19dB
- Stylus type: Hyperelliptical
- Cantilever: Thin-wall metal alloy tube
- Tracking force: 1.00- 1.50g
- Stylus color: Beige

LP TUNES ATN-3472SA ATN3472SA SHIBATA NEEDLE STYLUS

The LP Tunes ATN-3472SA ATN3472SA needle stylus features a highly polished Shibata diamond mounted on a thin-wall Zualum tubular cantilever. It offers long playing life, exceptional tracing of record grooves, superb detail and harmoniously opulent sound quality. While there are newer designs under different nomenclatures promising better performance, we believe based on our ears and many others we trust that our Shibata divines music with faithful accuracy and grace. This stylus offers an exquisite listening experience that keeps you wanting to play more LP's and records.

LP TUNES ATN-3472SEE ATN 3472SEE ATN3472SEE NEEDLE STYLUS

The ATN-3472SEE 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.

Stylus Upgrade Options
Premium Upgrade: CFNT4PSE
Superior Upgrade: ATN3472HE
Ultimate Upgrade: ATN3472SA
For 78 RPM Records: ATN3472 78

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

The LP Gear ATN-3472VL ATN3472VL needle stylus features a highly polished Vivid Line diamond mounted on a thin-wall metal alloy cantilever. It offers superior tracing accuracy of record grooves, extended high frequency response and vivid harmonic complexity beyond the capability of regular and special ellipticals. The LP Gear ATN3472VL stylus is suitable and will sound marvelous with phono cartridges that use any of the Audio-Technica ATN3472, ATN3474 and ATN3482 stylus series.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to the Related Products.

LP Gear ATN3472VL Stylus Specifications
- Frequency response: 12Hz-27kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 3mV
- Channel balance: 1dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz/10kHz: 29/19dB
- Stylus type: Highly polished vivid line diamond
- Stylus tip: .0002 x .0029 inch
- Cantilever: Thin-wall metal alloy tube
- Tracking force: 1.0-1.5g
- Color: Beige

LP GEAR ATN3600DLXHE NEEDLE STYLUS - REPLACED BY ATN3600DLXVL IMPROVED NEEDLE STYLUS

Out of stock. This has been replaced by the LP Gear ATN3600DLXVL Vivid-Line Stylus.

The LP Gear ATN3600DLXHE needle stylus has been replaced by the ATN3600DLVL needle stylus. It elevates the AT3600 series cartridge to its pinnacle in sound quality. Especially handcrafted by Japanese artisans, this Vivid Line stylus is the best upgrade for the Audio-Technica ATN3600L and ATN3600 needle stylus series available today. It is designed for superior tracking and tracing of record grooves thus resulting in extraordinary musical accuracy, natural tonal balance, clear and harmonically opulent sound quality. This world-class excellent stylus delivers highest fidelity for critical listening and recording to MP3 digital files when the objective is to enjoy music as you would the original recording. The LP Gear ATN3600DLVL stylus is considered the best replacement stylus for all Audio-Technica ATN3600 series styli.