N44-7 Needles / 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.

LP TUNES N44-7 KAGURA™ STYLUS

A limited showcase edition of 49 pieces, this LP TUNES stylus features the exclusive Kagura High Density (HD) diamond stylus designed from the tip to the fulcrum to LP Gear specifications for superior sound, ruggedness, invulnerability, and high grade performance beyond all others.

● Surpasses most standard available N44-7 styli — original, generics, copies and types
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin for precision, quality, and performance
● Kagura™ (High Density) HD diamond stylus tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0006 inch) bonded
● Custom alloy cantilever, damper and magnet for ruggedness and to bring out subtleties and nuances
● 1.5 grams to 3.5 grams Tracking Force
● Each crafted stylus undergoes listening test as final inspection
● Genuine, unsurpassed LP TUNES® stylus for exceptional performance and sound quality

At LP TUNES, we go beyond as a core value. Thus, with due diligence, we have compared it to all that we carry, and it surpasses the original Shure and others in raw musicality, vividness, and nuance.

LP TUNES DJ MASTER CLASS STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N44-7 STYLUS

This special limited production Japan-made N44-7 LP Gear DJ Master Class stylus is designed to offer the best music a master level DJ can coax the Shure M44-7 cartridge to deliver. More durable than the original Shure stylus, its tracking force capability is 4-5g. Bereft of any unncessary attachment, such as a drop down stylus cover that may affect music and DJing performance, this performance centric stylus breaks so well you can feel the frisson of music not just hear it.

● A master class DJ stylus for the musically-demanding Shure M44-7 DJ artist
● Expresses the frisson of music not just its beat or sound
● Made-in-Japan excellence, attention to detail and quality craftsmanship throughout
● More durable than the original Shure stylus; 4-5g tracking force capable
● LP TUNES stylus—above and beyond current production types, generics, or whatever

We tested it against JICO's N44-7 DJ improved as well as the original Shure N44-7 stylus. It played with more exuberance, more layers of music and more energy in a cohesive enjoyable way. We believe you'll love this stylus as much as we do! Buy two as this is a limited production run of 299 units.

N44-7 DJ STYLUS MASTER CLASS LP GEAR REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N44-7 STYLUS - 1 PAIR

This special limited production Japan-made N44-7 LP Gear DJ Master Class stylus is designed to offer the best music a master level DJ can coax the Shure M44-7 cartridge to deliver. More durable than the original Shure stylus, its tracking force capability is 4-5g. Bereft of any unnecessary attachment, such as a drop down stylus cover that may affect music and DJing performance, this performance centric stylus breaks so well you can feel the frisson of music not just hear it.

● A master class DJ stylus for the musically-demanding Shure M44-7 DJ artist
● Expresses the frisson of music not just its beat or sound
● Made-in-Japan excellence, attention to detail and quality craftsmanship throughout
● More durable than the original Shure stylus; 4-5g tracking force capable
● LP TUNES stylus—above and beyond current production types, generics, or whatever

We tested it against JICO's N44-7 DJ improved as well as the original Shure N44-7 stylus. It played with more exuberance, more layers of music and more energy in a cohesive enjoyable way. We believe you'll love this stylus as much as we do! Buy two as this is a limited production run of 299 units.

N44-7 IMPROVED LP TUNES STYLUS FOR SHURE M44-7 CARTRIDGE

Tested in situ of South America, this stylus was found to be durable, adept, and economical as the original N44-7 when first intriduce thus mnaking the right stylus for practice DJing or demo sesssions. This stylus is simple and elegant in its unadorned way of lifting the stylist a level above his/her professional status.

JICO REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N44-7 N447 DJ IMPROVED STYLUS

The N44-7 DJ Improved stylus performs well with its polished 0.7 mil conical diamond tip while providing the user with long playing life and accuracy.

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.

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

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.

NSS/C LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N44-7 STYLUS

The Nude Schwarz stylus (NSS) raises the bar in stylus performance. For over half a century, the traditional way to craft a stylus, which carries on still today, is to bond the stylus tip to a crown (metal shank) that in turn is bonded to the cantilever. The additional mass, and a different material element in between the diamond tip and cantilever, cause some loss of nuance in transmitting groove modulation from the tip to the cantilever. With the Schwarz edition, a nude diamond stylus (a whole diamond) is inserted, fastened and/or glued directly to the cantilever - banishing the need for the crown (metal shank).

● Special production Nude N44-7 stylus replacement
● Crafted for precision, sound quality, and performance
● Sound quality (SQ) and performance beyond current production substitutes
● Nude 0.7 mil conical diamond tip titanium inserted and glued custom alloy cantilever
● Low-mass alloy cantilever for groove tracing accuracy and fidelity
● Same as original Shure N44-7 stylus tracking force: 1.5g-3.0g
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

Hear the Higher Fidelity

Thus, you can hear higher fidelity and exhilarating sound quality in every NSS stylus that you install in your cartridge! The unencumbered polycrystalline diamond tip (for toughness and longer-playing life) directly traces the grooves for optimal retrieval of record groove modulation.

NUDE JICO N44-7 DJ IMPROVED STYLUS

World class Jico N44-7 DJ Improved Stylus realeased in Nude version to provide even better transparency and musical immersion.

LP TUNES N44-7 ZUPREME DJ IMPROVED STYLUS
- Sound quality beyond any N44-7 stylus — original Shure, Nude, Kagura, NSS, SD or generic copy.

The Shure M44-7 cartridge continues to be immortal — the best DJ pick-up even though it has been discontinued for six years (since 2018)! The limitation of the M44-7 is its stylus replacement - the inherent limited performance of the N44-7 spherical stylus!

● Astonishing! Crushes all N44-7 styli — original, generic, type, Nude, or SD.
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin for precision, quality, and performance
● Vivid L:ine diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 x .0030 inch) bonded
● Custom alloy cantilever to bring out subtleties and nuances
● 3.5 - 4.5 g Tracking Force
● Each crafted stylus undergoes listening test as final inspection
● Genuine, unsurpassed LP TUNES® stylus for peerless performance and sound quality

At LP TUNES™, our philosophy runs counter to the usual convention of commerce. We believe that products created for perfection should last a lifetime of enjoyment or much longer like the Stradivari Messiah 1716 or the Guarneri violin. After all, a cartridge lasts indefinitely!

Older than the USA — 283 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, our rationale for curating the N44-7 stylus and rejuvenating the M44-7's life with an extreme stylus so demanding DJs can elevate their performance and distinguish their artistry beyond their less dexterous peers.

Experience the DJ you could be and the sound of your best performance with the M44-7 cartridge had Shure not capitulated, and instead, relentlessly pursued perfection just like Sidney N. Shure, the founder of Shure, whose dedication to excellence, integrity and innovation galvanized progress in the audio industry. That's the difference between owners and corporate stewards. Today, we are offering you the possibility to realize your supremacy. Invest in yourself. Invest in your best self!

Limited to 100 units per production, each N44-Zupreme is individually tested to unleash your excellence.