Needle / Stylus

How to Identify Which Stylus will Work with Your Turntable

• Elliptical Stylus: The elliptical shape of the diamond stylus makes more contact with the grooves of your record, resulting in higher tracing accuracy with exceptional sound clarity and detail.

• Aluminum Cantilever: The aluminum cantilever allows for a firmer grip on the record groove, thus resulting in better sound quality. The cantilever is also more durable and longer lasting.

GRADO GREEN STYLUS

Ships to US only

The Grado Green stylus is designed for the Grado Green phono cartridge and equivalent Grado phono cartridge models. The Grado Green stylus elevates the Grado Black phono cartridge to the fidelity and sound quality of the Grado Green phono cartridge.

Resources
How to replace and install Grado stylus (PDF)
How to replace and install Grado stylus (JPG)

The Teac P-A400 P A400 PA400 turntable was fitted with a Teac phono cartridge and a Teac CN-246 CN246 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 verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

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

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

Made in Japan by a famous maker for LP Tunes, the N104E stylus for the Shure 500S phono cartridge features a highly polished special bi-radial diamond with .0003 x .0007 inch scanning radii for very high tracing accuracy of record grooves. It results in excellent reproduction of voice, music and harmonics.

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

The improved replacement for the Shure 3X needle stylus is used with the Shure R25XT phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished elliptical diamond for superb tracing of record grooves. It results in excellent sound quality and rendition of voice and music.

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

The Technics SL-D2 SL D2 SLD2 turntable was fitted with a Panasonic Technics phono cartridge and a Panasonic Technics EPS-74STSD EPS74STSD 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 verify and use this as a guide only since the cartridge and stylus may have been changed through the years.

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

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

If you cannot identify, please contact us for a replacement phono cartridge suitable for the Technics SL-D2 SL D2 SLD2 turntable.

STYLUS FOR PIONEER PL-600 PL 600 PL600 TURNTABLE

The Pioneer PL-600 PL 600 PL600 turntable was fitted with a Pioneer phono cartridge and a Pioneer PN-240 PN240 improved needle 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. The color of the stylus may vary from the supplied photo.

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

If you cannot identify, please contact us for a replacement phono cartridge suitable for the Pioneer PL-600 PL 600 PL600 turntable.

The Realistic Optimus LAB 1100 LAB 1100 LAB1100 turntable was fitted with an integrated cartridge and a Realistic AT-3600LAX AT3600LAX needle 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.

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

If the stylus above differs from what you have, then it means you no longer have the fitted cartridge. For us to assist you further, we need the cartridge brand and model number. This info is usually inscribed on the cartridge and stylus.

JICO REPLACEMENT STYLUS FOR SONY N6516 N-6516 N 6516 STYLUS

The N-6516 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 here

Stylus Upgrade Options
Premium Upgrade: N-6516E
Superior Upgrade: CFN6500LE
Ultimate Upgrade: N-6516HE
For 78 RPM Records: ATN3600 78RPM

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.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR AUDIO-TECHNICA 3003 CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes ATN3472SE 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.

SHURE NEEDLE STYLUS FOR SHURE M97xE CARTRIDGE

The Shure N97xE needle stylus for the Shure M97xE phono cartridge features a nude elliptical diamond for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in finer detail and harmonically complete sound quality. The stylus comes equipped with an integrated stylus guard and a dynamic stabilizer damper de-staticizer brush.

Shure N97XE Stylus Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 4mV
- Channel balance: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Stylus type: Nude 0.2 x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Tracking force range: 0.75-1.50g
- Color: Black/Blue

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

Stylus Replacements:
- Standard stylus: LP Tunes Elliptical Replacement for Shure N97xE Stylus
- Upgrade stylus: This Shure N97xE Nude Elliptical Stylus
- Excellent upgrade stylus: LP Tunes Vivid Line N97xVL Replacement Stylus
- Ultimate upgrade stylus: JICO SAS/S Replacement for Shure N97xE Stylus

The Pioneer PL-202AZ PL 202AZ PL202AZ turntable was fitted with a Pioneer PC-240 PC240 phono cartridge and a Pioneer PN-240 PN240 stylus integrated with the turntable's headshell. 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.

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

If the stylus looks different from what you have, do not order the above stylus. Instead, take a look at the info and marking on the existing cartridge and stylus and provide these to us. We need the brand and model number in order to research. Photos will also be helpful.

SUPER ANALOGUE STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR SHURE N97XE NEEDLE STYLUS

The JICO SAS replacement for the Shure N97xE needle stylus is used with the Shure M97xE phono cartridge. The stylus elevates the above phono 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.

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.

⚠ 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.

The improved replacement for the Teac 402-M208-165 402M208165 stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. It has an expected life of 600-1,000 playing hours.

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