Shure Needles / Stylus

SHURE 8X NEEDLE STYLUS FOR SHURE R8X CARTRIDGE

The Shure 8X stylus / R8X needle stylus is a replacement for the Shure Realistic R1000 series cartridges. The stylus is long out of production, and we will likely never see it again. The Shure 8X stylus had a bonded .0002 x .0007 elliptical tip. The LP Tunes versions have .0003 x .0007 elliptical tips. See below for the compatible styli. 

Stylus Alternatives
- Entry stylus: Shure Conical N70B Stylus - No Guard
- Better stylus: LP Tunes Elliptical N70EJ Stylus - No Guard
- Similair stylus: LP Tunes Elliptical Replacement for Shure 3X / 6X / 8X / NDC-ED (and Others) Stylus - With Guard
- Superior stylus: LP Tunes HyperElliptical Upgrade for Shure 3X / 6X / 8X (and Others) Stylus - With Guard
- Ultimate stylus: Jico SAS Upgrade for Shure 3X / 6X / 8X (and Others) Stylus
- Premier stylus: Jico neo SAS/S Upgrade for Shure NDC-EJ / NDC-ED / 3X / 6X / 8X (and Others) Stylus

SHURE 8X STYLUS / REALISTIC R8X NEEDLE STYLUS

Out of stock. Please see the 100% compatible LP Tunes Elliptical Replacement for Realistic Shure 8X / R8X Stylus ($55.53).

The Shure 8X stylus / Realistic R8X needle stylus features an integrated needle guard and an elliptical diamond for very good tracking and tracing of record grooves. It offers superb accuracy and musicality. The stylus comes in the original sealed packaging.

This product has been out of production for many years. See the Related Items section near the bottom of this page for recommended replacements. 

The Shure conical stylus is used as the equivalent replacement for the Shure 3X / Realistic R3X needle stylus.

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

The Shure conical stylus is used as the equivalent replacement for the Shure 8T needle stylus.

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

The original Shure N-111HE N111HE needle stylus for the Shure M111HE phono cartridge was discontinued several years ago and is no longer available. As an equivalent replacement, we offer a Shure special elliptical stylus that fits and plays marvelously with the Shure M111HE phono cartridge. The Shure N97xE needle stylus features an 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-22kHz
-Stylus type: 0.2 x 0.7 mil elliptical
-Tracking force range: 0.75-1.50g
-Color: Black/Blue

The original Shure NE-97HE NE97HE needle stylus for the Shure ME97HE phono cartridge was discontinued several years ago and is no longer available. As an equivalent replacement, we offer a Shure special elliptical stylus that fits and plays marvelously with the Shure ME97HE phono cartridge. The Shure N97xE needle stylus features an 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-22kHz
-Stylus type: 0.2 x 0.7 mil elliptical
-Tracking force range: 0.75-1.50g
-Color: Black/Blue

For a stylus replacement that offers superior fidelity refer to Related Products.

The Shure equivalent needle stylus for the Shure N111E needle stylus is used with the Shure JB Series White phono cartridge. The stylus features a special elliptical diamond for excellent tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in very high accuracy and excellent rendition of voice and music. The stylus comes with an integrated stylus guard and a dynamic stabilizer damper de-staticizer brush.

The Shure equivalent needle stylus for the Shure N111E needle stylus is used with the Shure JB30 phono cartridge. The stylus features a special elliptical diamond for excellent tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in very high accuracy and excellent rendition of voice and music. The stylus comes with an integrated stylus guard and a dynamic stabilizer damper de-staticizer brush.

The Shure equivalent stylus for the Shure N-105E N105E needle stylus is used with the Shure M105E cartridge. The stylus performs beautifully with its highly polished special elliptical diamond designed for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in finer detail and harmonically complete sound quality.

The Shure equivalent stylus for the Shure N-111E N111E needle stylus features a special elliptical diamond for excellent tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in very high accuracy and excellent rendition of voice and music. The stylus comes with an integrated stylus guard and a dynamic stabilizer damper de-staticizer brush.

Shure Stylus Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 4mV
- Channel balance: 2dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 25dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
- Stylus type: 0.2 x 0.7 mil elliptical
- Tracking force range: 0.75-1.50g
- Color: Black/Blue

The latest genuine Shure HI-TRACK needle stylus features a highly polished 0.2 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond. It offers superior tracing of record grooves and results in finer detail, clarity and harmonically complete sound quality.

The Shure N-16 N16 needle stylus features a hyperelliptical diamond for superior tracing of LP record grooves and excellent sound quality and harmonics. The Shure N-16 stylus can be used as an upgrade and higher sound quality replacement for the Shure N-11, N-12, N-13 and N-14 styli. The stylus is available while supplies last.

For an alternative stylus replacement, refer to the Related Products.

The Shure N-32E N32E needle stylus for the Shure M-31E M31E phono cartridge features a highly polished elliptical diamond for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in finer detail and harmonically complete sound quality.

The Shure N-32E N32E needle stylus for the Shure M-32E M32E phono cartridge features a highly polished elliptical diamond for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in finer detail and harmonically rich sound quality.

Shure N32E Stylus Specifications
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec.: 9.3mV
- Channel balance: 2.0 dB
- Channel separation @ 1kHz: 20 dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-17.5kHz
- Compliance: 10.0 x 10^-6
- Stylus type: 0.4 x 0.7 mil (.0004" x .0007") elliptical
- Tracking force range: 2.5-5.0g
- Stylus color grip: Brown

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

The Shure N-44C N44C needle stylus features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music.