LP Tunes FAQ

How do I know what stylus/needle to buy?

  • Identify the make and model of your turntable. Ex. Audio Technica AT-PL120
  • Identify the make and model of your cartridge and/or stylus. Ex. Audio Technica ATP-2X
    • If the cartridge and/or stylus on your turntable have no brand or model number, please email us a photo of it and the make and model of your turntable.
    • If there is no cartridge and/or stylus on your turntable, please send us the make and model of your turntable and we will assist you with finding the correct cartridge and stylus.
    • If you are referencing the turntable’s owner’s manual for your cartridge make and model, be sure to check what is currently fitted to your turntable. If the cartridge that is currently fitted to your turntable does not match what is listed in the manual, you will end up with the wrong stylus. Please contact us for assistance in finding the correct stylus.
  • Search LP Tunes for the turntable or cartridge make and model number. You will find results for a compatible stylus replacement.
    • Inspect and compare your stylus to the image of the stylus on LP Tunes. Generally, the appearance should match besides the variation in color if there is one.

Stylus Care

  • Don't touch the tip!
  • To prevent distortion, muffled sound, noise and excessive stylus wear, make it a practice to clean each record before playing it.
  • Foreign matter or dust can also collect on the stylus itself. It should be checked before playing each record.
  • Be careful not to strike the stylus tip with any object, touch it with bare hands, or damage it in any other way.
  • Please refrain from using excessive force or touching the cantilever unless absolutely necessary (i.e. for the purpose of cleaning).
  • Greater force than the tracking force prescribed may damage the stylus tip or the record groove, or distort sound reproduction.

When will my order ship? How do I track my order?

All orders take on average 1-2 business days to process before being shipped. Please log into your account to check order status and tracking.

How much is my shipping?

Shipping is automatically calculated prior to submitting your payment information.  Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the Checkout page where you will be offered Shipping Method choices and their prices.

How do I return my product?

Please refer to the returns policy for detailed instructions.

Please contact us here or send us an email at info@lptunes.com for any additional questions.

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Replacement for Stanton D-51 D51 stylus
Deborah Munoz-Parra (Portage, US)
Works good

D51 type stylus works fine

Looks & Sounds like the Original

Arrived well packed although I was concerned that it didn’t have the little cover over the needle that a new stylus often has. But once installed it sounded good!

Thorens Replacement Belt

Belt is more robust than old belt. Highly recommended.

Giant Killer

If you have an OM body, base or Super, you owe it to yourself to get this stylus. It plays WAY above its price range! I am still breaking it in, but wow! On new vinyl it is dead quiet. No pops, background noise or hisses. Plays music from top to bottom without me missing any midrange.
I have 3 different versions of these, shure n75ed2, at 3600l, now this ortofon version which could become my favorite. Buy these and get a good phono stage ( I am using an old nad 7140) and stop worrying about expensive cartridges! An absolute jem!

Parts Ordered

GREAT.Perfect fit. Stereo Has cheapness, but your products are great.
Wish I'd found yaw.years ago for parts.
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Replacement for Shure RS6E stylus
William Welgoss (Baltimore, US)
Great business

Nice equivalent replacement for my cartridge at a good price. I will use again in the future.

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NUMARK TT-1600 Turntable Replacement Belt
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NUMARK TT-1600 Turntable Replacement Belt