The ATN95SP LP Tunes 78 RPM stylus features a 3.0 mil polished diamond tip 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 compelling and high-quality replacement styli.
A very common misconception is that you can use a 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 records 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.
LP TUNES ATN95SP Stylus Details
- Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 3.5mV
- Tracking force: 1.5 - 2.5 g (2.5 recommended)
- Cantilever: Special Aluminum alloy
- Stylus: Highly polished special conical 3.0 mil diamond
Buyer Beware: There are sellers who claim their 33 & 45 RPM stylus also works properly with 78 RPM records. They are incorrect—just want to make a quick buck at your expense and risk of damaging your 78RPM records.