LP Gear ATN-3600DLXVL ATN3600DLXVL Stylus

The ATN3600DLXVL does has a warmer, more vibrant sound than the ATN3600L. If you’re in the market for an ATN 3600L stylus, do yourself a favor and get the DLXVL version.

When I got this I thought I had overspent and had just paid 150 bucks for the 70 dollar model with a stylus guard. I was hoping for the best, expecting mehh, and got the closest to sonic nirvana I've yet to experience! I am simply a music lover, I haven't the experience or the budget to be an audiophile , but wow this little cartridge can sing! I have the carbon fidelity, the nss divine, this is noticeably better even to my untrained ears. If you are using the at3600 cartridge, strongly consider this stylus before you change to a different cartridge. It really is that good!

(Setup: Rega P1 with KEF Q150's)
While I don't think the Rega Carbon had a bad stylus by any means, putting this one on was a game changer. Testing it on a recently purchased new LP, it felt like a filter had been removed from the music. Whereas the Rega Carbon had a warm and fun sound signature, the LP Gear stylus focuses on accuracy, which made the music sound more clear, articulate and vivid. It's really surprising what a singular focus on accuracy can do to bring music to life. The most significant difference was heard when I tested it on an original 1977 Fleetwood Mac Rumors pressing. With the Rega Carbon, it sounded relatively flat compared to the LP Gear stylus. The LP Gear stylus did much better at instrument/note separation and capturing more nuances in the music, making the album sound like a modern day pressing. I felt surrounded by the music and fully immersed. I've also tried an Ortofon 2M on another turn table and whereas that's focused on clarity almost to the extent where it can sound cold, the LP Gear Vivid Line stylus achieves the same level of clarity while still sounding inviting. I was also surprised to hear how it treated bass, very much present but in a rounded and softer way, like a pleasant rumble. I didn't want to mess with changing the cartridge itself so this was the perfect and best way to upgrade the sound on my system without the hassle.

LP Tunes was great in shipping it out right away and also gave me a complementary upgrade to a version with a stylus guard. Handy and very much appreciated! I'm a very happy customer, thank you LP Tunes.

Upgraded from the original to this and the sound is incredible even in the Retrolife turntable I got it for.
Check the UPDATE in my review of the turntable in Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1ITCNNNV64WF3

Elevates my Music Hall Melody cartridge. Tracks very well, passing the Shure ERA III test record. Sound is more detailed with tight bass and sweet highs.