N55E Improved Nude JICO replacement Shure N55E IMPROVED stylus

This JICO nude elliptical stylus is super good. I replaced the stylus on my Shure M44-7 which is more of a DJ cartridge and I didn't care much for a conical/spherical one that was on it. Everyone I talked to about a change recommended the N55 for it. It was a little pricey, and usually I'll buy a new cartridge instead of chance something I'm not familiar with, but I bit the bullet and ordered the N55 from the recommendations. To my surprise, it's one of the better sounding carts I have and that's saying a lot as I use Grado and Ortofon both in MM, and a Denon MC cart. Even not broken in, I was really impressed with it. So much so, I may resurrect my on M99E that's on one of my Dual's with a Jico nude stylus. This JICO stylus I bought is on my vintage Pioneer PL 518.

Just got my Jico N55 E improved nude stylus for my Shure M44 series cartridge, installed in a 1962 Empire 398 "Troubadour" turntable. I have many styli for this cartridge, both conicals and ellipticals, all aftermarket. Some are better than others but NONE OF THEM SOUND EVEN CLOSE to this one! I had one of Jico's original N55E bonded styli that finally wore out so I ordered this one. Again. WOW! The clarity, definition and punch are unbelievable. Best I've ever heard a Shure M44 sound. BRAVO, Jico!!

The stylus tracks very well and has an excellent sound, far superior to other stylus from other brands that I have tested before, I really like it and will buy another one in the future.