Audio Technica T-60XE

[huck1978]

Audio Technica T-60XE Stylus Search

I have an audio technica cartridge that is badged T-60XE. I need a replacement stylus but I can't find any information on it. Please let me know if you are familiar with this cart.

 

[1tumbleweed]

Can you post a picture? Top and bottom?

 

[huck1978]

Here are the pictures. I should know now not to ask without pictures.

Thanks for your help.

 

[1tumbleweed]

I can't be 100% sure, but from the pictures your cartridge appears to be a rebadged AT71E. There are several different styli that will fit the 70/71/72 series, including at least one that's a line contact (and lots of ellipticals).

EDIT: I corrected my list. There is no 73, and I forgot the 70. Everything else holds true.

 

[huck1978]

Thanks for the insight. I think you're bang on. Why would they re-badge it instead of just keeping the AT71E badge? The reps at AT weren't familiar with the T-60EX badge either.

 

[1tumbleweed]

Audio Technica was notorious for putting a variety of model numbers on their cartridges. The industry as a whole was guilty of this, but I think AT took it to new heights. Why? Who knows. But it sure does make it difficult down the line.

Sometimes the lineage is easily traceable, such as my 411E which is simply an AT11, but in other cases such as yours it's more difficult. Just makes for more detective work.