Best stylus replacement for AT125LC Cartridge

[Bound2Glory]

Hey guys,
I've read some posts about stylus replacements for the Audio-Technica AT125LC cartridge, but when I look for them online they're all discontinued and sold out. Wondering what the best current stylus replacement would be for this cartridge? I acquired the cartridge on an old turntable I had and never got to use. Time for a new cartridge on my main table, and I'd like to try this Audio-Technica cartridge that I've heard good things about. But I really would like to get the best stylus I can for this cartridge.

Any help would be much appreciated...
Thanks in advance

Joe

 

[Tiver]

Is the stylus/cantilever damaged? Do you just suspect it is worn out or are you certain?

The reason I ask is that I have acquired multiple cartridges with tables. Probably 6 out of 12 were good. 3 out of those were close to new. I have the aid of a microscope or I would never know. Even with the microscope it takes some effort to see the wear as it's not set up specifically for this purpose.

 

[Bound2Glory]

It seems that the cateliever has become rigid - which I've heard is relatively common in these older at cartridges...

 

[ripblade]

Found one vendor on eBay that has a bunch of NOS needles. Don't know if it's legit but the photo looks promising.

I would think the new VMN 540ML needle should fit. Since it isn't a bonded stylus it would be an upgrade as well.

 

[olddude55]

Any one of the styli from the VM series should fit. Choices are conical, elliptical, Shibata, microline, and there's a special line contact from the VM 760SLC will fit, too.

 

[ripblade]

Any one of the styli from the VM series should fit.

I was going to say that, but the VM95 series won't fit.

 

[olddude55]

I was going to say that, but the VM95 series won't fit.

I should have clarified--has to be from the VM 500- or 700-series carts. The AT150 styli will fit, too.
Forgot the 95 was also now a VM.

 

[ripblade]

Forgot the 95 was also now a VM.

Easy to do. They probably should've used a different nomenclature to avoid confusion.

 

[Electone]

ATN120E - stylus shape would be a downgrade (LC-->elliptical), but stylus mount would be an upgrade (bonded-->nude).