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How to identify phono cartridge and stylus?

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WMAlbers

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Hello,
Has anybody a hint where to find a website (if not here) that helps in identifying phono cartridges and needles. I have an MM-type cartridge with no brand on it, only "made in Japan" and a number "020". The stylus has no brand and no markings whatsoever. It came with an almost in mint condition JVC QL-Y55F turntable and I changed it to an Fisher MT-5226. Sounds ok, but I think I I need to change the stylus for a new one....
 

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That looks like a cartridge from the Audiotechnica AT-70/71/72 family, with a generic replacement stylus. Replacement styli will be in the Phanstiehl 206 family.
 
SA-708 said:
That looks like a cartridge from the Audiotechnica AT-70/71/72 family, with a generic replacement stylus. Replacement styli will be in the Phanstiehl 206 family.
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Beat me to it.

A lot of companies used Audio Technica as a source for their house branded cartridges.
 
Dear Audio experts,
I have presently old Ortofon VMS20EOS mkII cartridge/needle and also for a source of new needle/stylus. Anybody have an idea where to get these?
 
WMAlbers said:
Dear Audio experts,
I have presently old Ortofon VMS20EOS mkII cartridge/needle and also for a source of new needle/stylus. Anybody have an idea where to get these?
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Google can be your friend.
Do a quick search and I'm sure plenty of options will pop up
 
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