Is this a legit AT 140ML stylus?

[shacky]

Hope this is OK to post. Not asking about value.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-ATN-140...rd_Player_Turntable_Parts&hash=item43b19f608d

The Pfanstiehl makes me think it's not really AT :scratch2:

 

[Stanton681EEES]

yep looks legit to me.

 

[skriefal]

Looks like an authentic AT 140LC stylus (not 140ML).

 

[lini]

shacky: No worries, several replacement needle brands offered both repacked originals and third party replacements.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[shacky]

Oops! I meant 140LC

Been looking at so many 440ML or MLa replacements I goofed.

I see it on regular stylus shops at close to same price. I've had the cart for couple of years and never seem to pull trigger on stylus (one I have was bent.

Believe it or not it was a roadside pickup on cheap Techniues TT on curb. I tried it with the bent stylus (crappy record) and both channels were working.

I hear the 140LC was a great cart.

 

[Bauhausler]

Yeah probably BUT...

I've bought repackaged genuine AT styli that were not what was labeled on the package. I got two identically packaged and labeled ATN13 styli. Both were labeled 'nude .2 X .7'. One was correct and one was a cheaper lower quality bonded pseudo-elliptical that was not the cartridge's original spec. Didn't match the label on the package. Only way to know was to inspect it under a microscope. So if you buy, check it out and be prepared to holler if it's not right.

Just this week I bought a bulk packed stylus for an AT brand that was supposed to be NOS replacement stock. That one was supposed to be a nude .2 X .7 elliptical. It turned out to be a bonded stone with a terrible pseudoelliptical cut. Not polished at all, and a terrible looking surface finish. A really low grade tip. I could only tell under a microscope. I wouldn't let that touch my records.

This is disappointing because I really like AT products and the 'upgrade path' of stylus swapping. But sometimes you're not getting what you pay for it seems.