Shure RS 9E?

[viennadad]

I just picked up a Pioneer PL-35A and the owner threw in a Realistic cart that is identified as a Shure RS 9E.
Is it worth replacing the stylus? The thought is to keep it around as a backup.

 

[wualta]

The RS9E stylus originally came on a Radio Shack version of Shure's M95 (specifically, the R9000E-LWS integrated headshell+cartridge), so whatever cartridge it's in now can use any stylus meant for the M95 and a few more besides. The M95ED and M95HE are favorites here on AK, and though the cartridge and styli are no longer in production by Shure, there are plenty of good aftermarket styli to pick from.

 

[viennadad]

That basically answers my question. For now I'll put it away in a drawer and start to investigate styli for it. It was a freebie so budget isn't too critical and I'm in no rush.
Thanks for the info!