Discontinued Model | Original Stylus Shape | Recommended Replacement | Alternative Replacement / Note |
AT100E | Elliptical | VMN20EB | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT101EP | Elliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP(Makes cartridge conical) |
AT101P | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT103 | Elliptical | VMN20EB | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT120E | Elliptical | VMN20EB | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT120E-II | Elliptical | VMN20EB | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT120E/T | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT120Ea | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT120Eb | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT120ET | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT125LC | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT130E | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT130E | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT130Ea | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT140E | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT140Ea | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT140LC | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT140ML | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT150ANV | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT150E | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT150Ea | Elliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT150MLX | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT150Sa | Shibata | VMN50SH | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT150Ti | Eliptical | VMN30EN | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT155LC | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT160ML | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT2000XE | Elliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP(Makes cartridge conical) |
AT2001 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT2002 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT2003 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT2004 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT2005 | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT250 | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT300P | Conical | ATN85EP | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT300P | Conical | ATN81CP | No alternative options |
AT311P | Elliptical | ATN85EP | No alternative options |
AT3400 | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3400C | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3401 | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3410 | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3450 | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3450C | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3450L | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3451 | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3451E | Eliptical | ATN95E | Choose ATN95Ex as upgrade |
AT3452E | Eliptical | ATN95E | Choose ATN95Ex as upgrade |
AT3472BE | Eliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP (Makes cartridge conical) |
AT3472C | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT3472EP | Eliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP (Makes cartridge conical) |
AT3472P | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT3472PBK | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT3472EPBK | Elliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP (Makes cartridge conical) |
AT3474SE | Elliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP (Makes cartridge conical) |
AT3482P | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT3492EP | Eliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP (Makes cartridge conical) |
AT3492P | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT3600 | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3600C | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3600L | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3601 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT3626 | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3650 | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3650C | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3650L | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT3651 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT3651E | Elliptical | ATN91 | Makes cartridge conical |
AT3652 | Conical | ATN91 | Choose ATN91R for aluminium cantilever |
AT3712 | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT3472PBK | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT3482P | Conical | ATN81CP | No alternative options |
AT3482P | Conical | ATN85EP | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT430E | Elliptical | VMN20EB | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT440LC | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT440ML | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT440ML/OCC | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT440MLa | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT440MLB | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT440MLb | Microlinear | VMN40ML | Any VMN model can be selected |
AT5000SE | Elliptical | ATN85EP | ATN81CP (Makes cartridge conical) |
AT80 | Conical | ATN81CP | ATN85EP (Makes cartridge elliptical) |
AT90 | Conical | ATN3600L | Choose ATN91 for 2g Tracking Force |
AT91E | Elliptical | ATN91 | Makes cartridge conical |
AT91 | Conical | ATN91 | Original stylus still in production |
AT91R | Conical | ATN91R | Original stylus still in production |
AT93 | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT95C | Conical | ATN95E | Makes cartridge elliptical |
AT95E | Elliptical | ATN95E | Original stylus still in production |
AT95EX | Elliptical | ATN95Ex | Original stylus still in production |
ATP2 | Elliptical | ATP-N2 | Original stylus still in production |
ATP1 | Conical | ATP-N2 | Makes cartridge elliptical |
ATP2XN | Elliptical | ATP-N2 | Original stylus still in production |
ATX1 | Elliptical | ATP-N2 | No alternative options |
ATX11 | Elliptical | ATP-N2 | No alternative options |
ATX3E | Elliptical | ATP-N2 | No alternative options |
ATX5E | Elliptical | ATP-N2 | No alternative options |
If your Moving Magnet cartridge model is not listed then unfortunately we have not successfully matched a suitable alternative from our current range. Our best recommendation in this instance would be to replace the full cartridge with a newer model. Our new range of VM cartridges have been designed with longevity in mind, to try to ensure that cartridge generator bodies are not made redundant in the circumstance that your exact replacement stylus model is eventually discontinued and no longer available on the market. As demonstrated by the list above, a wide-range of new styli are compatible with your original generators, and this is a priority for Audio-Technica.
If you have a Moving Coil cartridge, your stylus is not field-replaceable (except for the original AT-30E and AT-35E cartridges, of course). In this case, please see our article on Moving Coil Cartridge Repairs