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Which Stylus can I use to replace my discontinued model?

 

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