On 17/02/2015 09:57, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In article ,
Sumatriptan wrote:

aside A few minutes ago I watched an unused, genuine Shure N55E stylus
in original packaging auction for £52.66 on Ebay. Phew!

Getting a 'new' stylus for ancient cartridges can be a bit like being in a
shooting gallery blindfolded. Genuine 'new old stock' risks having
deteriorated. New 'third party' replacements may fit physically, but not be
like the originals in performance. Alas, much as I love my old Shure V15
I'm hesitant about modern replacement styli. So take care.

If you find the existing stylus or replacements aren't satisfactory, then
an alternative is someone like the 'Expert Stylus Company' who will
refurbish an old stylus.

You may be better off with the M55 than some other models, though as I
think that sort of level of Shure remained popular with 'DJs'. And probably
sold in bigger numbers than V15s.

Jim


Yup, prices of genuine 'New Old Stock' versus 'will fit M55E' items at
£12 a pop says something. I don't know what stylus is fitted to this one.