The 609-DE-wide stock number is an aftermarket replacement for Pickering DTL-1E (aka 1DTL) etc (see below). The 1E came in two interchangeable body styles which we call 'flat' & 'wide'. Pictured above is the 1E wide version which cannot accept a brush attachment. The 1E,2E,3S,4S are all interchangable among the respective cartridges. The difference is in the quality of the tip. The 1E is currently only available in an aftermarket version. See related products for a genuine Pickering compatible solution.• "DE" =Diamond .4 X .7 Elliptical tip needle for use at 16, 33 or 45 speeds. NOT for 78 rpm speed.
• .75 - 1.5 grams tracking pressure.
• Elliptical needles have more efficient contact with the surface of the record than a conical tip.
• Original needle color is usually: WHITE
• Replaces: PICKERING DTL-1
• Used In: TL-1
• Equivalent to these other universal replacement #'s: Found in numerous models.
• NOTE: Because this needle is designed for use specifically with Pickering cartridges, it can be found in numerous brands of turntables. In some cases the cartridges for this needle may be original equipment supplied with a new turntable, but was more likely selected at time of sale to complete a turntable sold without a cartridge or later as an upgrade to the original cartridge supplied by the turntable manufacturer. This needle should be matched primarily to the cartridge type not necessarily the turntable.
• Wide body version of 609 series needle.
• PICKERING CARTRIDGES PC-25 PC25 TL-1 TL1 TL-1E TL1E TL-44 TL44 TL-50 TL50 TLV-625-E TLV625E XL-28U XL28U XP-10 XP10
• PICKERING NEEDLES DTL-1 DTL1 DTL-1E DTL1E