Allthough the genuine Pickering 'DET' is obsolete, we have this quality aftermarket elliptical with brush. Alternatively, we have the type 605-DEM which is virtually the same. Or see 'related products' section below for additional compatible solutions.

• "DET" =Diamond .3 X .7 mil elliptical tip needle (some packages report .4 X .8 mil) for use at 16, 33 or 45 speeds. NOT for 78 rpm speed.
• 2 - 5 grams tracking pressure.
• T= needle for single play automatics that don't play more than one record at a time.
• Elliptical needles have more efficient contact with the surface of the record than a conical tip.
• Original needle color is usually: GREY (with brush)
• Replaces: PICKERING D-1500-ATE3 DATE3 DATE4 etc.
• Used In: V-15/ATE3 or any V-15 series Pickering cartridge.
• Equivalent to these other universal replacement #'s: N852-ED 966D 4025D A480D SP713D
• 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.
• ASTATIC NEEDLES N853
• EVG NEEDLES PM4025DE PM4027D
• FILDELITONE CARTRIDGES 253P-999 253P999 A482 A480
• PICKERING CARTRIDGES P/AT V15/AM-3 V15/AM3 V15/FG3 V15/ATE-3 V15/ATE3 V-15/ATE-3 2917590 73347C2 PICKERING NEEDLES D1507/AM3 DAM3 D1500/ATE3 DATE3 DATE4 ATE3 RECOTON 253E-675 253E675
• TRANSCRIBER NEEDLES PS502 PS501
• R.SHACK NEEDLES RS502
• R.SHACK NEEDLES RS501