Be careful! there is much confusion and erroneous info on the webs regarding this body style and what part numbers to which it applies! Incorrectly known as the "201 -DEM" in other circles, we have renamed/reclassified this needle the "201B-DEM" because it is NOT interchangeable (as originally implied) with universal aftermarket numbers "201 -DEX" and "201 -DQX". On top of all the confusion, the original and aftermarket productions are all out of production. Because this needle is no longer made, our senior tech has hand-crafted the unique substitution you'll need for your below listed cartridge. We strive to keep old body styles alive for several reasons. The main two reasons are that your old cartridge is still as good as new. Modern cartridges have advanced only slightly and said advances are only appreciated by a very small group of audiophiles. If you don't fall in that group, then replacing the needle is often easier and a better value is had by re-using your cartridge. Each Stylus assembly is hand finished in USA from global and USA-made components under magnification, then individually tested and tuned to ensure great playback. So upgrading to this stylus breaths new life into your still good cartridge and averts all the alignment, mounting, compatibility, and wiring issues that usually arise in a typical cartridge replacement.
