Elliptical needles have more efficient contact with the surface of the record than a conical tip. Used in many turntable brands Original needle color reference= Blue
Most accurate needle replacement for the following cartridges: ADC 220 550E 990E
can also be used in the following cartridges: ADC 10E 10E Mark II
Can also replace the following ADC needles: R-5E R-20
or See the 102-DE needle for these cartridges. Both the 102-DE and 103-DE needles are interchangeable!