N44E Elliptical Diamond Stylus for Shure M44E / M44EM / M55E / N55E / N55EM and Dual DN305

Elliptical Diamond Stylus - High-quality replacement needle for SHURE cartridges.

This premium replacement stylus upgrades your playback quality thanks to its precise elliptical diamond cut.

Compatibility:

• SHURE Cartridges: M44E, M44EM, M55E, M55EM, M98A (upgrade).
• Extended Compatibility: Fits all SHURE M44 (e.g., M44-7) and M55 series cartridges, upgrading their performance with an elliptical tip.
• Replacement Needle References: N44, N44E, N44EM, N55, N55E, N55EM, DN305 DUAL (upgrade to elliptical version).
• Zafira Equivalent: 6638.

Product Highlights:

• True Elliptical Tip: Provides superior accuracy, tracking, and sound reproduction compared to standard spherical/conical tips.
• High-Quality Manufacturing: Made in Japan, distributed by Analogis GMBH.

Technical Information:
N44 and N55 type styli are physically compatible and can be mounted on SHURE M44 (various variants) and M55(E) cartridges. However, there are significant differences between an original N44E and an N55E:
- The original N44E features an elliptical tip with 10 x 18 µ (.0004" x .0007") radii and a tracking force range of 1.75 to 4 g (identifiable by its brown plastic body). It is highly versatile (Hi-Fi, radio, disco).
- The original N55E features a finer elliptical tip with 5 x 18 µ (.0002" x .0007") radii and a recommended tracking force of 0.75 to 2 g (identifiable by its creamy yellow plastic body). It is strictly designed for critical Hi-Fi listening.
High-quality aftermarket replacement styli generally respect these technical differences to match your cartridge and application perfectly.

WARNING: Some cheap generic copies wrongly claim to be "elliptical" when they are actually standard conical/spherical tips. This product is a genuine high-quality elliptical stylus.