Tonar N55E / N55EM / N44E Elliptical Stylus for Shure M55E / M44E and Dual DN305 – Japan Version

Elliptical Diamond Stylus - High-Quality Replacement Stylus (Made in Japan / Brand: Analogis)

Model: SHURE N55E Type – Ref. TONAR 274-DE (Japanese HQ Version)

Cartridge Compatibility:

• For SHURE M55E, M55EM, M44E, M44EM phono cartridges
• Also compatible with all SHURE M44 cartridges (e.g. M44/7, etc.), providing a quality upgrade thanks to the elliptical profile
• Also suitable for SHURE M98A cartridges

Replaces the following stylus models:

• N55E, N55, N55EM
• N44, N44E, N44EM
• DN305 DUAL (with upgrade to elliptical version)

This reference IS the genuine elliptical version, offering superior playback quality. Replaces the old Zafira ref. 6638.

Technical Information:
N44 and N55 type styli are interchangeable and can be mounted on SHURE M44 (various variants) and M55(E) cartridges. However, there are key differences between an N44E and an N55E:
- The original N44E features an elliptical tip with radii of 10 x 18 µ (.0004" x .0007") and a recommended tracking force of 1.75 to 4 g.
- The original N55E features a finer elliptical tip of 5 x 18 µ (.0002 x .0007") and a recommended tracking force between 0.75 and 2 g.
Visually, an N44E can be identified by its brown plastic body, while an N55E features a creamy yellow plastic body. High-quality aftermarket styli generally respect these original specifications. Depending on your cartridge and usage, you should choose either the N44E (more versatile: Hi-Fi, radio, DJ/disco) or the N55E (intended purely for Hi-Fi listening).

WARNING: Some aftermarket copies misleadingly claim to be "elliptical" when they are actually standard conical with a spherical tip shape.