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Ortofon Stylus 20
Original price was: £165.£147Current price is: £147. -
Ortofon 2M Bronze Stylus
Original price was: £259.£219Current price is: £219.
More about stylus replacements.
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Replacement styli are the small but vital tips fitted to many moving magnet and moving iron phono cartridges. They sit in the record groove, trace the information pressed into the vinyl and pass that movement through the cartridge, so a worn or damaged stylus can have a clear effect on sound quality, tracking and record wear. If your turntable has started to sound dull, distorted or uneven, a new stylus can often bring it back to proper performance without replacing the full cartridge.
Choosing the right turntable stylus depends on the cartridge fitted to your tonearm, as styli are usually designed for specific cartridge models or ranges. Some are simple like-for-like replacements, while others offer an upgrade path with a finer stylus profile, improved tracking ability or better detail retrieval. Common options include conical, elliptical, nude elliptical, microline and Shibata styli, each with its own balance of cost, record contact and performance.
A good replacement stylus should track cleanly, sit correctly in the groove and suit the rest of your vinyl playback system. It is also important to match the stylus to the cartridge body, rather than choosing by appearance alone, as many can look similar but have different fittings or specifications. If you are unsure which stylus you need, check the cartridge model printed on the body or refer to your turntable’s original documentation.
Premium Sound stocks a carefully selected range of replacement styli for turntables and phono cartridges, including options for popular hi-fi and audiophile cartridge models. Whether you need a straightforward stylus replacement, a spare for regular vinyl listening or a cartridge stylus upgrade, this category is designed to help keep your records playing safely and sounding as they should.
