This elliptical bonded stylus makes it easy to upgrade the sound quality of any turntable equipped with an ATN3600L or ATN3600LC conical stylus, such as the turntables in our popular AT-LP60X series. Modeled after the venerable ATN3600L, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, the ATN3600LE features a 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical stylus for enhanced sound quality while remaining reliable and easy to use. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.
Q: Does the stylus work with all Audio-Technica turntables?
A: This stylus is compatible with Audio-Technica models AT-LP60X series, AT-LP60 series, AT-LP2D series, AT-PL300 series, AT-SB727, AT-SB2022, AT-LPGO-BT, and AT-PL50.
Q: Can the stylus be used with other brands of turntables?
A: This stylus is compatible with Audio Technica turntables, including the AT-LP60X, AT-LP60, AT-LP2D, AT-PL300, AT-SB727, AT-SB2022, AT-LPGO-BT, and AT-PL50 models.
Q: What turntables are compatible with this replacement stylus?
A: This replacement stylus is compatible with the AT-LP60X series, AT-LP60 series, AT-LP2D series, AT-PL300 series, AT-SB727, AT-SB2022, AT-LPGO-BT, and AT-PL50 turntables.
Q: What is the purpose of the 0.6 mil conical stylus?
A: The 0.6 mil conical stylus helps to ensure proper contact with the record groove, even when the cartridge is not perfectly level.
Q: What is the warranty period for this replacement stylus?
A: The manufacturer's warranty for parts on this replacement stylus is 2 years.
Q: What is the warranty on the stylus?
A: The manufacturer's warranty for both parts and labor on the Audio Technica ATN3600LC Replacement Stylus is 2 years.
A: The LAB XIIS cartridge featured a (ATN12S) Shibata type stylus bonded to a tapered aluminum cantilever, both the cartridge and stylus have been discontinued for quite some time, we have no original replacement styli remaining here and no current replacement styli that is compatible with the LAB XII-S cartridge body. It appears that at least one of our dealers, LP Gear, has some NOS ATN12S styli remaining in their inventory. The current equivalent cartridge complete with stylus is the AT-VM750XSH, the VM540ML cartridge is similar. Audio-Technica ATN12S Stylus - fits LAB XII-S cartridge https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATSLABXIIS.html AT-VM750xSH Dual MM Cartridge - with Shibata stylus https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-vm750xSH
Q: Will this work on a Rotel Turntable?
A: Please contact our technical support department at [email protected] and provide them with the model of your Rotel turntable for further assistance.
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This elliptical bonded stylus makes it easy to upgrade the sound quality of any turntable equipped with an ATN3600L or ATN3600LC conical stylus, such as the turntables in our popular AT-LP60X series. Modeled after the venerable ATN3600L, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, the ATN3600LE features a 0.3 x 0.7 elliptical stylus for enhanced sound quality while remaining reliable and easy to use. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.

This update of the venerable ATN3600L conical bonded stylus, which has sold by the millions and been trusted by countless music lovers for more than 50 years, features a new modern design while retaining the ease-of-use, reliability, and sound quality that have made it the replacement stylus for so many turntables. The 0.6 mil conical stylus ensures proper contact with the record groove even when the cartridge is not quite level. Audio-Technica has been perfecting the art of transducer technology since our first handcrafted phono cartridge in 1962.

Replace worn parts to get crystal clear sound with this Audio-Technica elliptical replacement stylus. The elliptical diamond design follows record grooves precisely to reduce distortion and improve response from the VM95 series. This Audio-Technica elliptical replacement stylus can be used to replace worn styluses and keep dual moving motor cartridges running flawlessly.

The Audio-Technica AT-VMx series enhances its premium dual moving magnet cartridges with greater warmth detail and realism. Featuring dual magnets aligned to the stereo groove it delivers excellent channel separation and frequency response. Upgrades like PCUHD® copper wire and reduced coil turns improve clarity and transient response. The paratoroidal coil design and center shield plate reduce crosstalk for a cleaner stereo image. Practical features include easy-mount threaded inserts and a V-cut stylus guard for precise placement making the VMx series a refined user-friendly choice for high-quality vinyl playback.As its name indicates the AT-VM610xMONO is designed for playing mono records. The dual magnets in this cartridge are internally connected to reduce record noise and obtain a highly focused “center” sound image that stereo cartridges can’t provide.FeaturesAT-VMx Dual Moving Magnet CartridgeConical Bonded Stylus (0.6 mil)Paratoroidal Coils Improve Transient ResponseCenter Shield Plate Reduces CrosstalkDurable Low-Resonance Polymer HousingAluminum CantileverCompatible with Any Turntable Headshell That Accepts 1/2” CartridgesPCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability)Like all VMx cartridges the AT-VM610xMONO features PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) resulting in richer more nuanced audio reproduction. The number of coil turns has also been slightly reduced to improve transient response allowing the cartridge to react more quickly to signal changes for stunningly clean music with lifelike immediacy. The 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus of the AT-VM610xMONO tracks the center of the record groove for reliable performance and excellent fidelity.Easy to Install & UseEach VMx cartridge body has threaded inserts enabling it to be mounted to a headshell with just two screws
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