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Jico N44-3 Replacement Shure Stylus - 78 RPM

High-Quality Replacement Stylus for 78 RPM Records The JICO Replacement Shure N44-3 Stylus is meticulously crafted for optimal playback of 78 RPM records. This stylus features a 3.0 mil diamond tip and a lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever, ensuring accurate tracking and excellent sound reprodu...

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Overview

High-Quality Replacement Stylus for 78 RPM Records

The JICO Replacement Shure N44-3 Stylus is meticulously crafted for optimal playback of 78 RPM records. This stylus features a 3.0 mil diamond tip and a lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever, ensuring accurate tracking and excellent sound reproduction. Made in Japan, each JICO stylus undergoes rigorous quality inspection and sound testing to guarantee superior performance.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Jico
  • Model: N44-3
  • Tip: 3.0 mil Diamond
  • Cantilever: Lightweight Aluminum Alloy
  • Tracking Force: 3.0 - 5.0 g
  • Compatibility: Shure N-44-3
  • Origin: Made in Japan

Key Features

Shure N-44-3 stylus made by JICO

3.0 mil diamond specifically for 78 RPM records

Made in Japan, genuine JICO stylus with each stylus quality inspected & sound tested

Lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever

3.0 - 5.0 g tracking force

Specifications

Stylus Material
Diamond
Stylus Tip Size
3.0 mil
Record Compatibility
78 RPM
Cantilever Material
Lightweight aluminum alloy
Tracking Force
3.0 - 5.0 g
Country of Origin
Japan

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This JICO stylus features a 3.0 mil diamond tip specifically engineered for optimal playback of 78 RPM records.
  • The lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever is designed to enhance tracking accuracy and reduce record wear during playback.
  • Each stylus is individually quality inspected and sound tested, ensuring consistent performance for audio professionals.
  • With a recommended tracking force range of 3.0 - 5.0 grams, this stylus offers flexibility for various tonearm setups.
  • Being a genuine JICO stylus made in Japan, it provides confidence in its craftsmanship and audio integrity.

👎 Cons

  • The 3.0 mil diamond tip is exclusively for 78 RPM records, limiting its use with standard vinyl LPs or singles.
  • The specified tracking force of 3.0 - 5.0 grams is quite high, which may not be suitable for all tonearms or cartridges.
  • This stylus is a replacement for a specific Shure N-44-3 model, so it won't be compatible with other cartridge types.
  • The lightweight aluminum alloy cantilever, while beneficial for tracking, might not offer the same rigidity as heavier alternatives.
  • As a specialized 78 RPM stylus, its application is niche, catering only to specific archival or vintage playback needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the JICO N44-3 stylus features a 3.0 mil diamond tip specifically designed for the wider grooves of 78 RPM records, making it unsuitable for standard LPs.
The JICO N44-3 replacement stylus is designed to operate effectively within a tracking force range of 3.0 to 5.0 grams for optimal performance with 78 RPM records.
This JICO N44-3 replacement stylus is manufactured in Japan, with each unit undergoing quality inspection and sound testing to ensure performance standards.
This stylus is specifically a replacement for the Shure N-44-3 stylus, so it is designed for compatibility with M44 cartridges that originally used that particular stylus model.
No, this product is the replacement stylus itself and does not include a headshell or a complete cartridge system; it is intended to be installed into an existing compatible cartridge.

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