P-51
Replacement
Cartridge
This cartridge is designed to replace the now out of
production Astatic #51 ceramic cartridge, which was a perennial favorite for converting 78
era
Wurlitzer's
These are typically found on models from the 1930's and
40's, with "Bear-Paw" or "Lollypop" tone arms and
used to make them more lightweight-record friendly machines
This cartridge is available in multiple versions depending on what
type records your machine is playing: original 78's, original and
reproduction 78's or 45's
Max recommended tracking pressure: 8 Grams
for 78's and 6 grams for 45 play
Changing to this cartridge from the original #51 will require some
soldering and may also require some fitment/modifications
Cartridge sold complete as shown with needle pre-installed and 2
solder lugs
45 and Repro 78 play
with Sapphire Tip For
use with stereo or mono 45 RPM records or new 78's only (Sold with a
Sapphire .7 mil stereo
compliant needle) $19.99
45 and Repro 78 play
with Diamond Tip For
use with stereo or mono 45 RPM records or new 78's only (Sold with a
Diamond .7 mil stereo
compliant needle) $29.99
2 mil: Best machines that Play 45's
and 78's or new and old 78's intermixed For use with
original and reproduction 78 RPM records (Sold with a 2 mil sapphire needle
installed)
$19.99
3 Mil: Best for machines playing
vintage 78s For use with
original 78 RPM records (preloaded with 3 mil needle) $22.99
#P51 78 RPM Replacement Needles
Sapphire
2 mil tip $10
Sapphire 3 mil tip $12.99
P51 45 RPM Replacement Needles
Diamond .7 mil tip $14.95 (Best overall pick for 45/33 records)
Sapphire .7 mil tip $10 (Good for stereo & mono 45's, but
shorter life then diamond tip)
Sapphire 1 mil tip $10 (Better for mono 45's, but will play stereo)
