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

Currently Out Of Stock

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

Zenith Cobra

The Zenith Cobra cartridge is found in some 1015 / 1080's with Cobra update/conversion kits, all 1080A through 2200 models and the 2300 through 2600 series with Mono/HiFi sound systems. 

These are the latest design and are brand new factory fresh cartridges.

To replace the needle means replacing the entire cartridge as shown. It's a simple pull-out / push-in fit.

Available in three variations: 

3 mil best choice for playing original 78's only

Select the 3 mil Cobra for 1080 models with a Cobra tone arm and all 1100-1650's playing only original 78's

Replaces the original Red 97-3

Model TN4 / P132

A good budget priced option for replacing Sonotone 8T & 9T models found in stereo 2300S-2610 models.

Nice improvement over the Sonotone 65T and Astatic #215 and #133 found in 3300-3800, 7500 or 1050 models. 

(Note: Fitment my require some slight modifications)

Choice this version for 45/33 play

Comes complete with solder lugs and .7 mil stereo compatible diamond tip needle on both sides of the flip type needle

$34.99

Choice this version for 45/33 & 78 play

Comes complete with solder lugs.

Flip type needle has one side for 45/33 play with .7 mil stereo compatible diamond tip needle

and the other side with 3 mil needle for playing original 78's

Out of Stock

Optional 45/78, diamond .7 mil / sapphire 3 mil needle for P132  $12.99

Sonotone 8T

Beautiful re-issue of the Sonotone 8T cartridge

The Sonotone 8T was original equipment for all variations of the Wurlitzer 2300S-2610 Stereo Models.

A very high quality cartridge offering top sound reproduction.

(Note, this version has 4 lugs Vs the original which had 3. You will need to tie the two ground logs together, otherwise it's an exact fit)

This is an exact replacement, comes as shown with mounting bracket and needle. $119.99

Exact replacement for both black and gold type needles

1 side is .7 mil Diamond Tip for 45/33 play the other 3 mil for 78's

 $14.99

Sonotone 9T Re-Issue

The Sonotone 9T was used in all variations of the Wurlitzer 2700-3200 series.

The 9T cartridge has been discontinued and replaced by the 16T below

Stereo Compliant .7 mil tip

$19.99

Sonotone 16T

Use it to replace Sonotone 8T, 9T and 52T cartridges found in stereo versions of Wurlitzer models 2300S-3300.

It can also be used to replace the Astatic #215 and #133 found in 3400-3800, 7500 or 1050 models. 

(Note: Fitment my require some slight wiring modifications)

Comes complete as shown with mounting bracket $119.99 

 Replacement Needle for Sonotone 16T cartridge

Stereo Compliant .7 mil Diamond tip $19.99

AT3600

Excellent replacement for the later German built models with magnetic cartridges including

many of the 45 playing models like the X and SL series and all OMT/1015 variations

Sold as shown, with needle, a generic fastener set & 4 solder lugs

(Fastener set is not meant as an exact replacement set and may not fit your tone arm)

Uses the standard 1/2" mounting  $44.99

Replacement Needles for the AT3600

Commercial Duty - Exact Replacement, Diamond Tip, $19.99