AMI A-E, F40 & G40 Models
The P51 cartridge is designed to
replace the now out of production Astatic #51 which was original
equipment on all models A through E, plus F40 and G40
It's the closest match to the original Astatic 51 available and is available in three versions, one for 45's &
two for 78's
Max recommended tracking pressure: 8 grams for 78 play and 6 grams
on 45 play
Changing to this cartridge from the original will require some
soldering and may also require some fitment/modifications
Cartridge sold complete as shown with needle pre-installed and 2
solder lugs
Type 1: 45 and Repro 78 play
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
Type 2: Best for intermixing 45's
and original 78's or Reproduction and original 78's
For use with
original and reproduction 78 RPM records (Sold with a 2 mil sapphire needle
installed)
$19.99
Type 3: Best for machines playing
original 78's only
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
Sapphire .7 mil tip $11.99
Use with stereo & mono 45's
Sapphire 1 mil tip $10
Better for mono 45's, but should play most stereo
records
