P-51 Replacement Cartridge
This brand new cartridge is designed to
replace the now out of production Astatic #51 originally found in 1428-1465 models.
(Will also work in earlier 30's & 40's models with converted
tone arms.)
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
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
P-51 Cartridge Adapter
Use this adapter to fit the P51 cartridge to most 78 playing Rockola
tone arms
If your tone arm uses a single fastener to hold the
cartridge in place, this should fit
$12.99
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)
Currently Out of Stock
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)
