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Astatic 89treplacement cartridge info

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Installing the cartridge/stylus assembly in the Califone, Audiotronics,Newcomb and many other phono's using the 89T cartridge/stylus.

f89t mono flip-under holder

NLA (shown for reference only)

New replacement 89t plug-in monophonic cartridge/stylus assembly thatfits most of the Audiotronix, Califone, Newcomb and many other recordplayers of the 60's - 70's era. This also fits the standard flip-under holderthat was very popular as a replacement in the late 50's - 70's. Althoughthese are monophonic only, they are compliant with stereo recordings.Unlike the original "mono" cartridges, you can safely play stereo recordswithout fear of damage.

This is designed to plug into a holder with a "flip-under" action (see rightimage above).

Please note although this stylus is no easier to break than others, caremust be used when replacing and using any needle, stylus assembly. Youcannot return a broken stylus.

Caution,

this stylus (or any stylus) can be easily damaged by:

improper handling when installing raking it across the record or turntable dropping the arm on the record or turntable allowing the stylus to come in contact with the moving turntable

surface

Observe the images above and note the proper way to handle and installthe stylus/cartridge assembly. When removing and installing, grip only by

the small nubs on either side of stylus. When removing thestylus/cartridge assembly, grip with thumb & forefinger and pull it forward,out of holder, note which side the tiny ribs are on and make sure you pushthe new one in place the same way the old one came out. Never handle orapply pressure to the center part of the assembly, that is the stylus(needle) and it can be damaged with improper handling.

I hope this helps you to install your new stylus/cartridge assembly.

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Astatic 81tx & 89t replacements - The two replacements listed below willreplace either type and available only in Mono, with a single tipped stylus:

Ordering & Shipping Info PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING!

#911-D7 - LP/45 RPM play (33/45) cartridge w/single Diamond stylus:

SORRY - the LP/45 plug-in stylus/cartridges are out of stock, checkback later

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I have available for $20.00 + Priority Mail:

#911-S3 - 78 RPM play, cartridge w/single Sapphire stylus:

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part # stylus sizeoutput

voltage tracking force

910-DS73 .7 mil LP/45 - 3 mil 78 .65 volts 7 gram

911-D7 .7 mil (LP/45) 1.3 volts 6 gram

911-D3 3 mil (78 RPM) 1.3 volts 6 gram

Note; the LP stylus is good for 33 & 45 RPM play. The LP/78 stylus is Diamond on theLP stylus & Sapphire on the 78.

Note about Diamond vs. Sapphire tipped stylus:

A Diamond tipped stylus, based on average use is good for about 1000 hours ofplaying time while the Sapphire tip is good for about 100 hours.

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