PL-550 what needle for Stanton 500E

[Narsbars]

I came up with a perfect Pioneer PL-550 and would at least like to replace the needle but I can't find any suppliers I can trust or replacements I can trust. Any ideas?
Everything seems to be cheap with no specs, no tracking weight, nothing to judge by. Can anyone recommend a reliable company? I hate the idea of risking some of my old well preserved vinyl to the mercy of cheap knock offs. At least the unit came with two headshells and three needles but of course I have no way to really test the condition of the existing needles.

 

[abacus]

Quick search bought up this https://gettheneedle.co.uk/stylus/brands-s/stanton.html?page=all which may help.

Bill

 

[ifor]

Artikelsuchergebnisse | THAKKER

www.thakker.eu

 

[Narsbars]

Quick search bought up this https://gettheneedle.co.uk/stylus/brands-s/stanton.html?page=all which may help.

Bill

Thank you, have you dealt with them?

 

[nopiano]

In view of the likely cost, and bearing in mind that Stanton (and its related brand Pickering) have been long gone, it might be better to choose an AT95 that suits your budget. Replacement styli readily available, and whole cartridges from about £30 upwards. Also available pre-fitted to a new headshell.

Moving Magnet

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[Al ears]

In view of the likely cost, and bearing in mind that Stanton (and its related brand Pickering) have been long gone, it might be better to choose an AT95 that suits your budget. Replacement styli readily available, and whole cartridges from about £30 upwards. Also available pre-fitted to a new headshell.

Moving Magnet

Free Delivery Available. Explore our collection of Audio-Technica moving magnet cartridges and stylus, ideal for live DJ, radio broadcasts and archiving.

www.audio-technica.com

this would have been my suggestion, replace the whole cartridge.

 

[Narsbars]

this would have been my suggestion, replace the whole cartridge.

Thank you, many, many, years ago I was up on what fit what and where to find it but now I have to rely on you guys. I really appreciate the help.

 

[daytona600]

Stanton Jico japan lots of option , not all shown on website
or New cartridge PL550 users like Ortofon 2M Blue , Sumiko Blue Point
Stanton RS | JICO Nippon Seiki Jewelry Industry Co., Ltd.

Pioneer PL-550 Turntable Reviews - The Vinyl Engine

 

[ifor]

You can’t go wrong with Jico.

 

[Rui]

Stanton Jico japan lots of option , not all shown on website
or New cartridge PL550 users like Ortofon 2M Blue , Sumiko Blue Point
Stanton RS | JICO Nippon Seiki Jewelry Industry Co., Ltd.

Pioneer PL-550 Turntable Reviews - The Vinyl Engine

i have this turntable since late 70´s, when i bought a newer PL-707 i started to use it on other system and recentelly i bought a sumiko oyster for it and sounds perfect but there´s also the JNP/MP-110 from nagaoka more or less the same price range and quality wise both are great for the price