Thakker N 95 ED Stylus for Shure M 95 ED - Made in Japan

I chose this stylus to replace an old, original Shure stylus for my M95EJ cartridge. The M95EJ originally came fitted with the N95EJ stylus which was of a lower spec than the stylus fitted to the M95ED cartridge. Whether or not the Thakker versions of the N95EJ and the N95ED have different stylus tips is not something I have knowledge of. Apart from their different colours I suspect they are essentially the same stylus. On the off chance the N95ED was slightly better I decided to get it.Despite my initial reservations about buying a non-OEM replacement stylus (Shure no longer make this type of stylus) I am pleased to say the results produced by this Thakker stylus are excellent. The stylus was fitted to the turntable in my lesser hi-fi system featuring a Sansui SR222 Mk1 turntable, Yamaha AX-392 amplifier and Tannoy 609 speakers on their custom stands. The sound quality really is fabulous on a variety of records from my eclectic collection.Incidentally, the part number printed of the small plastic box it comes in is NB-00343/JICO. Jico (also know as the Nippon Precision Jewel Industry Co. Ltd.) are the manufacturers of the stylus and have their own website which features their wide range of replacement styluses (stylii).Highly recommended!

I have been trying to get a M95ed cartridge with original stylus from auction sites but after 2 purchases from 2 different sellers getting lost in the post ! I decided to try a THAKKER after market one as I had read good reviews and I thought I would try it in Toshiba Satellite C55 L45 L55 L50 L70 L75 L40 Laptop AC Adapter Charger Power my M95ej cartridge which has the same internal workings as the M95ed its just the stylus that is different, well I’m glad I went down this route as I am blown away by the sound quality and I now have a brand new stylus rather than an original Sure which it is anyone’s guess how many hours it would have been played.The only thing I have noticed is that the stylus is not a High Track so is best used on records in excellent condition.

Excellent replacment. Almost as good as the original.

Excellent replacement for Shure stylus

Impressive cart for the money. I can't tell the difference between this & the more expensive original.

Very good replacement for my old 97he!Better than CD's!!

Excellent replacement for my original Shure M95ED cartridge.

Poor quality