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Shure V15 IV aftermarket replacement stylus

Hi - I have one of these cartridges lying around and was wondering if anyone has tried the "aftermarket" replacement styli that come from Switzerland or Japan to replace the discontinued Shure vn45's.
opalchip
rwwear
2,898 posts
 
The MKV stylus is still available for replacement and I believe will work well with the IV. If you call Shure customer service you will find as I did they things lying about that they don't advertise.
dick_schneiders
7 posts
 
The Shure V15 III stylus is a direct replacement for the Shure V15 IV cartridge. It fits perfectly. The only difference is that it does not have the little brush (dynamic stabilizer, as Shure calls it). However, that is something that many users don't like and don't use.

Dick Schneiders
opalchip OP
355 posts
 
Hi again - Thanks for the suggestions so far - just spoke to Shure Parts & Cust. Service, and there are no VN35mr (V15 III stylus) left in stock. None on the internet either.

The MkV might fit, but I also have a V15Vmr (and 4 brand new styli stockpiled for it) - but don't really like the sound of that stylus much - kind of lifeless compared to the IV (IMHO).
sean
6,231 posts
 
Canadian Astatic used to have high quality aftermarket stylus available for something like $25 - $35 US dollars apiece. Jerry Raskin's Needle Doctor used to sell the same stylus for something like $90 or so. Hope this helps.... Sean
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http://www.canadianastatic.com/
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