Vintage 1970s Arista Phonograph Needle AS-18, Record Player Needle, New Old Stock
These Arista needles are invaluable for getting that old turntable back up and running!
Stereo - .7 mil sapphire 3 mill sapphire
Replacement needle for cartridge Astatic 167D, 169D, 181D, 187D, 281D
CONDITION: Untested, it is not known if these still work as intended. While 'new in package' we cannot guarantee functionality. Sold AS-IS.
Changing Needle Instructions:
To Remove Old Needle
Insert point of knife blade/ or tool in hole of needle and withdraw needle from socket in outwardly direction.
To Insert New Needle
Using applicator carefully insert needle shank in socket (the socket is a flattened tube with a slit at it's end) and remove applicator. Then to secure the needle in the socket, insert the point of the knife blade/ or tool in the hole of the needle and gently but firmly press in an inward direction, being careful not to bend the needle either upward or downward.