Audio-Technica ATN3600L Replacement Stylus for AT-LP60X, AT-LP60XBT, and AT-LP60XBT-USB Turntables

I just took delivery of my stylus on April 20, 2012. And although it's not the same color as my previous stylus had been, it still fits and has even better audio quality than the older one did! It also looks better than my older stylus, tracks better, and plays louder as well! And because of just how affordable my ATN-3600L stylus is, I chose to invest in two more of these to keep on hand for backup and use in the future. And besides, I enjoy spinning my vinyl LP and 45-RPM records as much as I enjoy listening to and/or watching all the digital A/V media stored at my home desktop terminal. And the reason why I say my new stylus tracks better than the last one is not so much because it's new, but it also has a smaller shank with a finer stylus tip - which means improved tracking of the music. There's almost twice as much bass with the ATN-3600L than there EVER was with my previous ATN-5625AL. You see, my original cartridge is the CN-5625AL, but it's completely identical to the AT-3600L, aside from color, and therefore my new stylus is interchangeable. I also bought a second AT-3600L as a backup recently, from LPGear.com, to replace a sorry cartridge/stylus combo mentioned below - the piece-of-junk Stanton 400.V3! I bought a 400.V3 because of its 10mV output rating, which is more than twice the output level of the AT-3600L (4.2mV) - not knowing the 400.V3 would turn out to be a complete waste of money! However, before I go any further, my 400V.3 sounds a little better at present, now that I have installed new lead wires for it - but the treble range is still slightly distorted in the right-hand channel. And so, basically I wasted $40 to buy a cartridge that's almost twice as expensive as the AT-3600L, and more than twice as loud, but still has less-than-stellar sound quality. Stanton really needs to improve their quality control department! I praise Audio-Technica for their commitment to making top-notch audio products, especially their turntable gear and accessories. I admit it's too bad other phono cartridge and stylus manufacturers can't be as good - primarily Stanton, and their 400.V3 DJ model. I bought another one of those recently as well, and its sound quality SUCKS when compared to my Audio-Technica AT-3600L cartridge and her stylus counterpart! Besides, the AT-3600L has been a proven and very reliable design. And back in the day, during the 1980s, it was used on more turntables that were sold at those high-end retailers - such as JC Penney, Foley's, Sears, Montgomery Ward, and Dillard's. I suppose if I were a professional DJ, I would have to invest in a pair of the Shure M44-7 cartridge. It is not only a bit expensive, but also it's big and bulky - despite its high-performance and popularity in the DJ world. But the thing is, I'm not a professional DJ - and so I don't need a cartridge like that. For now, I'm sticking with my trusty cartridge - now called the Audio-Technica AT-3600L. News Update - September 6, 2012: I just placed another order for two more of these fine styli, one for me and the other for a lady friend of mine who could use one on a turntable I recently gave to her. That turntable still has my old Stanton 400.V3 mounted on its headshell, and it sounds just as bad on her machine as it did on my unit. And so, I wanted my friend to have her own AT-3600L/ATN-3600L cartridge/stylus combo to play her vinyl. Volume differences aside, the A-T combo blows that Stanton garbage right out of the water!!

This is a great sounding stylus. I recently purchased a new Audio Technica AT-LP60 Turntable, and while the stock stylus sounded good, this replacement stylus definitely sounds great. It is definitely an upgrade over the stylus that comes with the turntable. This stylus really brings out the mids, and highs, in music, while firming up the low end. The bass seemed to be muddy on some tracks, when using the original stylus, and the vocals were a bit muffled at times. You will really notice a huge improvement, at all frequencies, with this stylus. Stylus replacement on the Audio Technica AT-LP60 is really easy. Just hold the tone arm cartridge with one hand, while pulling the stylus housing forward, and down, at the same time, with the other hand. The stylus housing will come right out of the cartridge holder. When installing the new stylus, just do the opposite motion. There is a little hook, on the back of the stylus housing that latches on the cartridge. Push the stylus housing up on an angle, until the hook catches on the cartridge, and then push the stylus housing up, and in, at the same time. The housing will click right into place. There should be no gap at all, between the top of the stylus housing, and the bottom of the tone arm head, when the stylus is seated correctly. With a little practice, this entire stylus replacement process should take like 30 seconds, or less. I purchased this stylus with the turntable, just so I could do a sound comparison, and it is definitely worth the extra few dollars to upgrade the stylus. I also received a genuine Audio Technica Stylus (like the one pictured), and not some knock-off, as others have stated. I would highly recommend purchasing this stylus, when purchasing the Audio Technica AT-LP60 turntable. It is a very cheap, and worthwhile upgrade.

I got this for the turntable that I recently purchased. It blows the water out of the audio quality from the cheap 30$ turntable that I used to use. I'm now using an Audio-Technica AT-LP60-USB. Sure, my setup isn't some multi-thousand dollar setup, but when you couple this with a high quality headphone amplifier, the sound should be good enough for most people. I have a Douk U3 headphone amplifier and Sony MDR-7506 headphones. Installing the stylus is very easy. All you have to do is get the back of it into the groove and push up. Keep the protective cover on it until you're ready to use it, as it can be very easy to break. My turntable automatically moved to play automatically when I turned it on and I didn't have a record on it, so it could've very easily damaged the stylus. Overall, I recommend this product.

Watch my video review here for a closer look! This is the standard replacement stylus for most entry-level Audio-technica turntables. Although it will also work with other brands. See my video for the list of compatible brands and models. I have never changed the stylus in my old turntable, an Audio-Technica AT-PL50. After a couple of years, I started noticing a few changes in sound. I figured that I probably needed to replace the stylus. I ordered this product because it's an original Audio Technica product and it's good price and I am very satisfied with it. Right after installing it in my turntable, I could immediately notice the sound improvement. Installation was easy. Just pop it in the cartridge and you are good to go. Please note that this is the replacement stylus only, not the full cartridge. Pros: - Genuine Audio-Technica product - Good quality - Great sound - Affordable - Easy to install - Works with many different models/brands Cons: - None

I've had my Sony USB turntable for more than five years now and I was surprised to learn I had not replaced the stylus in all that time. After reading some reviews and Q&A I learned that the Audio-Technica ATN3600L was the ideal upgrade for my Sony LX300 USB turntable, I made the leap. The package arrived in two days and I installed the new stylus inside of one minute. My records never sounded better. The ATN3600L gave me a boost in the low end with richer bass coming out of my Polk loudspeakers. The expanded range allowed me to even make some adjustments to my EQ settings to compensate for the improved frequency response. This is a major improvement over the Sony factory stylus.

Good replacement. Easy to setup, durable, great quality stylus that fit in my record player. Should be cheaper in my opinion

About 4 weeks ago I replaced a 1999 Pioneer PL-600 turntable that died 3 years ago of motor failure. At an estate sale I found (for $20.00) a like new 2001 model Audio- Technica AT PL50 Turntable. Not knowing the condition of the stylus I decided to buy a new one. I played some older records prior to replacing the needle then played the same records playing with the new needle. I personally didn't notice any difference in sound quality, but can rest assure I have a new product playing my records. Having never replaced a stylus assembly before this one was a breeze that took mere seconds to swap out. The records have been spinning nightly now, since getting the new stylus.. Very nice replacement product with no issues. I wish it had a little sweeper brush on the tip like our old Magnavox stereo had. Update : The AT-PL50 Died mid-November. At first I thought the belt was slipping. I bought a new belt but the motor was the culprit...........Decided to buy a new Audio Technica AtLPW30TK with the teak wood deck in February 2023

The stylus I received was yellow, did not have any markings on it, and said it was made in Switzerland. Shape-wise, it looks just like the stock stylus on my AT-LP60 Audio Technica turntable; but my default stylus is grayish-white and has the AT logo like the picture on Amazon. One difference I see is that my turntable stock stylus is carbon fiber on the cantilever, and the one I received that was yellow is made out of a metal. I will have to spend some time listening to each one for a while to decide if this new yellow one is better/worse/same......... UPDATE 1/19/2014: Had time to test this stylus out. Immediate difference in sound. Took me seconds to realize this when a record played. Biggest difference between this stylus verses the stock one that came with the turntable is in the mids/vocals. This stylus plays so clear! Very noticeable difference in sound. The stylus that came with my AT-LP60 turntable sounded muddy and the vocals weren't as clear. Second thing I noticed was the tight solid bass. Seemed almost non-existent compared to this new cartridge. Once again, I need to state that the stylus I received was YELLOW, had no markings at all on the cartridge, was made in Switzerland (per the packaging it came in), and was NOT a carbon fiber cantilever. The stock cartridge that came with the turntable has a carbon fiber cantilever (and looks like the picture on Amazon). I confirmed this by looking at the stylus under a high-power microscope that I just happened to own. You would think the carbon fiber might be an improvement, but that wasn't the case for me. I felt this was a worth-while upgrade for my turntable. UPDATE II - August 28, 2015 It's been a while since I've posted an update. I'm still using the yellow stylus with my AT-LP60 and it continues to perform great. I checked some of the posts since my last update and now see folks receiving any number of versions of this stylus.....white, yellow, red, etc... It's looking like a "roll-of-the-dice" with what version you will get. Some have commented that the yellow version didn't work well for them, while others have stated that has worked out great. My yellow stylus is sounds much better than the original white one and I plan on continuing to use it. At this point, all I can say is take anyone's info, including mine, with a grain of salt. No telling what version you will get when ordering this 3600L replacement stylus.

Aguja muy buena, merece la pena gastarse el dinero porque funciona muy bien

muy bien y mucha durabilidad

I broke mine while moving out, I am glad AT sells them separately

Nice sound. It fits my Denon 300F turntable easily and sounds good. Have been using it for a while.

Ottimo, arrivata integra e facile da montare