Wanted: Stylus for M55E

[Simon75]

I've gone and bought a Shure M55E, due to arrive tomorrow, to go on a sme3009/thorens td150. In the interests of getting the best performance possible-does anyone have a Jico or NOS N55E stylus that they would be prepared to sell for a fair price? Must be able to post to Edinburgh, would prefer to pay via paypal but not essential.
Thanks, Patrick

[mad-moon]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-Shure-Stylus-N447-for-N44-7-M44E-M55E-N55E-M80E/202092242888?epid=2256182985&hash=item2f0da2e7c8:g:BdoAAOSwEAtZaJzw

[Simon75]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-Shure-Stylus-N447-for-N44-7-M44E-M55E-N55E-M80E/202092242888?epid=2256182985&hash=item2f0da2e7c8:g:BdoAAOSwEAtZaJzw

Cheers for that, will maybe make them an offer. Does anyone know the going price for a NOS?

[Wakefield Turntables]

Just goto JICO I use one on my 55e, then are better build quality than NOS, cheaper and you don't have the worry of buying a used duffer.

[struth]

well it will fit but no idea how it will sound in comparison to the n55e. That one tracks a bit higher than the original. I would get a jico or go for a sas if rich. The sas is superb.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Patrick, there is a massive thread somewhere on this forum discussing hot-rodding of the 55e if that's what your fancy.

[Simon75]

Can't afford a new Jico SAS at the moment, if second hand one came up for a decent price I would certainly go for it. I think my best affordable option new is the Jico N55E Improved but I will wait to see if anything comes up here first. Anyone got a SAS they would like to sell?

[Andy831]

Simon You could try an Ed Saunders / Trisha Horn example for about $30

There was a lot of discussion about whether they truly were Ed Saunders stylii about 5 or 6 years ago when Ed retired and some aacrimonious stuff was supposed to have gone on between them which I cannot comment on but maybe others on here can. I have not heard a modern "Ed Saunders" so cannot comment on the quality but its another possible source for a new tip at not a massive amount of money.

[struth]

Ive a m55 with nos tip and another with a sas. They might go up for sale later if you are still looking then. could always get a cheaper one till a desired one appears on market.

[Simon75]

Ive a m55 with nos tip and another with a sas. They might go up for sale later if you are still looking then. could always get a cheaper one till a desired one appears on market.

Cheers Grant, keep me posted if you do decide to let them go.

[struth]

No bother Patrick.. Might be selling all my vinyl stuff in near future as I dont feel not safe with it now lol. getting a bit wobbly due to my hip being knackered. Still it might aide my digital side a little

[Simon75]

Sorry to hear about your hip Grant, that must be really difficult for you, hope you are getting the right pain relief for it. Take care.

[Barry]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-Shure-Stylus-N447-for-N44-7-M44E-M55E-N55E-M80E/202092242888?epid=2256182985&hash=item2f0da2e7c8:g:BdoAAOSwEAtZaJzw

The listing is for a replacement stylus for the M44-7, so not an elliptical stylus.

Perhaps this would be better? https://shop.mantra-audio.co.uk/acatalog/Shure-N55E-Stylus-Ref-435E-MA0397.html

[Simon75]

Thanks Barry that's a useful link.

[Jimbo]

Cheers for that, will maybe make them an offer. Does anyone know the going price for a NOS?

NOS unused about £50-£75. I would just use a Jico n552 stylus. Their quality is superb, if you really want to make it sing then a Jico SAS n55 but £200!:eek: I have one and its stunning.

[Jimbo]

This is probably the one I would go for.
https://www.jico-stylus.com/product_info.php?cPath=18&products_id=1015&osCsid=gnhhu7j4iu8u2emrs7s068fl25

[struth]

NOS unused about £50-£75. I would just use a Jico n552 stylus. Their quality is superb, if you really want to make it sing then a Jico SAS n55 but £200!:eek: I have one and its stunning.

£211:D

[Simon75]

This is probably the one I would go for.
https://www.jico-stylus.com/product_info.php?cPath=18&products_id=1015&osCsid=gnhhu7j4iu8u2emrs7s068fl25
Cheers James, looks like that's the current plan, $56 is a realistic price if it sounds good. I just don't have enough records to justify spending $211 but will keep an eye out for second hand.

[Simon75]

The M55E arrived this afternoon, just been able to set it up and give it a listen over the past hour, sounds great. Early days but much more neutral than the v15 type 2 I've been listening to for the past 18 months. The best £38 I've spent for a while. Suspect it sounds even better with a jico.

[struth]

Good buy.

[Jimbo]

It's a great sounding cartridge Patrick.

[Simon75]

That's me now sorted for a stylus- just went ahead and bought a jico n55e improved, £63 (not including VAT), doesn't ship until payment is confirmed via paypal/credit card so could be waiting a couple of weeks? Hopefully worth the investment because at the moment it's feeling expensive!

[Simon75]

I think the pound is just going to keeping losing value in the longterm, so why wait?

[struth]

nice one.. sometimes seems a lot but looked after it will last a long time.

[Simon75]

I think yer right Grant, it's a longterm investment that will hopefully bring many hours of pleasure.

[Jimbo]

I have quite a few stylus from Jico - they are a superb company. Don't think you will be disappointed with the improved N55e.

[Simon75]

Thanks for your words of encouragement James. How long do they usually take to ship to the UK?

[Jimbo]

Thanks for your words of encouragement James. How long do they usually take to ship to the UK?

Can take a couple of weeks.