Detail 01
Replacement stylus only
The needle assembly, not the cartridge. It clips onto your existing Arkiv body, which stays mounted on the headshell.
Product detailSKU #1312048315986
OrtofonORTOFON ARKIVSTYLUS ARKIV REPL STYLUS
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement stylus for Ortofon Arkiv cartridges. A wear part — buy it when your current needle is worn, not as an upgrade.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn stylus on an existing Arkiv cartridge
- Keeping a spare on hand so a worn needle never stops a session
- DJs who go through styli faster than home listeners
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without an Arkiv cartridge — it will not fit other bodies
- Players wanting a different sound; this restores stock, not upgrades it
- First-time buyers who still need a full cartridge and body
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Arkiv-specific fit
Keyed to the Arkiv cartridge body. Other Ortofon lines and other brands use different mounts and will not seat.
Detail 03
User-replaceable design
Swaps by hand in under a minute. No rewiring, no soldering, no remounting the cartridge to the headshell.
Detail 04
Stylus is the wear item
The needle wears out long before the cartridge body does, so replacing it restores full performance at a fraction of cartridge cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your cartridge body is an Arkiv — other Ortofon models take different styli
- 02Cartridge body, headshell and mounting hardware are not included
- 03Recheck tracking force after swapping; a new stylus can shift the setting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my other Ortofon cartridge?
No. This is keyed to the Arkiv body. Check the model name printed on your cartridge before ordering — Ortofon lines are not cross-compatible.
02How do I know my stylus needs replacing?
Listen for loss of high end, sibilance, mistracking on loud passages, or increased surface noise. Visible tip wear under magnification confirms it.
03Do I need tools to change it?
No. The stylus pulls off and the new one clips on by hand. The cartridge stays on the headshell. Recheck tracking force afterward.
04Is this a genuine Ortofon part?
Yes, this is the Ortofon-branded Arkiv replacement stylus, not an aftermarket copy.
