Detail 01
Stylus only
This is the needle assembly, not a cartridge. It clips onto an existing body — the magnets and coils stay where they are.
Product detailSKU #1274115056505
OrtofonSpherical DJ Stylus Blue
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement spherical stylus in blue for Ortofon DJ cartridge bodies. Buy when your current needle is worn, not as a first cartridge purchase.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Refreshing a worn DJ needle without replacing the whole cartridge
- Keeping a spare in the record bag for gig-night failures
- Colour-coding two decks so you can tell them apart
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a matching Ortofon cartridge body already mounted
- Hi-fi listening, where an elliptical tip pulls more detail from the groove
- Players wanting a complete ready-to-mount cartridge and headshell
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
Spherical tip
Rounded contact point. Handles backspins and heavy tracking force without digging in, at the cost of high-frequency detail.
Detail 03
DJ-oriented design
Built for skip resistance and cueing rather than critical listening, so expect a forgiving rather than delicate presentation.
Detail 04
Blue body
The colour is how you identify it at a glance in a dark booth and tell it apart from other styli in the range.
Detail 05
Single unit
One stylus per box. Running two decks means buying two if you want both needles replaced at the same time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your cartridge body accepts this stylus before ordering — fitment is not universal
- 02No cartridge, headshell or wiring included; needle assembly only
- 03Recheck tracking force and anti-skate after swapping the stylus
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full cartridge?
No. It's the replacement stylus assembly only. You need a compatible Ortofon cartridge body already mounted on your headshell.
02How do I know when to replace my stylus?
Increased sibilance, mistracking on loud passages, or skipping that setup adjustments don't fix. Heavy DJ use wears a needle faster than home listening.
03Can I scratch with a spherical stylus?
Yes — spherical tips are the standard choice for scratching because the rounded contact point resists jumping out of the groove under sideways force.
04Do I need tools to fit it?
No. Styli slide off and clip onto the cartridge body by hand. Rebalance the tonearm afterward and confirm tracking force.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
