Ortofon Stylus 78 Replacement Stylus

The Ortofon Stylus 78 is a special stylus for 78 rpm shellac records – for anyone who wants to play historic recordings in their original format without damaging the wide groove.

Why this replacement stylus?

78 rpm shellac records have significantly wider grooves than modern vinyl records. A normal stereo stylus simply doesn't fit the groove and damages the historic record. The Stylus 78, with its generous spherical tip, is built exactly for this wider format.

Who it's for (in plain terms)

For collectors and lovers of historic shellac records who want to use their existing OM, TM or Concorde STD cartridge for this, instead of buying a separate 78 rpm cartridge.

Technical Data

• Stylus shape: spherical, 65 µm (for wide 78 rpm grooves)
• Compatible with: Super OM, OM, OMB, OMP, TM and Concorde STD systems
• Mounting: plug-in stylus replacement, no tools needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I also play normal vinyl records with it?
Technically yes, but the large stylus tip isn't ideal for the narrow grooves of modern vinyl records – for everyday use, it's worth switching back to the standard stylus.

Do I also need to adjust the playback speed for 78s?
Yes, your turntable needs to support 78 rpm – the stylus alone only handles the groove format, not the speed.

Why buy replacement styli from HD Zürisee?
We're happy to advise you on the complete 78 rpm playback chain, including phono equalisation.

Goes well with

The Stylus D25M for mono microgroove records from later decades.

Questions about historic formats? Call us (+41 44 680 22 00) or message us on WhatsApp (076 534 22 00).