Phonograph Needle Stylus Cartridge for Gemini, Numark, Pyle and Others; MG-09D

If you want a real (albeit very basic non-ceramic) phono cartridge, you have two options to consider; this one (badged as Sanyo, Pfanstieh,l Numark, generic...) or an Audio Technica 3600. The AT is better (at 2X price) but on a tight budget this will get you through and won't destroy your vinyl. But watch out for the really cheap ruby-tipped stylus on some even cheaper versions.

This was a better replacement than some of the much more famous and expensive brands.

I did not get the right needle, It was not what you see here

It comes with a cartridge mount, awesome!! Clean sound.

It replaced a Grado cartridge/needle that I had for over 20 years. This one plays very well, no problems.