EPS-440QD Stylus for National/Technics EPC-440C / 441C / 442C
National - Technics Stylus Replacements
The National/Technics EPC-440 family of cartridges comprises numerous variants, like the EPC-440C, the EPC-441C and the EPC-442C. The body is identical to (and therefore compatible with) that of the EPC-270 family, but the original stylus was the 4-channel QUADRATIP (Akin to Shibata) EPS-440QD. For your convenience we have categorized all of our available replacements below.
EPS-440QD Stylus for National/Technics EPC-440C / 441C /442C
The original EPS-440QD stylus was optimized to reproduce frequencies up to 40kHz thereby allowing quadraphonic playback. It is no longer available, but you can get close to the same sound quality using our Hyperelliptical replacement from Tonar. Our highly optimized JICO SAS replacements will allow you to reach an even higher level of performance than the original.
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EPS-270ED SAS/B (E005017) JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Boron 36-270ED B-SAS Price : $256.68 In stock Only to Europe |
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EPS-270ED SAS/B (E005017) JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g | SAS on Boron | 36-270ED B-SAS |
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$256.68 |
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EPS-270ED SAS/S (E086022) JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Sapphire 36-270ED S-SAS Price : $321.08 In stock Only to Europe |
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EPS-270ED SAS/S (E086022) JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire - TF 1,0g – 1,5g | SAS on Sapphire | 36-270ED S-SAS |
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$321.08 |
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Aftermarket Hyper elliptical 6449-HYPEL Price : $109.48 In stock |
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Aftermarket | Hyper elliptical | 6449-HYPEL |
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$109.48 |
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Other Stylus Options for the EPC-440C / 441C / 442C
As the cartridge body of the EPC-440 family is identical to that of the EPC-270 family all of the following replacement needles will work well and sound good in your cartridge.
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Genuine JICO, Japan Stylus (E005018) Spherical 36-270 Price : $41.40 In stock Only to Europe |
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Genuine JICO, Japan Stylus (E005018) | Spherical | 36-270 |
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$41.40 |
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Genuine JICO, Japan Stylus (E005016) Elliptical 36-270ED Price : $78.20 In stock Only to Europe |
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Genuine JICO, Japan Stylus (E005016) | Elliptical | 36-270ED |
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$78.20 |
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Aftermarket Elliptical 757-DE-DK Price : $28.52 Currently not available |
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Aftermarket | Elliptical | 757-DE-DK |
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$28.52 |
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Aftermarket Spherical 757-DS Price : $21.16 In stock |
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Aftermarket | Spherical | 757-DS |
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$21.16 |
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Black Diamond - TF 1,0g - 1,5g Nude elliptical AN4997 Price : $40.48 In stock |
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Black Diamond - TF 1,0g - 1,5g | Nude elliptical | AN4997 |
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$40.48 |
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Aftermarket Spherical AN7985 Price : $15.64 In stock |
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Aftermarket | Spherical | AN7985 |
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$15.64 |
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National/Technics EPS-440QD Stylus for EPC-440C / 441C / 442C options overview. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the DaCapo Team of needle experts if you need assistance choosing.
Regarding Black Diamond AN4997
AN4997 Black Diamond nude elliptical tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Analogis aftermarket part. We have tested several copies of Black Diamond AN4997 and found that it actually has an optimum vertical tracking force (VTF) lighter than the original recommendation which applies to the other replacement brands. Therefore we have added the specific recommended values beside the picture above.
6531-B-SAS (06531-B-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Boron cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
6449-HYPEL (06449-HYPEL) Hyper-elliptical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
70757-DS Spherical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - JICO aftermarket part
70757-DE Elliptical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - JICO aftermarket part
6427-S-SAS (06427-S-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Sapphire cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
757-DS (00757-DS) Spherical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
757-DE (00757-DE) Elliptical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
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The National/Technics EPC-440 family of cartridges comprises numerous variants, like the EPC-440C, the EPC-441C and the EPC-442C. The body is identical to (and therefore compatible with) that of the EPC-270 family, but the original stylus was the 4-channel QUADRATIP (Akin to Shibata) EPS-440QD. For your convenience we have categorized all of our available replacements below.