EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C

National - Technics Stylus Replacements

Prices from $26.68 to $468.28
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The National/Technics EPC-205 family of cartridges comprises many variants, like the EPC-205C, EPC-205C-IIL, EPC-205C-IIS, and EPC-205C-IIH as well as the headshell integrated EPC-205CMK3, and EPC-205CMK4 and their universal mount variants EPC-U205CMK3 and EPC-U205CMK4. All offered EPS-205 replacement styli will fit these variants but not the p-mount/t4p EPC-P205 variants that do not have the same form factor.

EPS-54STED Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C

The original EPC-205C was paired with the elliptical EPS-54STED stylus. This stylus was black and the shape was similar to the later offerings. The elliptical replacement that we offer below retains the original color and will fit the original EPS-205C as well as the later variants.

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EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:Tonar, Info:Aftermarket Stylus , Stylus:Elliptical


Made in
Japan


Elliptical


759-DE


Price : $35.88

In stock


Made in
Japan
Elliptical 759-DE
$35.88

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:Tonar, Info:Aftermarket Stylus , Stylus:Spherical


Made in
Japan


Spherical


759-DS


Price : $26.68

In stock


Made in
Japan
Spherical 759-DS
$26.68

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:Analogis, Info:Black Diamond - TF 1,5g - 2,0g - Weighs 1,3g less than original. Readjust TF! Fits 205/206/207, Stylus:Nude elliptical


Made in
Switzerland

Black Diamond - TF 1,5g - 2,0g - Weighs 1,3g less than original. Readjust TF! Fits 205/206/207

Nude elliptical


AN4965


Price : $50.60

In stock


Made in
Switzerland
Black Diamond - TF 1,5g - 2,0g - Weighs 1,3g less than original. Readjust TF! Fits 205/206/207 Nude elliptical AN4965
$50.60

EPS-205ED Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C-IIS

The EPC-205C-II follow-up cartridge came in several versions. The EPC-205C-IIS was the standard version. It paired the elliptical EPS-205ED normal magnet strength stylus with a similarly normal strength generator to produce average output for an MM cartridge. The original EPS-205ED stylus was black and so are our replacements.

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EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:Tonar, Info:Aftermarket Stylus , Stylus:Shibata


Made in
Japan


Shibata


6496-SHIBA


Price : $146.28

In stock


Made in
Japan
Shibata 6496-SHIBA
$146.28

EPS-205EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C-IIH and EPC-205C-IIL

The alternative to the EPS-205ED was the gold-colored elliptical EPS-205EX high magnet strength stylus. When paired with a normal strength generator, the combination became the EPC-205C-IIH high output cartridge that produced unusually strong output for an MM. If paired with a special low-Z generator the combination became the EPC-205C-IIL low inductance cartridge. Note that our replacements keep the colors of the originals, but differ in magnet strength and are identical to our EPS-205ED replacements in this respect. If paired with a low-Z EPC-205C-IIL body they will sound very well, but at very low output strength, and you may need to use an MC head amplifier. If paired with an EPC-205C-IIH body the resulting output will also be substantially lower than that of the original cartridge.

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EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:Tonar, Info:Aftermarket Stylus  for EX variants, Stylus:Shibata


Made in
Japan

for EX variants

Shibata


6497-SHIBA


Price : $146.28

In stock


Made in
Japan
for EX variants Shibata 6497-SHIBA
$146.28

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:Tonar, Info:Aftermarket Stylus  for EX variants, Stylus:Elliptical


Made in
Japan

for EX variants

Elliptical


766-DE


Price : $41.40

In stock


Made in
Japan
for EX variants Elliptical 766-DE
$41.40

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:JICO Custom Shop Stylus (AE10207), Stylus:Nude elliptical


Made in
Japan

JICO Custom Shop Stylus (AE10207)

Nude elliptical


77081-DE-NUDE


Price : $161.00

In stock
Only to Europe


Made in
Japan
JICO Custom Shop Stylus (AE10207) Nude elliptical 77081-DE-NUDE

Only to Europe
$161.00

EPS-205ED3 Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205CMK3

The integrated headshell EPC-205CMK3 (and EPC-U205CMK3 universal mount) cartridge was the third iteration of the EPC-205C. The matching stylus was the gold-colored EPS-205ED3 that was still elliptical like the original EPS-205ED. Technics made a tremendous effort to optimize the technical properties of the cartridge, particularly in regards to moving mass and stiffness of the cantilever. While all of our EPS-205 replacements will work in this cartridge it is really only the JICO SAS aftermarket styli that will do it justice. Note that these replacements also come in black, and will fit all EPS-205C variants that are not T4P.

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EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g, Stylus:SAS on Boron


Made in
Japan

JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g

SAS on Boron


36-205ED B-SAS


Price : $256.68

In stock
Only to Europe


Made in
Japan
JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Boron 36-205ED B-SAS

Only to Europe
$256.68

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:EPS-205EX SAS/B (E005042) JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g, Stylus:SAS on Boron


Made in
Japan

EPS-205EX SAS/B (E005042) JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g

SAS on Boron


36-205EX B-SAS


Price : $256.68

Currently not available


Made in
Japan
EPS-205EX SAS/B (E005042) JICO Super Analog Stylus (SAS) on Boron for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Boron 36-205EX B-SAS
$256.68

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:Aftermarket Stylus , Stylus:SAS on boron


Made in
Japan


SAS on boron


77039-B-SAS


Price : $265.88

In stock
Only to Europe


Made in
Japan
SAS on boron 77039-B-SAS

Only to Europe
$265.88

EPS-205ED4 Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205CMK4

The last iteration of the EPC-205C was the integrated headshell EPC-205CMK4 (and EPC-U205CMK4 universal mount) cartridge. The intended stylus was the gold-colored EPS-205ED4. Again the tip was elliptical but, incredibly, the moving mass was even lower than the previous generation. This is an outstanding cartridge that deserves the very best. So, while all replacements on this page will work, our recommendation is to use the very best that JICO has to offer. Again, the replacements also come in black - use the black non-EX version to visually match the original EPC-205C and EPC-205C-IIS and the ex version to match everything else.

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EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire - TF 1,0g – 1,5g, Stylus:SAS on Sapphire


Made in
Japan

JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire - TF 1,0g – 1,5g

SAS on Sapphire


36-205ED


Price : $354.20

In stock
Only to Europe


Made in
Japan
JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Sapphire 36-205ED

Only to Europe
$354.20

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:EPS-205EX SAS/R (E087007) JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Ruby for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g, Stylus:SAS on Ruby


Made in
Japan

EPS-205EX SAS/R (E087007) JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Ruby for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g

SAS on Ruby


36-205EX R-SAS


Price : $468.28

Dispatches in:
2-5 working days
Only to Europe


Made in
Japan
EPS-205EX SAS/R (E087007) JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Ruby for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Ruby 36-205EX R-SAS

Only to Europe
$468.28

EPS-205 ED / EX Stylus for National/Technics EPC-205C : Brand:JICO, Info:JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g, Stylus:SAS on Sapphire


Made in
Japan

JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g

SAS on Sapphire


36-205EX S-SAS


Price : $321.08

Dispatches in:
2-5 working days
Only to Europe


Made in
Japan
JICO Super Analog Stylus (neoSAS) on Sapphire for EX variants - TF 1,0g – 1,5g SAS on Sapphire 36-205EX S-SAS

Only to Europe
$321.08
In stock. Dispatched on same workday if ordered before 14 CET.
Available. Dispatched within 2-5 working days.
Currently not available. We cannot accept orders for this item at the moment.

The EPC-205C family is needle compatible with the Technics EPC-206C, EPC-207C, EPC-84, EPC-85, and EPC-88 cartridge families.

National/Technics EPS-205 Stylus for EPC-205C options overview. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the DaCapo Team of needle experts if you need assistance choosing.

6520-R-SAS (06520-R-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Ruby cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
6497-SHIBA (06497-SHIBA) Shibata Diamond tip stereo needle 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
766-DE (00766-DE) Elliptical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
6535-B-SAS (06535-B-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Boron cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
6534-B-SAS (06534-B-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Boron cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
6432-S-SAS (06432-S-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Sapphire cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
6434-S-SAS (06434-S-SAS) Super Analogue Stylus (SAS) diamond tip on a Sapphire cantilever for 33/45 RPM stereo records - JICO aftermarket part
6496-SHIBA (06496-SHIBA) Shibata Diamond tip stereo needle 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
766-DS (00766-DS) Spherical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
759-DE (00759-DE) Elliptical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part
759-DS (00759-DS) Spherical Diamond tip stereo needle for 33/45 RPM records - Tonar aftermarket part

Our introduction article to Stylus profiles provide general insight. Please reach out to us for further assistance. We are happy to help.

National/Technics
36-205EX R-SAS

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