Replacement stylus for the GPO Retro Stylo II
Factory cartridge: Generic Ceramic cartridge · replacement stylus: manufacturer sapphire/diamond needle (e.g. Crosley NP4/NP5/NP6) · around $12
Generic cites approximately 100 hours of stylus life. Actual service life varies with tracking force, record condition, cleaning and use.
The flip-over needle cartridge in Crosley Cruiser/Voyager, Victrola Journey/Re-Spin, Lenco LS-50/55, GPO Retro, Gemini TT-900B suitcase decks. High tracking force, piezo output (no phono stage). Use the manufacturer's needle replacement or the cheap generics on Amazon/eBay ($8–15) — match by deck model. Sapphire tips last only ~50–100 h; diamond-tip versions manage ~300 h. Not upgradeable to MM without changing the whole deck.
Retailer searches for manufacturer sapphire/diamond needle (e.g. Crosley NP4/NP5/NP6)
Match the exact part number and verify that the listing is compatible with the cartridge body before ordering.
Other models using this cartridge
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Lenco LS-50
Discontinued.
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · USB
$60 typical used
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Lenco LS-55
Discontinued.
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth · USB
$65 typical used
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Crosley Cruiser Plus
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$79
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Victrola Journey
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$90
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Victrola Vintage Suitcase (VSC-550BT)
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$90
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Crosley Voyager
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$99
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Victrola Re-Spin
belt drive · 33/45/78 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$100
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Gemini TT-900B
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth
$150