Rega Carbon Pro Stylus The Carbon Pro stylus is a direct replacement and notable upgrade to the standard Rega Carbon cartridge. Fitted in seconds, without the need of removing the cartridge from the tonearm, you will experience an immediate lift in dynamics and detail via the new Elliptical bonded stylus which replaces the conical profile used in the standard Carbon. If you want to give your turntable an instant lift in performance, there is no better upgrade at such an affordable price. Perfect for all Planar 1, Planar 1 Plus and Planar 2 owners using the standard Rega Carbon or owners of the Carbon cartridge used on other turntables. Fitting the Carbon Pro Stylus To remove the old stylus, simply hold the plastic housing with your thumb and forefinger, pull down and towards you to release the stylus housing. To fit the new Carbon Pro, insert at a slight angle so the hook at the end of the stylus fits into the cartridge. Once in place, simply push up until you hear a ‘click’ to ensure the new stylus is correctly fitted. When to Change your Stylus The diamond stylus of the Rega Carbon Pro should perform at its very best for around 1,000 hours which, if you play records for 1 hour a day, works out to almost 3 years. After 1,000 hours the diamond stylus will start wearing down and sound quality will start to drop off. This is the time to get the stylus replaced. Main Features & Specifications Design: Upgrade Stylus for Rega Carbon Cartridge Have you played your Rega Carbon for more than 1,000 Hours? Time to get a new stylus. Upgrade your Rega Carbon Cartridge with a Carbon Pro Stylus Stylus Shape: Elliptical Stylus Construction: Bonded Cantilever: Tapered Stylus Dimensions: 0.3 x 0.7mm Generating Element: Dual Moving Magnet Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz Output Voltage: 2.5mV Channel Balance: 1dB Tracking force: 1.75-2.5 grams Note: Choose wisely as we do not exchange/refund styli purchases unless they are faulty. Warranty does not cover damage caused by mishandling. Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.