in the photo can be seen clearly that it is an aluminum needle carrier These, however, the original ATN-91 has a carbon-needle carrier, see Article AT91. In the product description is also nowhere specified (Stand 14.03.2012) whether it is a replica or an original. There are a variety of replacement needles for AT91 if you take a look for it. For the low price that does a complete system with original needle actually it pays not to buy a replica needle.