Clearly, for this low price - I paid well below 10 - it can not be an original nobility. Accordingly, the expectations of the quality of a very reasonable replacement needle should be. But who would expect poor quality, will be disappointed: the needle plays really good! Where does this needle? Shure M75 (all types known to me), Shure M73, M91 Shure, Shure M101 What about technical data? Are not supplied. But it is a spherical needle which is driven with about 2.5g tracking force. The needle resilience is felt in the central region and in harmony with moderate tone arms. How does it sound then? The spherical grinding does not bring the final details of the record but ensures a largely knisterarmen plate pleasure, what can be considered as an advantage especially at flea market vinyl. Before one can judge the sound quality, the needle should be allowed to import only once. After 10h, the thing sounds even more supple. Then the needle is really fun and plays a lot of pressure. The aforementioned pickups are not overly demanding in terms of the electrical adjustment to the phono preamplifier. Missing the bass or the treble and listless - at this needle will not be! Everything comes across clearly, concisely and directly. Fine crackles are merciful "overlooked". Conclusion: Value for money: very good, highly recommended!