Based in Hamasaka, Japan, Jico’s artisan craftsmanship can be traced as far back as 1873, when sewing needles were a much-needed commodity for assembling kimonos. Starting in the mid-20th century, Jico would solidify their place among audiophiles around the world with their handcrafted turntable components. Leveraging the company's statured history, the N-44G Improved Nude stylus is comprised of a Jico Type S cantilever and 0.7mm spherical diamond tip. Decades of experience ensure that each stylus is a perfect match, with the N-44G faithfully re-creating the precise qualities of the original Shure stylus. Designed to accommodate multiple cartridges, this diamond-tipped delight is made for Moving Magnet use, with a tracking force of 0.75 to 1.5 G. Made to replace the Shure M44G, this Jico stylus masterfully reproduces the rich, dynamic range and 3D audio imaging capabilities of the original. Sweetwater’s audio experts agree that Jico’s premiere craftsmanship and dedication truly live up to the maxim they have adopted: “necessity is the mother of invention.”

Features:

• 0.7mm spherical diamond tip and Jico Type S cantilever ensure high-quality design and audio 
• Hand assembled by artisan craftsman for unparalleled construction and use
• Faithfully re-created for seamless replacement of Shure stylus
• Engineered to accurately reproduce the broad dyanimc range and 3D audio imaging of the original Shure stylus
• Compatible with cartridge numbers: Jico J44D, Shure M44G
• Moving Magnet use with tracking force of 0.75–1.5 G
• Material Aluminum