Replacing stylus on a AT 150XML


According to the manufacturer, the stylus on the Audio Technica 150MXL is replaceable.

However, when I pulled mine off (stupid I know, wanted to clean it) I can not get it back on the body. Well I can, but the alignment is fubar and the cartridge collapses under any load. The enclosed instructions on stylus removal/replacement are useless.

So how can I get my cart back together again? Do I have to send it back to AT, or can a re-tipper do this? The stylus is fine and not worn.
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Showing 1 response by mofimadness

There are (2) little poles on the stylus assembly.  You need to make sure that those are aligned with the slots in the cartridge and seat properly.  Also make sure the rubber dampers are not "tucked" up underneath the poles.