LP GEAR N97xVL upgrade stylus for Shure M97xE cartridge ViVid Line Contact diamond for excellent tracing accuracy. Extracts missed wave refractions, details and nuances. Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 &micro;m (.0002 &times; .0030 inch). Precision engineered and artisinally crafted in Japan. LP GEAR&reg; stylus - Above and beyond