Based in Hamasaka, Japan, JICO’s artisan craftsmanship can be traced back to 1873, when sewing needles were a much-needed commodity for assembling kimonos. Starting in the mid-20th century, JICO would solidify its place among audiophiles worldwide with premium handcrafted turntable components. The company's Skratch 101 DJ styli leverage JICO’s esteemed history for DJs and low-end theorists specializing in dynamic performances and meticulous turntablism, built to endure the heaviest and most incisive scratching. DJs know that not every stylus is built the same — and that’s ok! Knowing is half the battle, and the Skratch 101 was painstakingly crafted to capture your every nuance and flourish. This stylus’s Type S cantilever and 0.3mm conical natural-ruby tip are optimized for cartridges with a moving magnet design, engineered to handle a 3.5g–4.5g tracking force. With its formidable 20Hz–20kHz frequency response range and endurance-focused build quality, JICO’s Skratch 101 DJ styli are ready to rock right out of the box.

Features

• Purpose-built replacement DJ stylus for pro-grade turntabilism to support electrifying sets without sacrificing sonic fidelity
• 0.3mm conical ruby tip and JICO Type S cantilever ensure high-quality design and audio
• Hand assembled by artisan craftsmen for unparalleled construction and use
• Engineered to capture a frequency range of 20Hz–20kHz for full-spectrum fidelity
• Optimized for Moving Magnet use with tracking force of 3.5g–4.5g to guarantee durability under the most demanding scratching and back-cueing
• Versatile compatibility ensures flexible use with a variety of cartridges, from casual playback to main-stage mixing

Specifications

• Compatible Cartridges: J44A 7, J44D, IMPACT, SHURE M44-7, SHURE M44G
• Tip Material: Natural Solid Ruby
• Tip Shape: Spherical (Round)
• Tip Diameter: φ0.3 mm
• Cantilever: Aluminum (JICO Type S)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Output Voltage: 5.0 mV – 8.0 mV
• Tracking Force: 3.5 g – 4.5 g