Tried numerous cheap repros of the old Stanton 500 needles but all sounded terrible. Finally landed here and I am happy to say Yes these are the ones to get. Exactly the same sound quality as the originals. I still have a Stanton needle form 1995 still working great (old spare fitted a few years back) on my 1210 mkIIs with the original Stanton 500 cartridges as a comparison. Buy with confidence.