Gemini tt02 needles

hi
KNOW most technical words , as in difference of CARTRIDGE OR stylus (or needle) inside it, are not used clearly
This page https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/purchased-pioneer-pl-950-new-to-vinyl.543166/
gives a cartridge substitute:
"For cartridges I have seen many recommend the Audio Technica at-95e."
Before buyin see- https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at95e for the cartridge.
A needle only ebay- Enhanced Elliptical Stylus Needle Audio-Technica ATN95E AT95E Cartridge 710-DE

Look at the cartridge make and model number fitted. Put that into Google and the type of stylus needed will show up.

Look at the cartridge it should have a make and model number. Put that into Google and the stylus should turn up too.

Look at the cartridge it fits into and put the make model number into google. That should find the stylus.

Just look at the cartridge and find the make and model number. Put that into google and the stylus should appear.

Here
http://www.stylusplus.co.uk/gemini-xl-500-mk-ii-record-player-stylus-8489-p.asp

try contacting this company? they might have the correct cartridge/stylus or a suitable alternative?

mailto:[email protected]

phono \line switch the right way maybe.have you got signal on the mixer from dodgy deck

HELLO!
I don't think the problem is the actual stylus (needle), it sounds like the magnetic cartridge has become faulty in some way (it does happen). My advice is try another cartridge and stylus (borrow if you can). If the audio stays the same then it MAY be the wiring in the arm going through the plinth (deck) and these wires terminate to pins or a small pcb board in the turntable where the phono cables and arm wires are connected. There may be a bad connection inside.
Also, make sure your tonearm counterweight and anti-skate are set up properly as well as this can have an effect on audio.
I hope this helps as I have been into audio since I was a kid!