Description

Jico Skratch 101 DJ replacement synthetic diamond stylus w/ stylus guard  – TWIN PACK

The standout feature of SKRATCH 101 is its ruby stylus tip.
Renowned for its exceptional hardness and durability, ruby is an ideal material for beginner DJs who are still developing a delicate touch. It can withstand more aggressive handling while minimizing wear on your records and preserving sound quality.

In addition to standard vinyl playback, SKRATCH 101 also supports DVS (Digital Vinyl Systems), delivering stable tracking performance across a wide range of setups.
Even during high-impact techniques like backspins and scratching, the stylus maintains precise contact with the groove—helping protect your records and providing the tactile feedback needed to build control and confidence.

The “SKRATCH 101” stylus is fully compatible not only with JICO’s MM cartridges—such as the J44A 7, J44D, J50, IMPACT, and Clipper—but also with SHURE’s iconic M44-7 and M44G cartridges.

Inheriting the design and engineering principles of our higher-end models like the N44 NUDE and N44 SD, the SKRATCH 101 delivers reliable performance and solid quality.
It’s built for beginners, yet carefully crafted to support both technical skill development and creative expression.

Nude Vs. Synthetic Tip Info:

Synthetic Diamonds refer to diamonds that are artificially created and share the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and optical/physical properties as Natural Diamonds. Natural Diamonds vary in hardness due to their natural formation, whereas Synthetic Diamonds offer the advantage of consistent hardness. Synthetic Diamonds are more affordable compared to Natural Diamonds and their supply is stable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

[Features]
・SD Tip (Synthetic Unplated Diamond Tip) has a full diamond structure like the NUDE Tip (Natural Unplated Diamond Tip).
・The tip's diameter is φ0.25mm, the same shape as Bonded Diamond tips. ・It possesses the same hardness as Natural Diamonds.
・The tip shape is conical and the lifespan is approximately 200 hours.

How long does a stylus last?

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question. Nagaoka quote 150-200 hours before damage to the grooves sets in for their elliptical styluses. Ortofon states that their affordable DJ-style “bonded” type diamonds reach about  600-1000 hours of stylus life while HiFi cartridges with Nude diamonds are expected to far exceed 2,000 hours with proper care and maintenance. Meanwhile, some of the very exotic brands quote even higher numbers.

 

Specifications

  • Compatible Cartridges: J44A 7, J44D, J50, IMPACT, Clipper, 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