The 3D-38M SD is an alternative needle (replacement needle) that performs as the original needle, which is not the factory needle produced by the manufacturer for use with Mitsubishi (Diatone) record cartridges. This replacement needle is a "synthetic diamond needle" type. This is a generic model that plays a regular range of sound ranges, with a standard conical shape. General life is about 200 hours. The successor to the M.51-38 3D-38M DK.GRN (4951586221500).