The ST-09D SD is an alternative needle (replacement needle) that performs identical to the original needles produced by the manufacturer for use with Sanyo (OTTO) 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 S.38-09 ST-09D RED (4951586360049).