The PN-296T SD is an alternative needle (replacement needle) that performs identical to the OEM needles for use with Pioneer 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 P.53-296T PN-296T IVY (4951586332442).