Need help identifying Technics SL-D2 needle

Hi,

A friend loaned me a turntable so I could play an old record. The needle is bent and twisted. I was looking for a replacement but the styluses I am finding for the Technics/Acutex M207IIE do not match the needle that is in there. In particular, this needle has a diamond-shaped brass (?) tube that I don't see here, for example. Is this some OEM needle or what? Where can I get a replacement of like kind and quality?

Here are some photos:






Thanks for your help!

Mark

 

http://www.turntableneedles.com/Acutex-M207-IIE-Stylus_p_3847.html

You could buy a cheaper cart/stylus assembly with 54 bucks though.

 

Thanks WaxFreak. I found that before but the stylus doesn't look anything like the one I have (no metal tube), so I'm confused. And yes, I'd rather not spend $54, though my friend will want a decent cartridge and needle.

 

Ooops; you're right !