macdude
Active Member
I will throw my 2 cents worth in here. I use a 440mlb myself and couldn't be happier. I have no idea what I will do when the stylus wears out. Audio Technica has updated the AT95 and they make shibata, line contact and many other types of styli for it. I have no idea if it works for CD4, but it is more in my budget than the 540 and 740. I use my AT440mlb on the built in demodulators of my Sansui QRX7001 and JVC 5456x. The only CD4 title that gives me problems is Barry Manilow 2.
Genuine AT styli for the 440 should still be available well into the future. Though they look to cost as much as the whole cartridge did when new.