These are replacing a set of Ortofon Night Clubs on my 1200 MKII (yes the original OG turntable!). I play mainly House/Break and scratch a bit and eventually get into the digital stuff (Traktor or Serato) so I needed something that would be ideal for all. What a difference once they were installed! It is almost like listening to a different records. All the things mentioned in previous reviews about the needle holding the groove are spot on. As previous reviews have also stated, follow the instructions on setting up your tonearm and you will have a rock solid needle that can handle whatever you throw at it. Highly recommended.