ION Classic LP Replacement Needle

Belt drive · 33, 45 and 78 rpm

Model codes: CLASSICLPXCA, CLASSICLPXUS

ION CZ-800-10 replacement needleIONCZ-800-10

The needle you need

CZ-800-10

The Classic LP takes the ION CZ-800-10 needle.

  • Genuine ION part

Also fits (same cartridge family): iCT06RS. ION says these fit the same cartridge family, but does not name it for this record player.

Do you need a phono preamp?

A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.

We could not confirm whether the Classic LP has a phono preamp built in. Check the back of your record player: if it has a PHONO/LINE switch, it has one.

Speakers that work with the Classic LP

Each of these has its own phono input, so the Classic LP plugs in without a separate phono preamp.

If your record player has a PHONO/LINE switch, any powered speaker with a line input works.

Ruark MR1 Mk3 speakersRUARKMR1 Mk3
RuarkPowered bookshelf

MR1 Mk3

Also has an optical input, for a TV.

KEF Coda W speakersKEFCoda W
KEFPowered bookshelf

Coda W

Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.

Klipsch The Fives speakersKLIPSCHThe Fives
KlipschPowered bookshelf

The Fives

Takes Bluetooth from a phone too.

Key facts: ION Classic LP

  • DriveBelt drive
  • Speeds33, 45 and 78 rpm
  • CartridgeCeramic, model not named
  • USBYes
  • Dust coverYes
  • Weight3.2 kg

Other record players that take the CZ-800-10

ION Classic LP record playerIONClassic LP334578

How to change the needle on the Classic LP

With the arm on its rest, hold the cartridge still, pull the old needle forward, then push the CZ-800-10 in from the front until it sits fully in place.

We take these details from ION's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on ION's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.