It has original needle and cartridge. I replaced needle because it won't play at regular volume anymore and it didn't help. I was told I need new cartridge also. Well, I'm just going to sell it. Do I spend $70 on a cartridge when someone else may want a different or better one or just sell it as is, save $70 but risk getting less for it because it needs a cartridge? It's in fantastic shape with original dust cover with very few blemishes. Thanks in advance for your opinions.