Finding A Suitable Replacement Turntable Stylus

Written By Admin on Kamis, 02 Juni 2016 | 00.01

By Betty Rogers


Many music lovers will have huge collections of records and will need a record player to listen to them. Digital mp3 players are now the norm and it can often be difficult to find needles for a turntable. When you are looking for a compatible replacement turntable stylus, there are a few places to search and it is essential that you find the right type.

The stylus or cartridge is an extremely important component of your record player as it is the physical connection between the record and the equipment. If your needle is old or damaged it will need renewing to give you a quality sound and to prevent damage to records. There are many types of stylus and it is imperative that you source, buy fit a compatible one.

A good starting point when buying audio equipment and spares is a specialist store in your neighborhood. Most of the outlets will have a stock of parts for decks in production and in some cases out of date turntables. If they can not supply you with a match they can usually order one from a manufacturer and they will notify you when it has arrived.

The internet can also be a useful place to locate a needle for a record player and there are many web based retailers that can supply one. After browsing their list of stock against your serial numbers, they will usually be able to find a suitable match. Some companies can do a search from a good photograph of your stylus if you do not have the serial number.

If you are unable to locate a needle from a retailer you can try one of the online auction sites. Many needles will be listed and you will probably be able to find one that is compatible with your equipment for a very good price. If you are not sure if it will be suitable, you can contact the seller and ask them about the item, before you place any bids.

A great place to find old audio kit and parts is a junk shop or nearly new store which can be found in many towns. Many of these outlets will have old and modern equipment in there stores or on shelves and you can often find a suitable match. If you do get lucky, and you find parts for your deck, it is worth buying the record player for spares.

If the manufacturer of your record deck is still in business it is advisable to purchase your replacement from them. If they do not make your model any longer, they may still supply you with items for it. They will also advise you where to search for compatible parts if they can not help.

After locating a suitable replacement needle, it can worth buying a few if they are available. All record player cartridges or styluses will suffer wear after a period of time and you should keep some spares for future replacements. When you are not installing a new stylus to your record deck immediately, then it should be kept in the packaging to prevent it from damage or loss.




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