Finding Replacement Record Player Needles

الثلاثاء، 9 أغسطس 2016

By Carol Williams


A lot of people will own a large music collection on vinyl so they will need a deck to play them on. Modern music releases are now sold on digital mp3 or compact disc and styluses for a turntables are often difficult to find. When you need to find replacement record player needles, you will have to find a supplier that can sell you a compatible one.

The stylus is the most important part of your turntable as it picks up sound from the grooves in the vinyl disc to make an audible sound. When a needle becomes worn or it is severely damaged it will produce inferior audio and will scratch your vinyl. There are many different needles that are made and it is essential to find a reputable dealer that can supply you with a replacement when buying.

A good starting point when searching for your replacement needle is to go along to one of the professional audio dealers that are trading. These retailers will have knowledgeable staff that will assist you in finding styluses for new decks and older models. If they do not stock your type of needle, they will often be able to order for one from the factory.

The net is also useful place to buy your new turntable needles and there are many reputable online suppliers available. You will need to browse their pages of stock and it is helpful to have the serial number or maker of your existing stylus. You may also pay less when buying online as the retailers who trade on the web will have lower overheads than a high street retailer.

If web based retailer or dealer in your area is unable to help, internet auction sites are available which may be useful. Most sites will have a comprehensive list of needles with descriptions, photos and manufacturer names which are waiting for the highest bid or best offers. If you have any questions about a particular item, you can contact the seller and ask for more details before placing your bid.

If your record deck is a particularly old model, you may have no luck in finding a suitable needle and there are options. You can visit some nearly new stores to see if they have any old record players which you can strip for parts. It may also be worth speaking to a repair engineer to see if they can modify your turntable to accept a modern needle or cartridge.

If you own a really old record player, you may not be able to find a suitable stylus, and there are a couple of things that you can do. Visiting second hand shops can sometimes be useful as many of them will sell old audio equipment. Another option is to contact an electrical engineer and get them to adapt your turntable to take a more modern stylus.

A stylus very fragile and it needs to be cared for properly to avoid accidental damage. Unless you are fitting it immediately, the stylus should be stored safely until it is required. Retain all purchase invoices which are needed if you exchange or return an unwanted item.




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