Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Finding And Buying Replacement Turntable Needles

By Jason Martin


A lot of music fans will own a collection of vinyl discs and will need a record deck in order to listen to them. Modern music that is released is now sold in digital format for download or on CD and styluses for a record player are often difficult to come by. When you are trying to find and buy replacement turntable needles, you will have to find a suitable supplier that can sell you the correct type.

The stylus is a major part of a turntable as it is the physical connection between the vinyl and the audio equipment. When a stylus is worn out or damaged it will have to be replaced to produce good quality audio and to protect your records. There are many different needles available and it is very important that you buy the correct one.

One of the best places to buy your needle is from one of the professional audio stores that are available. These outlets will have very knowledgeable staff who will assist you in finding a compatible stylus for new and old record decks. If they do not have your needle, they can often order one from a manufacturer for you.

The web is also a very useful place to purchase needles and there are a large number of online suppliers to choose from. You will need to have a look at their pages of stock and it is a good idea to have the serial number and manufacturer of your stylus. You will often pay less when buying products online as the web based retailers will have much lower overheads than the high street retailers.

If a store or internet retailer cannot help, you can try one of the internet auction sites. Many online auctions will have styluses and cartridges listed with a photo and full description and you can place a bid. If you are not sure about a listed item, you can contact the seller and ask for more details, before bidding.

If you have older audio equipment, finding a replacement needle is often difficult but there are a few options available. Searching in junk stores or second hand shops can sometimes be worth it as they often sell old record decks. Contacting a qualified electrical technician may also be helpful and they may be able to make some modifications to your deck so that a modern cartridge can be fitted.

If you know the company that made your needle it may worth calling them and asking if they will sell you a replacement one. These manufacturers may have a good stock of needles and will sell them direct to the general public. If they do not have what you need they will often recommend a retailer that can help you.

Record player needles are fragile and you need to look after them in the correct way. When you buy a stylus it should be kept in the packaging until you fit it to your deck. Always keep your receipts which will allow you to exchange a stylus if it is not suitable or damaged.




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