Tuesday, September 13, 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.

The ideal place to find and purchase a replacement stylus is a reputable audio store in your local area. Many stores are available with very experienced staff that will help and advise you and they will stock needles to fit many types of record player. If they do not have a needle or cartridge that is a match they can usually order one from a supplier in most cases.

The net is a very good place to find a replacement stylus and there are many established suppliers that trade on the web. You will need a serial number of your needle, or the maker, which will make selecting a match easier. In a lot of instances you will save money when buying online as the web retailers can charge lower prices due to their lower operating costs.

If a web retailer or audio dealer in your neighborhood is unable to help it is useful to look at an internet auction site. Most of these sites will have a list of needles with good descriptions and color photos and the lots are open to bids or the best offer. If you have any concerns about a particular listed item, you should contact the seller and ask for more details prior to bidding.

If you own an old turntable you may not be able to source a suitable needle and there are few options available. Visiting junk shops can sometimes produce results as many of them will have old audio equipment for sale. Another option is to speak to an electrician and get them to modify your record player to take a modern cartridge.

You can also try getting in touch with needle manufacturers to see if they sell directly to the public. If your turntable is no longer in production, they may have some old stock that will be suitable. If they cannot supply a stylus, they may recommend one of their approved retailers, or advise you where to continue looking.

A record player needle is a delicate item and is needs to be protected to keep it in good condition. If you do not fit a needle when you buy one, keep it boxed until you intend to fit it to your deck. When you buy a replacement, it is advisable to keep the receipt in case you need to return or exchange the item.




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