Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Locating And Purchasing 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 best place to visit when you need a new needle is a specialist audio dealer in your local area. These specialist stores will have expert staff who will help you to find what you are searching for and they will advise you on your purchase. If these retailers are unable to furnish you with a suitable match, they may be able to order one from one of their suppliers.

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.

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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