Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Searching For Suitable Turntable Needles

By Richard Russell


A large number of people still play vinyl records and will own a record player to play them on. Due to the fact that most people now use mp3 or compact discs the spares for older equipment may be hard to find. If you need to find turntable needles there are a few places where you will find what you require and a little research should be done.

A good stylus is a very important part of the turntable as it picks up the sound from the grooves in the record and turns it into sound. A badly worn needle will not produce a quality sound and it will also damage your records. There are many different types of stylus and it is essential that you fit one that is compatible to your deck.

One of the best places to find a replacement stylus is at a professional audio dealer which can be found on the high street. These stores will usually carry huge stocks of needles and will usually have one that is compatible. If they do not have your item in stock they can usually contact a manufacturer and order one for you.

The internet is also a good place to source a needle for your record deck and there are many web based companies that can supply these. After checking their stock against your serial number they can usually find you a match. Some of the sites can do a search from a picture of your needle if you do not have a serial number or other details. When ordering from a web based supplier, you may have to add shipping costs to your total bill.

If an internet retailer can not supply you with a needle, you can try an internet auction site. Many needles are listed for sale and you may find one that is compatible to yours for a reasonable price. If your needle is going to be expensive, it is advisable to contact the seller, before placing a bid on your item.

Another good pace to get hard to find items is at a junk shop or second hand store. Many of these outlets will have old record payers in their stock and you may find a match for your stylus. When you do find one, it is worth buying the whole player, in case you need any other spares for your deck in the future.

If the manufacturer of your turntable is still in business then it is a good idea to buy your replacement needles from them. If they do not make your particular model anymore they may still have some old needles in stock. They may also tell you where else you can look if they are unable to supply a suitable match.

When you find a spare needle that you have been searching for it can be worth buying more than one as they will wear out with regular use. If you have had trouble finding a match, then buying a few extra will save you a lot of time in the future. Always keep your new needles in their box or fit them to the record deck to prevent damage or loss.




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