Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Looking For A Compatible Replacement Turntable Stylus

By Betty Rogers


A lot of music fans own a collection of vinyl and will require a turntable to play their records on. Due to the fact that most modern audio is listened to on digital players or compact disc, the spare parts for some stereo equipment may be hard to locate. If you need to find a suitable replacement turntable stylus, there are a couple of places where you can find the item you need and a little careful research is needed.

The stylus or cartridge is an extremely important component of your record player as it is the physical connection between the record and the equipment. If your needle is old or damaged it will need renewing to give you a quality sound and to prevent damage to records. There are many types of stylus and it is imperative that you source, buy fit a compatible one.

One of the best places to locate a replacement stylus is from a professional audio dealer in the local area. Many of these retailers will have a good stock of needles and cartridges for old and modern turntables. If they do not have what you need they can probably order one from the factory and you can collect or have it sent to you.

Another good place to locate a suitable replacement is on the net and there are a lot of suppliers who trade online. You need to find the serial number of your stylus and then browse their lists to find a good match. If you are unable to find a serial number, you can send in a detailed photo and they may be able to supply you with one from this information.

Some of the internet auction pages often produce results and you can find many needles listed for sale. These listings will feature photograph to allow you to compare potential purchases with your item. If you are purchasing a cartridge or stylus online, it is advisable to speak with the seller to ensure it is suitable before you place your bid.

A great place to find old audio kit and parts is a junk shop or nearly new store which can be found in many towns. Many of these outlets will have old and modern equipment in there stores or on shelves and you can often find a suitable match. If you do get lucky, and you find parts for your deck, it is worth buying the record player for spares.

When replacing parts of your record deck, it is advisable to use factory made items, if possible. If the manufacturer of your equipment is trading it can be worth calling them to buy your stylus. If they do not have one they can advise you where to continue your search by recommending nearby authorized retailers.

After locating a suitable replacement needle, it can worth buying a few if they are available. All record player cartridges or styluses will suffer wear after a period of time and you should keep some spares for future replacements. When you are not installing a new stylus to your record deck immediately, then it should be kept in the packaging to prevent it from damage or loss.




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