Monday, August 8, 2016

Sourcing And Purchasing Turntable Needles

By Stephen Schmidt


A lot of people have large music collections on record and will need a deck to play their vinyl. Modern day music is usually sold on CD or downloaded as an mp3 track and some spare parts for audio equipment can be tricky to locate. If you need to find and buy turntable needles, you will have to find a supplier that can sell you product that is compatible with your existing stylus.

A stylus, which turns the grooves of a record into sound, is one of the most important components of your turntable. When the needle is worn through use or it gets damaged it will produce a poor sound and in many cases will damage the vinyl record. There are many different types of needle and it is important that you buy and fit the correct replacement to your equipment.

A good starting point when searching for a stylus is to visit an audio dealer that can be found in many large towns and cities. Most of these professional retailers will have staff that will help you find what you are looking for from their comprehensive stock. If the audio dealers are unable to find a suitable match they can contact a manufacturer for you and possibly order a stylus for you.

The internet is a useful place to find a replacement needle and there are many audio companies that sell stock on the web. You will need the manufacturers name and the serial number of your stylus which will allow you to compare it to their stock. If you do not have the details of your stylus, many of the web based suppliers can find you a suitable match, if you email them a good quality photograph of your existing needle.

Web based auction sites are also useful when you are looking for a stylus and you may save money when you buy in this way. Their web pages will feature a quality color photograph and detailed description to allow you to make comparisons. If you have any concerns about an item, you can contact the seller directly, before placing a bid or making an offer.

If you are finding it hard to locate a stylus, turntable manufacturers may be able to help. Some of the factories will have a good stock of needles for new, old and obsolete record players that they have produced. If they do not have a suitable replacement in their store room they may be able to suggest another supplier that can help you.

It is preferable to use a manufacturer original stylus when possible. Aftermarket needles are available and they will usually perform well but some caution should be exercised when using non original items. When you are buying, it is well worth taking your old needle with you, so that you can compare it to any potential purchases.

A stylus is fragile and it needs to be cared for in the correct way to avoid damage. Unless you are fitting it immediately, it should be kept in the box, until needed. Retain all of the purchase invoices which will be required if you need to exchange your stylus or return it.




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