Sunday, July 3, 2016

Sourcing And Buying Turntable Needles

By Barbara Stevens


A large number of people own music collections and much of this will be on vinyl so they will need a record player to play the records. Modern day listeners tend to use digital audio players or compact discs and some spares for record players can be hard to find. When you need replacement turntable needles, you will have to find a supplier that can find a compatible one.

The stylus or needle is a crucial component of a record player as it is the only physical connection between the vinyl disc and the audio equipment. When the stylus is old, worn or damaged it will need replacing to produce good quality audio and to avoid damaging your records. There are many different types of needle and it is imperative to find a match for your existing one.

A good place to begin your search for a replacement needle is from one of the many professional audio dealers that can be found on the high street in many neighborhoods. A lot of the stores will have a comprehensive stock of needles for modern decks and out of production models. If they cannot supply you with a compatible stylus, they can usually contact a manufacturer, and place an order.

Internet based retailers can produce good results and there are a lot of internet suppliers to choose form. Before placing an online order, you will probably need a parts number or makers name to enable you to search through their stock. If you are unable to find this information, many of the web sellers will ask you to email them a photo of your needle, and they will try and find a match.

If a high street store, or one of the web based retailers cannot help, you can look at one of the internet auction sites. Some of these sites will have needles up for auction and you can place a bid after finding a compatible one. If you are not sure the item you are bidding on is suitable, you can email the seller and try to get some more information.

Nearly new shops and junk stores are another place where you may find old record players that still have a stylus fitted. If your deck is a very old one, you will often find what you are looking for, and it is a good idea to purchase the whole deck for other parts. One advantage of theses stores is that the prices will be very low.

Manufacturers are also worth contacting, and many of them will sell you a replacement stylus direct. If your deck is no longer in production, they may still have some older needles in stock. If they cannot help you they can advise on where to continue your search.

A turntable needle is a fragile item and it needs to be looked after to prevent damage. Unless you are fitting the stylus to your deck when you buy it, you should store it in its box. Always retain your purchase invoice in case you want to exchange the needle or claim a refund.




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