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Sourcing And Buying Turntable Needles

By Barbara Stevens


Many people enjoy collecting vinyl records and will use a record deck to play their music on. Compact discs, mp3 players and streaming are now popular and buying parts for a record player is sometimes hard. When you are sourcing turntable needles there are various places to find them after a little research has been done.

The needle is an extremely important component of part record player due to the fact that it transfers the sound from the actual vinyl disc to the speakers. When needles are damaged or have become worn through use, they will produce and inferior sound and will often damage the records. There is a huge range of styluses to choose from and you will need to find a good supplier when you are making a purchase.

The best place to start when you are looking for a stylus is to visit a professional audio retailer in your local area. The majority of these shops will have a selection of needles for decks currently in production and for some old or obsolete models. If the store is unable to find a suitable match, they can contact one of the manufacturers, and order one for you.

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.

Web based auction sites can also produce good results and many needles will be open to bids. The web pages will have a color photograph so that you can compare your old stylus to any potential purchases. Before you bid on needle, it is a good idea to contact the seller to make certain it is of the correct specification.

Junk stores and charity shops can often be a good place to find audio equipment and most record decks will be sold with a stylus. These stores a particularly useful if you are searching for an older needle that is no longer made or sold by retailers. Prices in these shops are quite low and some big money savings can often be made.

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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