Wednesday, September 28, 2016

By Mark Smith


The great vinyl revival is making phonographs trendy again. Generation x and y know this as a record player. This flash back to the past thing is encouraging people to still own turntables and listen to current music with what is supposedly an artifact if compared to what technology has to offer today. Strange on this age of high technology people are regressing to older machines.

These players are a more complex device to play music with. Turntables need to be kept in top shape. Parts like record player needles, also known as stylus, need cleaning and replacement from time to time. Keeping the the whole device in pristine condition assures that the record played on the turntable will always sound great.

The first important step is to find the right replacement. It is vital that the new purchased needle is compatible with the machine. Check any instruction documents that are included with the turntable upon its purchase. This may contain information of what specific parts are used. Best to message a phonograph specialty shop, in case the specifications are not provided. Inquire a specialist when you have an antique.

Other materials needed for replacing the needle are the nose pliers and a can of compressed air. The nose pliers are just used in case that it gets stuck . Clean the cartridge before placing the new tip in, with the compressed air. These materials are not exactly necessary, but there maybe situations they might be needed.

Make sure to turn off the machine before disassembling it. This includes the speakers and the built in preamp, if there is any. Remove the tone arm with the lock or lever function. Some cartridge carriers can be removed from the arm so it is easier to locate the part that needs replacement.

Once you get a hold of the needle, carefully remove it by hand. The pliers help give a tighter grip on the stylus if it cannot be done by hand. Just be certain that the force is strong enough for a grip but not too strong to destroy the old tip.

Once you have successfully removed it, make sure to separate the old needle from the new one. Spray the cartridge with the can of compressed air where the old needle is placed. This makes sure there is no dust or debris that remains in the there.

If there are any particular instructions that came when you purchased the new part, then follow the given directions. The new stylus inserts into the same area from the old one in the exact same spot. Place the fresh needle gently without forcing it in making sure that the pointy end is facing down.

Test the turntable to see if replacing the tip was the issue. Put in a vinyl record and check for abnormalities in sound . There are many other factors that can affect the sound the phonograph produces. If there are still any irregularities, then it could be a different part of the machine. If the problem persists, consult a turntable doctor.




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