Friday, August 12, 2016

By John Sanders


A large number of music lovers own collections of vinyl records and they will require a turntable to play them on. Compact discs and digital audio is now very popular and many parts for record decks are becoming harder to find. When you looking to buy record player needles, there are various places to search, where you can find a suitable replacement.

A high quality stylus is an extremely important part of your record deck due to the fact that it translates the music from the grooves in the record into audible sound. A very old or badly damaged needle will never produce a good quality audio and it could also damage to your valuable records. There are many types of stylus and it very important to find a well established supplier when you are ordering and buying.

The best place to find a suitable replacement stylus is a professional audio store in your neighborhood. These shops will usually have a very good selection of needles in stock for decks that are currently in production and for some older equipment. If the store is unable to sell you a suitable match, they will usually be able to order one from a manufacturer for you.

Internet retailers are also worth checking out and there are a lot of web based suppliers to choose from. Before you place an online order, you will need a serial number or manufacturer name to make it easier to search through their lists of stock. If you cannot find the technical information, many of the web retailers will take an emailed photo of your stylus and try to find a match.

If a store or internet retailer cannot help you, it can be worth looking at an internet auction site. Many of the sites will have needles in their auctions and you can make an offer or place a bid. If you are unsure about an item you wish to bid on, you can contact the seller to ask for more details, before you commit.

Manufacturers can also be worth contacting by email and a large number of them will be able to supply you with a replacement stylus. If your turntable is no longer made, they may still have older parts in stock, including needles. If they are not able to find you a stylus, they may be able to recommend a retailer where you may find one.

If you can use an original stylus from a manufacturer it is always better to do so. There are firms that make styluses to suit many different decks and these aftermarket items will often suffice but some caution is needed when using these. When you are shopping for a needle it is a good idea to have the old one with you to compare it with the new one.

Turntable styluses are fragile items and it is essential to care for them in the correct way. When you buy a stylus it should be kept safely in its box until you are ready to fit it to your deck. Always keep any purchase receipts in case you have to exchange or return a needle or claim a refund.




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