Friday, August 12, 2016

Sourcing And Purchasing Record Player Needles

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.

The internet is also a great place to find and buy your needles and there are a large number of reputable online suppliers. You will need to take some time to browse their lists of stock to locate a suitable match and it is helpful to have the serial number of your existing needle. Most of the web based suppliers can also find a needle if you send them a decent photo of your stylus which can be useful for older items that are no longer made.

If a web retailer or audio dealer is unable to help, you can check some of the internet auction sites that are available. Most of these sites will have a list of styluses which are waiting for offers or bids. If you are not certain about a particular item, you can email the seller and ask for more information before placing your online bid.

If you know the name of the company that made your stylus, it is worth contacting them directly, and many will sell you a replacement. The factories will usually have good stocks needles that they have produced including very old items. If they do not have one in stock that is suitable, they will often recommend another retailer or supplier that may help you.

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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