Monday, July 4, 2016

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.

A good quality stylus is one of the most important parts of a record deck because it translates the grooves in the vinyl into the sound you hear. An old or damaged stylus will never produce quality audio and it could also cause a huge amount of damage to your records. There are many different types of needle and it important to find a reputable supplier when you are buying.

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.

The net is a very useful place to buy your needles and there are a large number of online suppliers that carry huge stocks. You will need to spend some time browsing their web site to find a match and it is useful if you have a manufacturer and model number. Many of the web based retailers can find you a match if you send in a good quality photo of your old stylus.

If one of the web retailers or a high street store is unable to help it is worth checking the internet auction sites. The majority of sites will have needles listed and waiting for bids. If you are uncertain about an item, you should email the seller and ask them for some more information, before you place your bids.

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.

If you know the manufacturer of your needle, it can be worth speaking to them and many will sell direct to the public. The factory will usually have a very good stock of all of items that they have produced in the past. If they do not have one for you they can often recommend another supplier.

When you buy your new needle it is essential to care for it in the correct way. If you are not fitting it immediately, you should keep it in the box until you are ready to use it. Always keep your purchase receipts in case you need to return a faulty stylus or exchange it for another one.




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