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What To Consider When Buying A Replacement Turntable Stylus

By Gary Mitchell


Turntables are of different prices because they differ in features. They are revolving plates that hold phonographic record when being played. The needle is made up of a diamond tip that originates from the cartilage and moves around the record groove. Replacement turntable stylus that is a new one enhances high-quality sound production. And an old and a worn out needle is likely to damage the record and also produce a sound of low quality.

A new needle is required to improve the quality of sound of the system. Because they are of many types, the type purchased can affect the quality of sound produced. Those that are elliptical produce sound of higher quality compared to those that are spherical and conical though they are the most common.

The stylus with a tiny tip is the choice of many. This is because it fits into the groove appropriately. Buy one that has high contact with groove but minimal wear on the grove. This ensures that the sound is of high quality and also extends the life of the record.

The cost of a needle is the highest for those with highest sound quality. Good care together with appropriate protection is crucial in determining the duration of service offered by it. Protect it from coming into close contact with small debris and dust particles that damages it. There are special brushes that enhance the cleaning of the stylus. Materials and tools used during turntables replacement are. Tweezers, a replacement cartilage, screw-driver, steady hands, force gauge, replacement needle and a pair of needle-nose-pliers.

On commencing the process, check whether the cartridge carrier is removable. If it is, then remove it. Then confirm the model and make of the stylus and the turntable. Then confirm from the electronics shops whether there are parts to replace them. The old needle is removed by use of hand but if it is not possible to use needle-nose-pliers. Then insert the new one into the cartilage by just a simple press into the cartilage.

The new cartilage should be placed into the carrier once the old one is removed. You ought to remove the needle before installing it. Then rewiring should be done after its re-installation. After all, that then re-insert the needle. Then the next stage involves the fitting of its carrier into the original position. The aligning of the stylus is done using the gauge on the turntable. The nuts holding the cartilage to its carrier are then tightened.

Then set the best tracking force to enhance efficiency. The dial is adjusted to most appropriate tracking force for those having an inbuilt scale for tracking force. The arm height is set in such a way that it is parallel to the surface of the platter on play. By this time, the system should be playing high-quality sound than before during the replacement.

When buying a turn table you should consider the following. The amount you have. Then make a wise selection between a belt drive and a direct drive turntable. Decide whether to have an automatic or a manual turntable. Then carefully study the cartilage within the turntable.




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