Monday, October 24, 2016

Looking For Replacement Turntable Cartridges

By Karen Wood


Owners of vinyl record collections will also have a record player which they will use when listening to their music. All types of audio equipment will suffer from faults and wear and sometimes a component will need to be replaced. When you are trying to find suitable replacement turntable cartridges there are a few options and a little homework is required before you order and buy.

Your record deck cartridge is a very important component as it is the physical connection between the vinyl disc and the audio equipment. When the small needle has worn out or has been damaged it will not produce a good sound. A damaged cartridge will also damage your vinyl records and in severe cases it will render them unplayable.

There are two main types of cartridge that are available and these are mono or stereo. The prices you pay will depend on the quality of the item and they start at around 25 dollars rising to thousands for the handmade ones. The basic rule is to purchase the best quality that your budget will allow and you should be able to find one that is affordable.

You can buy cartridges from various places and a good starting point is a specialist audio store which you can find in most large towns and cities. One of the advantages of using a high street store is that the staff will be on hand to advise you. If a store does not have your item in stock they can usually order one from a manufacturer.

Browsing the web can also produce results and there are many suppliers that advertise their stock online. You can look through their stock on the web site and it will help if you have the make and model of your existing cartridge. The majority of internet sites will contain useful information and you can contact them if you need assistance before you order.

The web sites for the internet suppliers are also useful as they list their items with color pictures which make it easier to compare your item with their stock. Many cartridges are similar in appearance but they will not all be the same. If you do not know which on to buy then you should email or call them and ask for their professional advice.

You can also get in touch with the manufacturer of your turntable and they may be able to supply you with replacement components. Contacting the factory is especially useful if you are looking for a hard to find item or a product that is no longer available in stores. If they do not sell to the public they will recommend one of their authorized outlets where you can buy.

A record deck cartridge is fragile and it will need to be protected against damage. When you buy a new one and are not fitting it immediately then it should be left in the packaging until you intend to install it. It is useful to keep the receipt for your purchase which will be required if you have to exchange, return or claim a refund on an item.




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