Saturday, March 5, 2016

A Look At The 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.

The quality of sound produced by a turn table can be increased by acquiring a new stylus. The type of sound produced by the turntable is related its type. Spherical and conical ones are most common, but their sound production is of low quality compared to elliptical type.

A needle that has the smallest tip has the best sound production. This is due to the fact that it fits on the groove completely and trucks with minimal problems. When buying consider the type that causes minimal wear on the groove and also has very close contact with the groove. This increases its chances of long-life while enhancing high-quality music production.

The quality of sound production is proportional to the cost. Those that produce a sound of high quality are more expensive compared to others. Excellent care is very essential in determining the longevity of the system. It should be protected from dust and small debris otherwise, it will be damaged. In the case of dust particles the stylus is cleaned by use of special cleaning brushes. During replacement of turntables stylus, the following are fundamental. Force gauge, tweezers, a replacement cartilage, steady hands, screw driver, a pair of needle-nose pliers-and the replacement needle.

Before starting the process of replacement, check whether the cartilage is removable from its carrier and then remove it. Confirm the make and the model of components you are dealing with and check for those you want to replace with. Try to remove the stylus with the hand by a soft pull but if not possible, use needle-nose-pliers.

Use the screw-driver to remove the old cartilage from its carrier and insert the new one. During the process of installing it, remove the needle. On fitting, the cartilage then rewires the system. The needle is the inserted at this stage. Then its carrier is reinstalled. The markings on the gauge of the turntable are then used to align the needle. Tighten the nuts securing the cartilage to its carrier.

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.

It is very essential to look at the following when purchasing turntables. Look at your budget keenly, and then buy what the budget allows. Decide whether to buy direct drive or a belt drive turntable. Some prefer automatic to manual. Make your choice on this. The cartilage in turntable should also be looked at before buying.




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