Methods Of Replacing Record Player Needles

By Gregory Olson


An individual can actually know that the needle of the machine is destroyed when some unfamiliar sounds get to be produced by the sound recorder. Basically an average vinyl machine with a fresh metal tip is mainly expected to be producing a very quality sound mostly regarded to as concert quality sound. If you notice some kind of muffling as well as distorted sound especially while playing then it is an indication that the record player needles is damaged.

An individual is actually expected to determine the metal tips that correctly fits into the machine by either looking at certain directories online or making consultation with any papers that come with the machine. Basically an individual is expected to follow some simple steps to assist him in changing these metal tips so that the vinyl records are at the top of their performance.

Apart from the new acquired metal tips consumers are also expected to make collection of needle nose pliers together with the canister of air which is compressed. There exists several compressed air options which are much common. These include Falc on dust off, Maxell Blast Away Air Duster, Three M Compressed air and the Endust Compressed Air Duster among others.

At times the compressed air is not usually very vital in the entire replacement process but this air is very useful especially in the cleaning process of the machine before this metallic tip is inserted. The needle nose pliers can come in handy especially if the metal tip is actually stuck in the machine cartridge or it becomes extremely difficult to grip. Before beginning the whole process it is extremely necessary to actually prepare the entire machine.

Preparation is usually in terms of ensuring that the device is switched off. The speakers attached to this vinyl machine, and the preamp also need to be turned off. After you have ensured that the player or machine is off then trace the location of the lock or the lever in that machine which is usually situated on the arm of the machine.

One of the most important factor while purchasing a new needle is basically the tip radius size. You will notice that the tip size is usually cut by use of a marker with regards to the speed of playing of the record that it will actually play.

Basically it is a common sense that an individual needs to actually consider both the quality as well as the value during the purchase. If you notice that the metal tip is usually sold at a very low price make sure you take enough time to know if it is made of diamond or sapphire.

It is usually a very wise idea if the individuals keep the old needle aside so as to avoid a mixing it with the new one. The other step is to try and insert the new metal tip into the cartridge. Individuals are usually advised to actually try and follow the instruction which come with the new metal tip in the installation process.




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