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needle replacement

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    Help replacing needle Yorx M2686

    Hello, I just bought a Yorx M2686 and I'm having a hard time pulling the needle out. The modle of the needle, according to what I found, is a 711-D7M If anyone could help me I would immensely appreciate it.
  2. akadrhouse

    Needle for my vintage turntable.

    First of all, I am a complete noob to turntables. As in, so noobish that I was reading today the difference between a cartridge, headshell, and needle (stylis?). With regards to units I would play through, it would always be through Vintage Sansui or Marantz units that I have rebuilt. I got...
    • akadrhouse
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    • cartridge needle replacement technics 1300 mk2 turntable
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. Kikuro

    Need help changing needle/cartridge

    Hi, newbie here. I’ve a sansui p-900 and very recently bought a replacement needle for it. It’s a t4p AT - I can’t exactly remember the model, but when I replaced the needle and started playing records a lot of them were skipping/repeating. Tried the same record on the earlier needle and it was...
    • Kikuro
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    • needle replacement sansui
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Sci525

    Buying new stylus for untested cartridge?

    I've just gotten a table with a Shure M95ED cart without stylus. I know nothing about its history. I'm interested in getting a new JICO stylus for it, but I'm worried about investing $70+ in a new needle without knowing if the cart is OK. From your experience, is this a concern? Is it worth...
    • Sci525
    • Thread
    • m95ed needle replacement stylus replacement
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Raphaz

    Ortofon OM – Substitutes

    Anybody knows of a good quality substitute for the Ortofon OM-30 or OM-20 stylus? Trying to upgrade the needle that originally came with the Concord Pro S – I'd like to get more detail, wider soundstage, more clarity... (it's for a Technics TT). Any experiences in terms of reliability and...
    • Raphaz
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle replacement om-20 om-30 ortofon replacement stylus substitute technics sl-q3 turntable
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Denon DP-60l No Needle

    So, I've had this record player for like 20 years, It's been sitting at my parents house since I didn't really have a good listening space. But I just moved into a condo with a great room for it. It went out of use when the needle gave out, and I brought it to a specialty shop in the 90's and...
  7. Stabone454

    Pioneer PL-520 stylus recommendations

    hello! I have a pioneer PL-520 turntable (pictured) and it’s time for a new needle. This unit gets quite a bit of use and I am wondering what the group would recommend for a good sounding, and lasting needle At a reasonable price? At the moment it is paired with a HK-330 and Sansui SP-2500...
    • Stabone454
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    • music needle replacement pioneer stylus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Sanyo TP 626

    Hi all Just bought this old TT. Have not owned any sort of TT before, so pretty new to the Game. I am thinking of making this a project TT. That being said, can anyone give a list of compatable cartridges / needles that I can use with this TT. Or can I just use anyone ? It says to use...
    • Lobozoo
    • Thread
    • cartiridge needle needle replacement project sanyo stylus tp 626
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. F

    Vintage Stylus vs Nagakao MP?

    Just picked up a technics sl-q2 (i love it) off of craigslist. The seller was super nice and informed me that the stylus may need replacing. He was giving a fair price though, so i bought it, brought it home and was delighted by the sound. The cartridge fitted on the turntable was a Shure m91ed...
    • Famis
    • Thread
    • nagakao needle replacement phono cartridge shure
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. B

    Audio Technica AT-95 needle replacement advice for TEAC TN-300

    I just purchased a used TEAC TN-300 with a broken needle (image attached). The cartridge is fine. I've found the green plastic needle housing replacement for about $30, though I see other needles out there that look like they'll fit. Can anyone advise on which might sound best or be a slight...
    • breitung1
    • Thread
    • at-95 audio technica needle replacement teac tn-300
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
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