Yes, you can use isopropyl alcohol to clean your stylus. Isopropyl alcohol is a great solvent for removing dirt, dust, and other contaminants from your stylus. Simply apply a small amount of alcohol to a clean cloth and wipe the stylus clean.
No, all cartridges do not fit all headshells. Each headshell is designed to fit a specific type of cartridge. For example, a headshell designed for a phonograph cartridge will not fit a headshell for a turntable cartridge.
No, all needles do not fit all turntables. Each turntable has its own specific needle that is required for that model. Trying to use a different needle on a turntable can damage both the turntable and the needle, and may even void the warranty. When purchasing a new turntable, be sure to also purchase the correct needle for that model.
There are a few factors that can affect how your vinyl sounds, and one of them is the type of needle you use. Some people believe that using a needle with a finer tip will result in a warmer sound, while a needle with a thicker tip will produce a clearer sound. There is no right or wrong answer here, it really comes down to personal preference. Ultimately, the best way to find out which needle sounds best to you is to experiment with different types and see what you like the best.
4.7/5
Works will all vinyl records; 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
Simple, effortless installation
3 pack Turntable Replacement needles
High quality ceramic needles - direct Victrola Replacement
Compatible with ITCDS-6000, ITRR-501, ITUT-5000, ITVS-200B, ITVS-750, ITVS-750B, ITVS-760B, V50-200, VTA-200B, VTA-220B, VTA-300B, VTA-600B, VTA-750 & VTA-750B
$234
The mispronunciation of the names Victrola and (the other name I cannot remember). However, the cabinet and everything inside of it are well-made and of good quality.Whereas most TV remotes feature an ON button, the remote you receive for this particular model has a bright green button.OFF switch However, this green button here is for OPENING. PULL the CD drive drawer closed.Even with just a 2' wire antenna strung to our venetian blinds, the FM receiver appears to be fairly responsive.They don't tell you that you must tilt the LP and shove it out the slot at the back in order to put a wide LP (standard size) on the turntable. They could only put an LP in the top cover in that fashion.However, what matters most is that MY WIFE IS HAPPY WITH IT.
4.6/5
Features Audio-Technica’s unique dual moving magnet construction
Para-toroidal coil construction assures an excellent sonic clarity and wide channel separation
Compatible with linear tracking turntables with T4P plug-in connectors, no matter the brand
0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical cartridge designed specifically to fit linear format P-mount turntables
$234
Because it's simple to install the cartridge and replace the stylus and has excellent sound dynamics, I've noticed this particular cartridge and stylus on many turntables. To get the most of this, a decent pre-amp is essential.It's not the greatest (I couldn't rationalize spending more than $80 on my first "big boy" turntable), but it's unquestionably among the best for the money and the best I could find at this specific price range. Avoid the conical-shaped stylus version of this (the one that looks the same but is black) if you want the optimum sound quality.Even though it will fit any p-mount tonearm, I had no trouble installing it on a Technics SL-Q30. The tracking will typically be faithful to the turntable's factory setting due to its relatively universal weight, though you might wish to buy a tonearm scale to set the tracking to the suggested weight (I set mine to 1.5g but some like it at 1.25).If you're not a die-hard audiophile and you're seeking for good sound, price, and usability, this is the way to go!
4.6/5
Comes with One Weight and Two Button Batteries, Enables You Longtime Standby
High Precision and Accurate Stylus Gauge for Accurate Stylus Force Adjustment
For MM/MC/MI and Piezoelectric Acoustical Pickup, Nonmagnetic, No Magnetic Field Adhesivity, Reading Reliable
Accurate Stylus Force is Important for Ensuring the Playback Result and Life of Your Valuable Records and Cartidge
Blue Backlight Display with High-quality Stainless Scale, Packaged with Superior Leather Sheath for Good Protection
$234
In light of the additional facts, I'm upgrading my initial review. To calibrate my tracking pressure, I first used an outdated digital scale that wasn't as accurate (to the tenth of a gram) as this one. I had gotten a lot of inconsistent readings from the two scales, but I've since realized that my second scale is inaccurately calibrated and has been giving me inaccurate readings (between 3 and 4 tenths of a gram too light) for years, which has resulted in my vtf being set a little bit too high. It sounded fine, however there were apparent problems with the cantilever bend, warped record compliance, etc. So I've made the decision to believe this scale. The scale appears to be well-made and is accurate to one tenth of a gram. Given numerous test objects, it is also accurate to within a few hundredths. This is excellent, especially considering the price. Since the measuring area where you would place the stylus is not perfectly straight, I am docking one star. From one side to the other, the metal measuring tab's height varies by 4 to 6 mm. I might have received a subpar one. In fact, Neoteck contacted me after I placed my previous review to see if there was anything they could do to fix the issue, which speaks highly of their overall customer service. I didn't comment because, at the time, I was sure I would just keep using my other scale and I was only down around $12, but I appreciate that they were prepared to replace products and even offered a refund. These days, it's uncommon to have customer service that is so frank. However, in actual use, the uneven measuring tab poses just a little concern because it appears that the dead center is exactly 5mm (as I can tell when I remove my mat and measure the stylus because it is roughly where it would be for regular playback). Additionally, it doesn't appear to change the measurement wherever you place the weight on the tab. The outcomes are the same; my main concern is getting my platter to the right height. Overall, good use of funds. You won't regret doing business with these people if you need a low-cost vtf scale.
4.5/5
For MM/MC/MI and Piezoelectric Acoustical Pickup, Nonmagnetic, No Magnetic Field Adhesivity, Reading Reliable
Accurate Stylus Force is Important for Ensuring the Playback Result and Life of Your Valuable Records and Cartidge
Blue Backlight Display with High-quality Stainless Scale, Packaged with Superior Leather Sheath for Good Protection
Comes with One Weight and Two Button Batteries, Enables You Longtime Standby
High Precision and Accurate Stylus Gauge for Accurate Stylus Force Adjustment
$234
In light of the additional facts, I'm upgrading my initial review. To calibrate my tracking pressure, I first used an outdated digital scale that wasn't as accurate (to the tenth of a gram) as this one. I had gotten a lot of inconsistent readings from the two scales, but I've since realized that my second scale is inaccurately calibrated and has been giving me inaccurate readings (between 3 and 4 tenths of a gram too light) for years, which has resulted in my vtf being set a little bit too high. It sounded fine, however there were apparent problems with the cantilever bend, warped record compliance, etc. So I've made the decision to believe this scale. The scale appears to be well-made and is accurate to one tenth of a gram. Given numerous test objects, it is also accurate to within a few hundredths. This is excellent, especially considering the price. Since the measuring area where you would place the stylus is not perfectly straight, I am docking one star. From one side to the other, the metal measuring tab's height varies by 4 to 6 mm. I might have received a subpar one. In fact, Neoteck contacted me after I placed my previous review to see if there was anything they could do to fix the issue, which speaks highly of their overall customer service. I didn't comment because, at the time, I was sure I would just keep using my other scale and I was only down around $12, but I appreciate that they were prepared to replace products and even offered a refund. These days, it's uncommon to have customer service that is so frank. However, in actual use, the uneven measuring tab poses just a little concern because it appears that the dead center is exactly 5mm (as I can tell when I remove my mat and measure the stylus because it is roughly where it would be for regular playback). Additionally, it doesn't appear to change the measurement wherever you place the weight on the tab. The outcomes are the same; my main concern is getting my platter to the right height. Overall, good use of funds. You won't regret doing business with these people if you need a low-cost vtf scale.
4.3/5
🎷HAVE YOUR VINYL PLAYING AGAIN - Spend a little money to get 4 pieces replacement stylus needles, it was relatively easy to install and gave you great improvement in sound over the old worn out stylus.
🎷WHAT YOU GET - 4 x Record Player Needles, 40-day money back, with friendly customer service.
🎷COMPATIBLE WITH MOST OF TURNTABLES - Anders Nicholson, Boytone, Capehart, Crosley, CROWN, Fisher, GPO, GRACE DIGITAL, ION, Innovative-Technology, Jensen, Leetac, Pfanstiehl, Radio Shack, Soundesign, Sanyo, THOMAS PACCONI, TechPlay, Teac, Toshiba, York Yorx.
🎷EASY TO INSTALL TURNTABLE STYLUS NEEDLE - With your hands can install it- No Tools Required.
🎷WEAR-RESISTANT AND DURABLE REPLACEMENT NEEDLE - Ruby tip with ABS composition, gives a more clear, smoother sound to the music and will not harm your cherished albums.
$234
To go with a record player I received as a gift, I purchased replacement needles. They should be useful if a replacement is required, I reasoned. She won't have to wait for them to be ordered and delivered; instead, she'll be able to change the needle right away.
4.3/5
A clean LP lets you hear the music you've been missing
Manual operation - turn your records by hand and save!
Safely removes dust, dirt, grease, grime and other unmentionables from record grooves
Prolongs the life of LPs and helps maintain their value
Features the same powerful high-performance vacuum motor as more expensive record cleaning models
$234
The Record Doctor V performs some tasks correctly and others incorrectly in its default configuration. You will find many helpful hints and pointers in the evaluations to assist you in developing your own strategy. The weak roller bearing underneath the bottom platter is small, poorly machined, and is essentially kept in place by a rubber band. Even worse, when a record is placed on top, it does not directly contact the vacuum slot because the thickness of the bearing is more than the size of the sub platter's cutout. Nothing is keeping it in place either, so any change in pressure will result in inadequate suction. The vacuum doesn't have enough suction to hold the record in position and draw it down on its own. This might be corrected with a guide and a fixed bearing.The KAB aftermarket bearing, which I will surely buy, is mentioned in many reviews. I rotate the record while also applying a little pressure with one hand. The record is at least now genuinely making contact with the vacuum. The provided brush and fluid present the second significant issue; the brush is way too small, with an abrasive end and a delicate end. The conflicting reports made me hesitant to even use the fluid. In the end, I used an SPIN-CLEAN STARTER KIT RECORD WASHER SYSTEM Mk2 to wash my records and remove any remaining moisture. I use TergiKleenTM Tergitol-based Fluid Concentrate and 100% distilled water to clean vintage vinyl records like a professional archivist. I have faith in it since the Library of Congress finds it to be acceptable. In any case, Record Doctor V and Spin Clean combine to produce excellent results. Consider the Milty 5036694022153 Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun, Blue, plus some Sleeve City Diskeeper 2.0 Anti-Static Record Sleeves (50 Pack) if you want to completely get rid of static.I've never used a vacuum cleaner before. Although it is loud, a shop vac is louder. The wand attachments you see on eBay offer too much room for error, and if you don't already own one, you still need to purchase a wet/dry vacuum. I've tried DIY fluids, wood glue, and the Spin Clean all by itself, but if you want to tackle the root of the issue rather than simply the symptoms, suction is the way to go. The Record Doctor V is a cost-effective way to do that, but if I had the money, I'd rather have a VPI 16.5 instead. If you're going to spend $500 on a Spin Clean, the right fluid, an antistatic gun, and an aftermarket bearing, you might as well save up the extra cash and get an automated solution.ONE LAST THOUGHT: To stop fluid from accumulating within the machine, I removed the drain stopper cap from the bottom. There hasn't been any news as of yet. I'm not sure if the fluid must reach a specific level or something, but this worries me much.
4/5
Replacement for: Boytone BT-17DJB,BT17DJM,BT-17DJS,BT-19DJB,BT-19DJM,BT-19DJS, BT-16DJB,BT-17TB,BT-17TBC,BT-21DJM-CDSP,BT-14TBB-SP,BT-BT-15TBSW,BT-TB-15TBSM,
Provides Thousands Of Rotations For Extended Playing Time
Pack of 2, Sapphire Tipped Ceramic Needle for Turntables, Comparable with Crosley , Pyle, Jensen, Teac and others. Perfect replacement, High quality needle, Provides Thousands of Rotations for Extended Playing Time
Replacement for: Crosley, CR6019A, CR8005A, CR6230A, CR7008A, CR6017, CR49, CR248, ION ICT04RS
Replacement for: Jensen, JTA 222, JTA 230, JTA 300, JTA 410, JTA 460, JTA 475, JTA 980, JMC 1250, JTA 470
$234
These worked perfectly with my portable ProduTrend player and were simple to install. They resemble prior tips in appearance, and I only observed a slight improvement in quality (hence, my rating of 4/5), but they arrived as promised, well-packaged, and in good condition, with covers over the tips to prevent damage.Despite using it frequently and on older records, I have had these for a long and have not observed any wear. I still keep the other one as a backup. Overall, I advise switching to them!
3.6/5
Plays 78 RPM Records
Geniune Crosley replacement needle
Diamond stylus needle
Needle provides thousands of rotations for extended playing time
ABS plastic composition
$234
Our Crosley Traveler record player's needle was broken because of me. Naturally, I went to Amazon (where I nearly always buy things from), and I saw they had the needle I needed there (NP4). Because of the inconsistent evaluations, I was a little uneasy, but I still decided to buy it. It arrived in a bubble-wrapped packet and on schedule. The item is so small that I was worried it would get destroyed, but everything turned out perfect! It sounds wonderful when clipped directly into the needle holder; I'm not sure what it's called. I'm very glad I found it and that it arrived swiftly at my house. All of my concerns were unfounded.
3.5/5
ABS plastic composition
Diamond stylus needle
Geniune Crosley replacement needle
Plays 3 Speeds - 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM Records
Needle provides thousands of rotations for extended playing time
$234
I can once more enjoy my music!They've finally given me the go-ahead to be in charge of the music for a family gathering! Then the younger cousin experiences a life-changing invention that he had never seen before. He must examine the spinning disk, just as any good two-year-old would. My record player's needle broke in that manner.Now, like any decent listener would, I looked for replacement needles for the player right away. However, the business does not produce any especially for my make. Best Buy is the next stop. They offer to let me purchase a new player at their store, but I declined and continued my search online. After doing extensive research, I located this product on Amazon. The product's compatibility with my Sylvania Turntable Record Player with USB Encoding, Black—rather than a Crosley player—was the only thing I was unsure about. With that price, I determined it was worthwhile. I was thrilled when the present arrived at my door! When I finally managed to remove the old needle and was able to play my albums once more, my mood only became better.Now that I prevent my cousin from using my record player, there are no issues.
Scratched records can damage the needle on your record player. The needle can get caught on the scratches and cause it to skip or jump. This can damage the needle and cause it to break. If you have a scratched record, it is best to replace it with a new one.
There are a few things to consider when choosing a turntable needle. The first is the type of cartridge you have. The second is the type of stylus you need. The third is the size of the needle. The fourth is the material the needle is made from. The fifth is the price. Type of cartridge: The two main types of cartridges are moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC). MM cartridges are less expensive and easier to replace. MC cartridges are more expensive but have better sound quality. Type of stylus: There are
If you're unsure if your cartridge is MM or MC, there are a few ways to tell. First, check the body of the cartridge. If it's a MM cartridge, it will usually be labeled as such. If it's a MC cartridge, it will often be labeled with the manufacturer's name or logo. Another way to tell is by looking at the stylus (needle). If the stylus is conical (looks like a cone), it's a MM cartridge. If the stylus is elliptical (looks like an oval), it's a
If your turntable cartridge is bad, you may notice that the sound quality is degraded, or there may be static or other interference. If you suspect that your cartridge is bad, you can try replacing the stylus or cleaning the cartridge. If neither of these solutions solves the problem, then the cartridge is likely bad and needs to be replaced.
If you're not sure if your needle is worn out, there are a few things you can check for. First, examine the needle point. If it's dull or damaged, it's probably time for a new one. You can also try running your fingernail along the side of the needle. If it feels rough, it's probably time for a new needle.
A record player needle is one of the most important parts of the player. It is the part that comes into contact with the record and is responsible for translating the vibrations of the record into sound. A good needle will result in better sound quality.
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