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Replacement Needle

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:02 pm
by Gmari
Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a replacement needle for my USB turntable? Like a dope I snapped the needle clean off.
Thanks
George

Re: Replacement Needle

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:09 pm
by kozikowski
Contact the manufacturer. Don't bet the farm on finding one. You bought a throw-away turntable. I recently paid for a cartridge and stylus for my high-end turntable what you paid for the whole turntable.

People sometimes post here when their throw-away turntable needs throwing away a little too soon.

That brings up a possibility. Usually, the USB service fails. You should contact the supplier and try to find a dead turntable where the stylus is still OK. Judging by the forum postings, there were a lot of those.

Koz

Re: Replacement Needle

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:03 pm
by waxcylinder
If your TT is an ION/Numark you should be in luck - I seem to remember that thay stock replacment styli

WC

Re: Replacement Needle

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:12 pm
by Gmari
I found a replacement stylus from the 'needle Dr.'. I'll post the link once I receive it and confirm that it actually fits. Thanks for the replies.
George

Re: Replacement Needle

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:56 am
by waxcylinder
Slightly Off-Topic: I used to use a company based in Southern England for cartridges and Stylus repairs/replacement who called themselves "Expert Pickups Ltd." - for some strange reason thay have changed their trading name ........

WC

Re: Replacement Needle

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:58 pm
by Gmari
Purchased the stylus from the needle doctor on line and it was a great transaction. Cost was about $37. It actually is the correct one. THanks to all who replied.
George