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  • John Holmes
    Super Senior Member
    • Aug 2000
    • 2707
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    Phono Needles

    Does anyone know the average life of the needle on turntables? And when you can tell that you need one? I could use some help.




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    • ThomasW
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      • Aug 2000
      • 10980
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      Man it's been along time since I had to answer one of these

      This is completely dependant on the tracking weight and how clean the records are kept. The only real way to check is with a magnifying glass looking for wear.




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        • John Holmes
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          • Aug 2000
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          Thanks ThomasW. I bought this turntable (Sony direct drive) ten years ago complete with cartridge/needle. That was two states (moves) ago so, the paper work is gone. Looks like it's time to buy a magnifying glass! Thanks again.




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            • ThomasW
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              • Aug 2000
              • 10980
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              John

              If it's that old, yes it needs a new needle




              theAudioWorx
              Klone-Audio

              IB subwoofer FAQ page

              "Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-Bresson
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                • John Holmes
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                  • Aug 2000
                  • 2707
                  #5
                  Yea, that's what I figured too. I will start the hunt!




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