http://www.stylusplus.co.uk/garrard-2025-record-player-stylus-5842-p.asp
I would not let it anywhere near my records,
/sreten.
I would not let it anywhere near my records,
/sreten.Thanks sreten. I'm a little embarrassed I didn't find that on a google search.
It looks a little different to the one I've taken off, but it's worth a short (assuming the rest of the unit is in working order).
I'm mainly wanting to record a couple of old records I have, as I've not spun a black circle in many years. Any reason why you wouldn't throw your vinyl at it (and by 'it' do you mean the stylus or the unit as a whole)?
It looks a little different to the one I've taken off, but it's worth a short (assuming the rest of the unit is in working order).
I'm mainly wanting to record a couple of old records I have, as I've not spun a black circle in many years. Any reason why you wouldn't throw your vinyl at it (and by 'it' do you mean the stylus or the unit as a whole)?
Based on the high 5 - 8g tracking force there aren't any records I would trust to it either. Ceramic cartridges aren't generally known for their fidelity, and because of their high tracking force were often hard on records. For best performance they require a pretty high input impedance as well.
I'd look for a cheap and cheerful table with a magnetic cartridge on it whether or not you are archiving to digital. (or whatever)
I'd look for a cheap and cheerful table with a magnetic cartridge on it whether or not you are archiving to digital. (or whatever)
Hi,
The cartridge fitted may not be the same and that sylus might not fit.
My nick-name for such turntables is "acme groove cutter" - self explanatory.
Sound quality is poor and I doubt you have a correct high impedance
input for a ceramic cartridge, it will work into a RIAA stage but likely
overload it.
The only truck I have with such devices is fixing /servicing radiograms
etc where the associated (usually low) record collection is already lost
to high fidelity.
If its only a couple of records I'd find someone to do it for you, its not
as simple as it seems and they likely will have more suitable equipment.
/sreten.
The cartridge fitted may not be the same and that sylus might not fit.
My nick-name for such turntables is "acme groove cutter" - self explanatory.
Sound quality is poor and I doubt you have a correct high impedance
input for a ceramic cartridge, it will work into a RIAA stage but likely
overload it.
The only truck I have with such devices is fixing /servicing radiograms
etc where the associated (usually low) record collection is already lost
to high fidelity.
If its only a couple of records I'd find someone to do it for you, its not
as simple as it seems and they likely will have more suitable equipment.
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