Members Super_Donut_Man Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 So I have been given my dads record old record player, but it needs a new needle. I looked online, but I would prefer to get it at a store locally, but I don't know where to look. Its an old Sony, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 So I have been given my dads record old record player, but it needs a new needle. I looked online, but I would prefer to get it at a store locally, but I don't know where to look. Its an old Sony, btw.Hard to make a recommendation without some more details. I'm assuiming you're looking for a moving magnet (MM) cartridge using a standard mount (as opposed to a "P-mount") and you don't want to spend too much money. Here are some classic choices: Ortofon OM-5E ($55)Sumiko Oyster ($55)Grado "Prestige Series" Black ($60) Look here for more details. With a cheap-ish turntable, you'll generally want to stay away from Shure cartridges as they tend to accentuate the highs, which makes them sound harsh and noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 5, 2009 CMS Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Then there's the issue of whether he's got anything with a record-player input/RIAA preamp. Yes, the folks we all love to hate made the EQ standard..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted February 5, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 Ah crap sticks. I was hoping that this would be a cheap fix. Thanks for reminding me of the audio input thing (funny thing is we had the radio hooked up through that input and we could never understand why it never sounded right). I used to have a power/pre stereo growing up that had that input, I gotta check my current setup. Might just get a new one, or take my brothers (which he really doesn't use, but will complain the second I touch it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted February 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 7, 2009 So I just pulled this thing out (underneath a Betamax player ). Its a Sony PS-LX5. Everything is in tact, Now I just have to go to best buy and get the needle (they sell the replacement still) and get a receiver to hook up to my speakers, then I am good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members g.ghost Posted February 8, 2009 Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 Once you get that thing working and throw on a record, get ready for the snap crackel & pop. I dug out an old album and threw it on the turntable a few months ago and couldn't believe all the nasty noises that came out of the scratched record. It's amazing how far technology has taken us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BikerOnBass Posted February 8, 2009 Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 Once you get that thing working and throw on a record, get ready for the snap crackel & pop. I dug out an old album and threw it on the turntable a few months ago and couldn't believe all the nasty noises that came out of the scratched record. It's amazing how far technology has taken us.Your forgot the rule; have a beer and a shot prior to spinning up vinyl on the turnatable. Stop and think about it, turntables were usually used at parties and that's why they sounded so much better, er, uh, back then....lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted February 8, 2009 Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 Once you get that thing working and throw on a record, get ready for the snap crackel & pop. I dug out an old album and threw it on the turntable a few months ago and couldn't believe all the nasty noises that came out of the scratched record. It's amazing how far technology has taken us. True About technology ...but I have a lot of records that are clean and don't make any crackle some of which are 30 odd years old. I think records out last tapes and cds. And there is nothing like pulling a record out of this big piece of art work and putting it on a turn table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted February 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 Once you get that thing working and throw on a record, get ready for the snap crackel & pop. I dug out an old album and threw it on the turntable a few months ago and couldn't believe all the nasty noises that came out of the scratched record. It's amazing how far technology has taken us. Yeah, but if they are new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members someotherguy Posted February 8, 2009 Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 True About technology ...but I have a lot of records that are clean and don't make any crackle some of which are 30 odd years old. I think records out last tapes and cds. And there is nothing like pulling a record out of this big piece of art work and putting it on a turn table I like vinyl as well, even without hi-fi equipment. I'm not saying it's better than CD, just also good. Having went from early childhood in the 80's until the past few years without listening to vinyl, I'm still shocked at how good some of my records in better shape sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted February 8, 2009 Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 Once you get that thing working and throw on a record, get ready for the snap crackel & pop. I dug out an old album and threw it on the turntable a few months ago and couldn't believe all the nasty noises that came out of the scratched record. It's amazing how far technology has taken us.This isn't a problem if you take care of your vinyl. If it's clean and static free, then it will be totally silent. I won't even mention scratches, since they simply should not be there in the first place. An LP that's been abused will sound like garbage. But if you know how to care for your vinyl (including how to set up and maintain your needle/cartridge) then you won't run into these kinds of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted February 8, 2009 Members Share Posted February 8, 2009 I like vinyl as well, even without hi-fi equipment. I'm not saying it's better than CD, just also good. Having went from early childhood in the 80's until the past few years without listening to vinyl, I'm still shocked at how good some of my records in better shape sound. You're also hearing the mix without the clipping and over-compression you get with CD's. It's interesting when you listen to music through a nice stereo and you can actually detect dynamics. C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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