Record player (turntable) question for newbie!

pjradio wrote:

dont see many of those offset heads anymore...If it was me, I'd just unscrew the old one off & put on a whole new head/cartridge...(assuming the mount is what I would call a standard)..I use Shure, but there are many others to choose from. ..Try Guitar Center, they have tons...also, might want to look into a stylus/cartridge/headshell combo..one thats already put together...if not, those little screws & wires can be a pain, especially if your not used to doing it before...my2cents...HAVE FUN!

I dunno. It looks to me like you can just plug in a p-mount cartridge (after the aforementioned thorough cleaning) and call it a day.

pjradio wrote:

fair enough, but I'd at least get a new stylus...who knows what that old one has been through...nothing can screw up a BS White Vinyl faster than an old, rough stylus

OK, yeah. But I'm pretty sure any new cartridge is going to come with a stylus. So that's what I meant.

skanji32 wrote:

Can I go into any record store and get a p-mount thingy?

How much should it cost?

Does that include a needle as well?

If you have a record store around you that also sells turntables you should clean yours up and take it to them and ask them if they have a 'CARTRIDGE' that fits ... They may even hook it up and make sure everything is working properly... So far all you need is a Cartridge and the type/style of Cartridge that is compatible with your turntable is called a P-Mount Cartridge.... I would check out the record shops. Since you're new to turntables and vinyl, it will be a lot easier for someone that can get their hands on the gear and show you what to do and what not to do..

skanji32 wrote:

100 should do it for everything??

that should be plenty....including cleaning supplies

skanji32 wrote:

Giving this place a call tomorrow:
https://www.planetofsoundonline.com/services/

Assuming this $25 deal is good, but will have to actually buy the cartridge itself...

Cartridge mounting and setup (basic). $25.00
How many people have accidentally broken the stylus on their new cartridge trying to install it? We take away the worry and do it for you. Includes alignment, antiskate, and stylus pressure adjustment. This service is free when you buy a turntable from us.

Cartridge mounting and setup (advanced). $50.00
Includes alignment, antiskate, stylus pressure and VTA adjustment.

:thumbup: ...however I have never broken a stylus...seems like that would be hard to do...its a male/female installation...(as Beavis/Butthead crack-up)

skanji32 wrote:

pjradio wrote:

skanji32 wrote:

Giving this place a call tomorrow:
https://www.planetofsoundonline.com/services/

Assuming this $25 deal is good, but will have to actually buy the cartridge itself...

Cartridge mounting and setup (basic). $25.00
How many people have accidentally broken the stylus on their new cartridge trying to install it? We take away the worry and do it for you. Includes alignment, antiskate, and stylus pressure adjustment. This service is free when you buy a turntable from us.

Cartridge mounting and setup (advanced). $50.00
Includes alignment, antiskate, stylus pressure and VTA adjustment.

:thumbup: ...however I have never broken a stylus...seems like that would be hard to do...its a male/female installation...(as Beavis/Butthead crack-up)

lol! Where do you get your cleaning supplies from, or is it basic soap and water?

good question...mine has never been that dirty...don't know if i'd use soap...maybe a hair-dryer first to blow stuff off & then just a damp rag?....anybody else?...Bueller?

jshin wrote:

You should be fine using windex to clean it up... Maybe try and use a lint free cloth and spray the cleaner on to the cloth and then wipe it down with a dry cloth once you're done with the cleaning.

gotta clear out the guts too...take platter off, see if its dirty & clean that too

JTH wrote:

I have never personally broken a stylus, but our cleaning lady has done it not once, not twice, but thrice when she was dusting the turntable.

OK, I probably sound like some elitist fuck blaming "the help" here but really, three times? COME ON!

that sux...hope the beating didn't leave too many marks! (jk) does yours have one of those LOCK-DOWN Arm clips?