Should I replace a turntable needle or cartridge?

On the audible side, your records won’t sound as good if your stylus is old or damaged. And if you buy a used turntable, you should always replace its stylus. You don’t know the condition of a used stylus, or how it’s been used, and a damaged stylus could damage your records. The risk isn’t worth it.

Can you replace turntable needles?

Replacing the needle on your turntable is not an impossible task. With proper research and practice, it is something you can easily do on your own, and save a lot of money. But you do need to make sure you know what you are doing, before you attempt this.

What kind of turntable needle do I need for a Sony stylus?

New turntable needle for the SONY D1507AT-3 phono stylus. New turntable needle for the SONY N-129D phono stylus. New turntable needle for the SONY N-130G phono stylus. New turntable needle for the SONY N-6516 phono stylus. New turntable needle for the SONY ND-100G phono stylus.

What is the turntable needle for a Stanton 600E phono cartridge?

Turntable needle for STANTON 600AL phono cartridge. Turntable needle for STANTON 600E phono cartridge. Turntable needle for STANTON 600EE phono cartridge. Turntable needle for STANTON 60XE phono cartridge. Turntable needle for STANTON 61EE phono cartridge. Turntable needle for STANTON 641EE phono cartridge.

What happens when you change the needle on a turntable?

When you visually compare the needle picture that our site matches to your model but have no visual match to your old needle, then someone likely changed the cartridge on you. If you suspect this, email us CLEAR pictures of your needle and/or cartridge. But, if you find a number on the cartridge, go to

Where can I find the needle on my Sony record player?

If you suspect this, email us CLEAR pictures of your needle and/or cartridge. But, if you find a number on the cartridge, go to Search SONY 2 Record Player Needle, Cartridge & Idler parts. Search SONY 102 Record Player Needle, Cartridge & Idler parts. Search SONY 151 Record Player Needle, Cartridge & Idler parts.