How do I change my Audio Technica stylus?
Place the tonearm at rest and hold down gently for stability. Grab the stylus body from the front and pull down from the top of the stylus towards the turntable. The stylus body should start to come loose. Once it comes unhinged, pull the stylus towards you.
How do I choose a record stylus?
What to Look for in a Cartridge. Stylus shape: The shape of the stylus affects how it makes contact with the record groove. The narrower the contact radius, the better the stylus will be able to track modulations in the groove. The two most common shapes of styli are conical and elliptical.
Is elliptical stylus better than conical?
Technically, there is no “better” when deciding between a conical stylus or an elliptical stylus. A conical stylus might suit those who favor feasibility and lower prices. Meanwhile, an elliptical stylus is better used by music-lovers who want an improved phase response and lower distortion.
How long does an Audio Technica stylus last?
When does a turntable stylus need to be replaced? Most manufacturers recommend changing your stylus at around 1000 hours of record playing time. So if you’re using your turntable for an hour or so per day on average, ideally you should be changing the stylus every couple of years.
When should I replace my stylus?
If you have purchased a used turntable and aren’t sure how many hours of usage the unit has, you should replace the stylus immediately. If you can hear audible hiss or static where there was none previously on your favorite album, it’s time for a new replacement stylus.
Will any stylus work with any turntable?
If you plan to replace only the stylus, then all you need to do is find a compatible stylus with the desired needle shape. While the manufacturer likely has its own selection to pick from, other companies make and sell replacement styli for all different models of turntables.
Are all turntable stylus the same?
The stylus is a complicated beast; a stylus is generally one of four types. The difference is in the shape of the tip of the diamond and how it sits in the grooves of your records. There are four main stylus shapes, excluding a stylus for 78 RPM records.
Which stylus shape is best?
Hyperelliptical Stylus Also known as shibata, fine line, or stereohedron, hyperelliptical styli take the elliptical design further for greater contact with the record. When properly aligned, hyperelliptical styli offer fantastic high-frequency performance, longer tip life, improved tracking, and low record wear.
How do I know if my stylus is elliptical?
The Elliptical stylus has two radii, the front radius being wider than the side radius. This allows the stylus to ride in the center of the groove, like the conical stylus, while the smaller side radius can more accurately track higher frequencies.