How do I choose a replacement 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.
How important is the headshell on a turntable?
Vinyl record playback with the right headshell creates the perfect tracking force on the vinyl, which means that the weight of the tonearm ensures that the styli track the records perfectly.
Can I put any cartridge on my turntable?
Turntables using moving coil cartridges typically don’t have a replaceable stylus, so you can expect to have to replace the entire cartridge. Also, some turntable models are only compatible with one cartridge type. Others offer flexibility by being able to work with either moving magnet or moving coil cartridges.
What are the benefits of removable headshells?
Having a removable headshell allows you to switch out your cartridge headshell for one that has a better weight to create high-quality sounds, especially if you are a DJ or an audiophile.
Can I replace the headshell and cartridge in one go?
When your headshell is removable, you can opt to replace both the headshell and the DJ cartridges in one go. This also makes it easier to change out the cartridge by removing the headshell and unscrewing the current one and replacing it with another.
What is a headshell on a Pro-Ject?
In fact, Pro-Ject has wooden signature headshells with adjustable azimuth. African blackwood, Asada cherry heartwood, boxwood, and more are also often used as material for headshells. The headshell of your turntable is located at the end of the tonearm and can be either detachable or fixed directly to the tonearm.
What is a headshell on a phono cartridge?
The headshell attaches the phono cartridge to the tonearm of your record player. Having a removable headshell allows you to switch out your cartridge headshell for one that has a better weight to create high-quality sounds, especially if you are a DJ or an audiophile.