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Grex > Classical > #45: Most Popular Classical Music - acquiring a basic LP collection | |
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keesan
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response 190 of 194:
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Feb 6 15:56 UTC 2002 |
I buy my LPs by the pound - it comes out to about 10 cents each. One stylus
is $30 plus $7 shipping, or 370 records. I readjusted tracking force down
to 1 gram and it still works (we had it at 2 grams). IT was probably my bad
cleaning technique. I got a better record cleaner and the needle no longer
picks up dust.
If cartridge only wear out with age, why would someone recommend
replacing them every 2 years? Do they wear out faster with use? I was
reading that they contained a magnet - perhaps it oxidizes faster when warm?
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krj
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response 191 of 194:
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Feb 7 23:59 UTC 2002 |
(Sindi, can I copy the last few responses about turntables & parts into a
new item to be crosslinked between the Classical and Music conference?
Or should I just link this one...? )
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keesan
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response 192 of 194:
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Feb 8 01:52 UTC 2002 |
I doubt that the Music conference wants to know about classical LPs, so better
to just do a copy, I think.
Useful info:
Needle doctor 1-800-229-0644 is the one that has the right stylus for every
turntable I have challenged them with.
Needle.express.com 1-800-982-2620 did not return my phone call. They had a
lower price on one stylus.
elexatelier.com returned my email with useful info and pricing
Radio Shack is on average the cheapest but has the smallest selection.
Kiwanis has some new or used cartridges and needles. Anyone know the name
of the record store downtown that has some needles for sale?
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krj
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response 193 of 194:
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Feb 8 19:27 UTC 2002 |
OK, I did some cut & pasting, and item:64 is now for the discussion
of LP playing hardware, linked to the music conference.
Performance evaluations of classical music LPs still belong
here.
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coyote
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response 194 of 194:
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Mar 20 23:13 UTC 2002 |
Re 192: Doesn't Encore Records sell needles?
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