1. What is the stylus of the jukebox
The jukebox is composed of many parts, and the stylus is one of them. It refers to the needle mounted on the phono cartridge. Generally made of steel or artificial gemstones. The function of the stylus is mainly to follow the modulation of the grooves of the sound disc, and transmit the resulting mechanical motion to the transducer element of the cartridge, so that it can be converted into a corresponding audio signal.
2. How often does the stylus of the vinyl record player need to be replaced?
The playback of the turntable of the turntable needs to rely on the stylus to read (ie, rub) the groove marks of the turntable On both sides, the stylus is easy to wear and needs to be replaced regularly, so how often should the record player stylus be replaced?
The stylus material of vinyl record player is different, the frequency of use is different, and the replacement time is also different. Generally, the ordinary stylus can be replaced after more than 300 hours of use, and the better material can wait for 1,000 hours. Replace again.
In fact, the damage of the stylus is often caused by man-made damage rather than natural wear. If the playback is hoarse, distorted, skipped, etc., you can consider replacing the stylus.
3. How to replace the stylus of the record player
If you want to replace the stylus of the record player, you need to pay attention to the correct replacement method, usually in two steps:
1. Remove the old stylus
Grab the middle of the cartridge with your hands, align the position with a flat-blade screwdriver, and pull down the old stylus with a little force . Then grab the stylus again with your hand and remove it.
2. Install the new stylus
Hold the front end of the new stylus and the middle of the stylus with your hands, and align the tail of the new stylus with the groove of the stylus , push the end of the new stylus into the groove of the cartridge with a little force, and push it in gently; then press the new stylus into the front of the cartridge by hand to lock it firmly.
4. How to maintain the stylus of the phonograph
In order to avoid frequent replacement of the stylus, it is necessary to pay attention to the maintenance of the stylus of the record player:
1. Make a protective cover for the stylus area. The protective cover and the cartridge will have a card slot. When you want to use it, gently remove the protective cover on the stylus along the card slot to reveal the stylus.
2. The stylus must be handled with care, and do not throw the cartridge into the turntable to avoid damage to the stylus.
3. When not playing, the protective cover on the cartridge should be installed, one is to protect the stylus, and the other is to prevent dust from getting on the stylus.
