What are Turntable Needles?
A turntable stylus (or record player needle) is the needle used on your turntable to playback sound from your vinyl. Attached to the cartridge which converts vibration energy into electrical energy, and then amplified and converted it into sound by your speakers.
Where To Buy Turntable Needles In Pretoria
New World Discount Stores
Address: Shop LF 139A Menlyn Park Shopping Mall, Menlyn, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 12 368 1104
Electro Kits
Address: 536 26th Ave, Villieria, Pretoria, 0186, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 64 319 4670
HiFi Corp Mams Mall
Address: Shop11 D, G Mams Mall, Tsamaya Ave, Mamelodi, Pretoria, 0147, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 10 133 0099
Do all needles fit all turntables?
Again, the short answer is no! Record player needles are not universal, and specific types are used on different players.
Some styluses are marketed as universal and used on any cartridge or turntable. However, this is not always the case, and potentially they will not fit or work on all record players.
Can I use any needle on my turntable?
No, the reason cartridges are not universal is because there are two main types that fit differently on turntables, P-Mount and Half-Inch. The easiest way to know which cartridge you have on your turntable is to determine whether or not there is a headshell.