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Where can I buy a replacement needle for a record player in Edmonton, Canada?

• I need to replace the needle on my old record player. The record player is a Hitachi HT-L303 and the cartridge is Hitachi MT-12. The cartridge is fine, only the needle needs replacing. I wanna get it in store in Edmonton.

• Answer:

  BEAR IN MIND: if your cartridge is more than five years old, you should replace the whole thing, and not just the stylus. The idea of a stylus wearing out is not usually accurate: the stylus is a a diamond, and it's hard to wear one down. What happens more frequently is that the suspension in the cartridge wears out slowly (too slowly to notice from record to record). Because the suspension is basically rubber, it will get dry, hard, and brittle even if you never play a single record. (Think about the tires on a car going bad while parked in the driveway - same thing). You can get a much better cartridge than the Hitachi for a reasonable amount - I don't know the prices in Canada, but in the states a decent cartridge from a reputable company can be had for as little as $35. I would recommend these guys: Audio Ark 10745 124th St Edmonton, AB T5M 0H2 Canada (780)453-6624