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

Question

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 1

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

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Answer 2

There's probably still some old radio/TV/VCR repair shops in town that carry replacement styluses. Or electronic parts stores that cater to the service trade. Very old home entertainment stores may still have a dusty selection of replacement needles in stock.

Answer 3

Check to see if there is a local Vynal only shop or a used CD place with a record room, they are your best bets for needles, you can also look into places that sell DJ supplies as they still use records for "Scratching".

Answer 4

You should be able to get them from a proper hi-fi shop or one that specialises in selling and renting DJ equipment.

Answer 5

this is probably your best bet...
http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/hitachi.htm