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I have a pioneer pl-51 direct drive tuntable I bought back in the early 70's. last time I used it was around 1989. it doesn't have a needle because my grandkids broke it. is it worth buying a needle to use it again?

g_nakamoto08-27-2017 3:56am

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johnnyb53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,510 posts 08-30-2017 at 09:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would probably take it in for a tonearm and motor lube, but yes! ^^^ This! There are a lot of good affordable moving magnet cartridges available today--Ortofon 2M Red or Blue, Shelter 201 (esp. if you buy from a Japan vendor on an eBay storefront), Audio Technica AT150Sa on closeout ... and there are some very cool headshells available now.
johnnyb53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,510 posts 09-04-2017 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete LpGear.com carries an incredible selection of Grado replacement styli, actually made by Grado. They even have the replacement stylus for the Z1+, the top line (just before the Signature models) cart I bought in 1976,

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