Crosley NP6 Replacement Needle

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The paper sleeves don’t help much and if you keep them in a dusty area, they’re going to get dusty. Properly storing your records goes a long way toward protecting them as much as possible from dirt and dust. If you can’t pull it all off in one go, it’s not the end of the world. It’s just easier if it comes off all at once. Once it’s off, use a lint free cloth to wipe down your record in a circular motion. The little grooves on your record make a nice home for dirt and dust. It’s only natural it ends up there. How susceptible your records are to becoming dirty enough to skip really comes down to how they’re stored.

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And even models a step above the cheapest still have fairly low quality stylii. Read our review of the Crosley Nomad for a good example. The stylus is better, but still far from great.In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of replacing the needle on your Crosley turntable, so you can keep enjoying your vinyl collection with crisp and clear sound.

3 things you need to know about the needle of your record player

Before you start the replacement process, it’s important to know which type of needle you need for your specific Crosley turntable model. Crosley offers needles with both sapphire and diamond tips, and they are compatible with 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. Crosley has different needles for their record players. The two most common are the NP-6 with a sapphire tip and the NP-5 with a diamond tip. To replace the needle on your Crosley record player, you will not need to use any tools. The below instructions pertain to the NP1 needle replacement. (However, the majority of all Crosley record player needles operate in the same manner. This means that the replacement procedure below can likely be applied to almost all of the needles used on a Crosley record player.)If you notice any changes in sound quality such as skipping, distortion or poor sound quality when playing your records, it’s a good indicator that the needle needs replacing. Crosley manufacturers all kinds of record players. Because of this, their turntables run the gamut in terms of sound, durability, and design. For anyone who may be new to records, the lightweight, compact and portable Cruiser tends to be the most budget-friendly model. However, it is not as durable as other similarly sized, but more expensive record players on the market. More expensive Crosley players tend to be heavier, sturdier, and therefore, more reliable for prolonged use. After all, a stationary model is subjected to fewer bumps, dings and vibrations. (These more expensive models also come with universal serial bus (USB) ports, Bluetooth capability and other advanced features not found on the basic Cruiser model.) That moment when you cue up the needle on an old favorite album that you haven’t listened to in a long time. Examine the belt for any signs of wear and/or tear. The belt may have snapped or become too stretched over time, making it less responsive.

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By following these steps, you can safely and effectively remove your old needle and install a new one on your Crosley turntable. Installing The New Needle But it also causes more wear over time. The tip of the needle digs into the record a bit more and it makes the groove wider, since the edges of the stylus touch the edges of the groove completely. Eventually, the needle slides across the record. Once the clip is removed, lift the platter over the chrome spindle. There, you’ll find the belt sitting on the turntable mechanism. So, let’s take a look at the finest needles the market has to offer! Are record player needles universal?The turntable needles are not immortal. They will serve you for a specific period, even when purchasing the most expensive stylus with a diamond tip. However, there are certain steps you can take to prolong the lifespan of the needle. The needle is the part that follows the groove on your record and is transferred into an electric current. This electric current gets amplified by the built-in amplifier of the Crosley record player and makes sure you’ll hear the music out of your speakers. We give the needle some extra attention in this blog because of its importance in listening to records. In general, it’s recommended that you replace your stylus after playing around 500 records. This number will vary depending on the type of record you are playing, as scratched or worn records can cause extra wear and tear on the stylus much faster than new ones. What does a damaged stylus sound like? Play the record now. If it’s not damaged, it should play without skipping. But if it does skip…I have some bad news. You’ve probably got a broken record on your hands. The answer is yes, you can replace the needle on a record player. However, it is important to make sure that you know what type of needle your particular record player uses and how to properly install it. Replacing the needle incorrectly could cause damage to both the record player and your records. Do I need to replace the needle on my record player?