Record Player
Hi,
Can anyone suggestions a repair person for an old record player, the needle is broken and needs to be replaced and a few other things!
My son is lost w/o it, he likes to listen to old jazz and big band music on it.
Mar '11
Look in the yellow pages under DJ's (like wedding DJ's) call them I am sure they can direct you to someone.
I just googled Record needles and I bunch of sites came up.
http://www.needledoctor.com/
If it's just a needle, they are readily available on ebay for not that much. If it's more complicated than that there are still many things that are easy to do such as a simple replacement of a belt if it has one. I've done that with old audio components.
If it's more like an antique one and something like a motor then you may need a full repairman. I know Osa on Main St works on old things like pinball machines and jukeboxes. They might be worth a shot.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions - I will check into all of them and let you know how I do.
Mar '11
If it is a belt drive versus direct drive, you might question repairs.
Ion makes a nice turntable with fairly inexpensive models that
= have internal speakers for portabiilty (worked with steros as well)
= allow you to convert records to PC files for media portability to pcs, cds, etc.
Just an alternative, have been pleased with my son's.
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