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I ran out of steel gramophone needles, what is the best place I can get more?

Mike Child, who sells on eBay as soundgen. He's in England, and sells loud, medium, soft, and extra soft.

His needles are properly tapered, unlike some that are cylindrical until the point forms. The old school needles were always tapered.

+1 on the Mike Child, Soundgen recommendation.

Excellent needles with superb quality control.

Good service.

You can order on EBay or directly from him.

https://www.soundgen.co.uk/2019/03/soun ... edles.html

Curious: has anyone in the US ordered needles from Soundgen since the di minimus exemption for tariffs was revoked? How long did it take for items to arrive? Did they get hung up in customs? And how did you pay the tariff?

I’m intending to be respectful of the no-politics rules here. Only interested in knowing the mechanics.

Alternatively, is there a good source in the US for extra-soft needles?

Thanks.