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Edison Diamond Stylus
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:46 pm
by phonogal
Where do you buy a new stylus for a DD reproducer. Saw this auction on Ebay but it doesn't look like that is the same stylus that is on my reproducer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GORGEOUS-BRASS- ... 3f12c137d6
Re: Edison Diamond Stylus
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:56 pm
by Phonofreak
Jan,
That stylus shown is not the correct one. It is used for LP's and 45"s. If that seller used that stylus for the Edison, DD, it is wrong and will ruin records. It it were me, I would have the reproducer professional repaired and have the stylus installed. I remember seeing a thread on rebuilt Edison reproducers in this forum. If someone can chime in and bring up the thread, that will be great.
Harvey Kravitz
Re: Edison Diamond Stylus
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:01 pm
by phonogal
I didn't think that was right but thought I better ask. Things are always changing and thought maybe this is something new.
Re: Edison Diamond Stylus
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:39 am
by Wolfe
Phonofreak wrote:Jan,
That stylus shown is not the correct one. It is used for LP's and 45"s. If that seller used that stylus for the Edison, DD, it is wrong and will ruin records. It it were me, I would have the reproducer professional repaired and have the stylus installed. I remember seeing a thread on rebuilt Edison reproducers in this forum. If someone can chime in and bring up the thread, that will be great.
Harvey Kravitz
Yes, it looks as though the seller installed a hi-fi stereo needle assembly in there.
I don't know if would ruin the records, it won't on a modern turntable, but at the tracking pressure exerted by the DD diaphragm, it may be different? The stylus itself could be the victim in that case, not being designed for that purpose, it'll have a short life.