I'm confused. States it pays 33 1/3, 45's and 78's. Yet in the reviews it says you need a 3 mil stylus to play 78's What's the deal?
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The needle that comes with it works perfectly. No need to buy a different needle. I just bought this turntable largely so I can rip a bunch of 78s to MP3, but before buying another needle like people are saying, I first tried it using the needle that comes with it. And it works just fine on 78s. I have some with good quality grooves, poor quality (scratched, warped, melted) and it works great on all. Of course sounds great on 45s and 33s also.
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78s have wider grooves which are designed for a 3 mil stylus. LPs and 45s have "microgrooves" which are designed for a 0.7 mil stylus. You can use the regular LP stylus to play 78s, but it will sit lower in the groove where it will pick up more noise and distortion. If you have a lot of 78s, you should get the correct 3 mil stylus to get the best sound quality from them.
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78s have a wider groove and require a thicker needle for best sound reproduction
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As of 12/2015, Jensen customer service says you should use the stylus it came with for all speeds. That's their opinion. You can get the proper needle at the "lpgear" site. Unfortunately it's half the cost of the turntable.
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Jensen does not make a stylus for 78's. you have to buy it as a generic from another company. and its not easy to find. i would put a link here to the only place i found that sells a compatible 3 mil stylus, but i dont think links are allowed. google search it with the jensen model number "jta 230" and with a little luck you will find one that sells a compatible stylus. a regular stylus is too narrow, sits too deep in the groove, and bounces back and forth (although you cant visually see it), causing extra noise, and damage to your 78s.
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It has the required speed set up for playing records at 78rpm's but still you need to get the special needle for that speed.
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There is a way to record at 45 rpm and speed it up with software. I don't know the details, but did read that it can be done, although you need a 78 stylus (which is not included) for playing 78's.
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An elliptical stylus like the one that comes with this table lasts around 500 hours of play. You can easily find the exact replacement stylus that just slips onto your cartridge. Just Google "ATPN2" stylus. Although the stock cartridge sounds pretty decent, you may wish to replace the whole thing with something that tracks a little lighter and causes considerably less record wear. The AT95E, AT120E/T, or AT440MLa would all be excellent choices, depending on how much you want to spend. They are all praised by enthusiasts on a budget as being overachievers in their price-ranges. Some actually prefer the lowly AT95E over anything else... There is also the Shure M97xE. It's a little warmer sounding than the AT cartridges and also a bargain and a very good cart. But, even though I would usually choose a warmer sounding cartridge over a brighter sounding one... I find that the AT carts just get my toes to tapping a little more at this price point. A little more air, detail and a sense of "being there"... The AT440MLa gives some very expensive cartridges a run for their money and the linear contact stylus lasts 1000 hours of play. Garage 'A Records stocks all of the carts I mentioned here... http://www.garage-a-records.com/
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I have not tried 78's on it, but it plays 45's and normal 12in with the same needle. I will try a 78 on it when I get a chance and try to answer back. Great buy for the price though.
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I bought the turntable on the recommendation of a friend who is a professional dj... he told me that for casual listening, the included stylus was fine. If you are still interested in upgrading, I can ask him if you like.
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Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they sound and track great. Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they... » Read More Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they sound and track great. « Show Less
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There are two kinds of cartridges: Song Cartridges and Rhythm Cartridges. Playing the song cartridges is kinda like Karaoke for your right hand: It plays all the song and lets you just strum along. The Rhythm Cartridges provide more than the 10 rhythms that come standard. I ended up buying the two Rhythm cartridges that are available (QRC-1 and QRC-2) and use them for about 70% of the songs I play (lullaby tunes really don't need them). Each rhythm cartridge has 30+ rhythms on it. Here's a handy website reference for all the song cartridges followed by the rhythm cartridges http://www.popsmusic.com/html_pages/store_Qchord.htm. There are two kinds of cartridges: Song Cartridges and Rhythm Cartridges. Playing the song cartridges is kinda like Karaoke for your right hand: It plays all the song and lets you just strum along. The Rhythm Cartridges provide more than the 10 rhythms that come standard. I ended up buying the two Rhythm cartridges that are available (QRC-1 and QRC-2) and use them for about 70% of the songs I play (lullaby tunes really don't need them). Each rhythm cartridge has 30+ rhythms on it. Here's a handy website reference for all the song cartridges followed by the rhythm cartridges... » Read More There are two kinds of cartridges: Song Cartridges and Rhythm Cartridges. Playing the song cartridges is kinda like Karaoke for your right hand: It plays all the song and lets you just strum along. The Rhythm Cartridges provide more than the 10 rhythms that come standard. I ended up buying the two Rhythm cartridges that are available (QRC-1 and QRC-2) and use them for about 70% of the songs I play (lullaby tunes really don't need them). Each rhythm cartridge has 30+ rhythms on it. Here's a handy website reference for all the song cartridges followed by the rhythm cartridges http://www.popsmusic.com/html_pages/store_Qchord.htm. « Show Less
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I didn´t tryed, but I think that is not recomended because 78s were manufactured with another material, and maybe will damage the needle that comes with the turntable. I would use 1 needle for 78s and another for 33s.
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78's require a different cartridge and vastly different TRACKING FORCE/WEIGHT. Be careful not to damage your records using improper equipment and settings.
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yes it play 78s，and I don't think u need to change the Cartridge,except u got a lot of money:)
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Yes, the unit plays 78's, 45's and 33's. There's a "pitch" adjustment for fine-tuning the speed. No strobe pattern for checking, but these can be downloaded from the internet. It's a good unit for the money.
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I checked the manual that comes with the machine. It gives instructions for changing the old stylus cartridge and how to tell if it is worn out, but nowhere does it tell the make or order number. Sorry. Pud Hendrik
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C.T., I would recommend you send an email to "support@friendlyswede.com" to get a good answer. I haven't purchased any replacements and don't see a listing on-line 7.3" stylus.
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Exactly as Russell responded, make sure to buy the cartridge/stylus combo as the cartridge is specific to this stylus and will work 100 percent. Also make sure you have a head shell and head shell wires, most are universal.
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You shouldn't have a problem. Also, this is a great stylus. Well worth the chedda.
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Hi Mary Ann, in my opinion I found this stylus a great replacement for any stylus on the market, I love it and would not accept nothing less. I hope that answers your question.
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JoJo, the tip on my 7 1/4" stylus is about 7mm. I don't have the shorter version, but I'd wager it has the same tip. I can be fairly accurate with my stylus. It doesn't take much pressure to get contact. It is very smooth.