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  1 0 The stylus is part of the cartridge, not the turntable proper -- so it's probably not an Onkyo part. It's probably one of the major brands, like Shure, Grado, Ortofon, or Audio-Technica. The cartridge will say what brand it is on the front, and probably the model number as well. Depending on the model, the stylus itself may be a removable part, so you don't have to buy a whole new cartridge, just the stylus. You can buy replacement styluses online, even on ebay, if you know exactly what model cartridge you have. The stylus, if it is a removable type, just slides out of the cartridge -- just grasp the plastic bit on the front that the stylus is attached to by the sides (don't touch the needle itself) and pull straight out. The new one slides in the same way. If your cartridge isn't the type with a removable stylus, you'll have to unscrew the cartridge. The only place in town that I know of that can do this for you if you're not sure is Hawthorne Stereo on Roosevelt. They probably have the right replacement stylus there, but can surely order it if not. It'll cost more than buying it online, but online isn't a bargain if you buy the wrong one, or wreck it trying to put it in wrong! They're good people. If I'm wrong, and her turntable has a weird Onkyo-brand cartridge, Hawthorne can still probably straighten her out, though it might cost more if you have to replace the entire cartridge. If it's a cheaper ceramic cartridge turntable, you might be out of luck entirely -- but they have plenty of nice magnetic cartridge (a better type) turntables available. If you really don't want to spend that money, there are guys online who sell every needle ever made, though you may pay more for the rarity or the weird installation than it costs to buy new. Most likely, though, a new Shure stylus is only going to cost you $25 or something. It's a good idea to replace it every so often anyways. Bending the old one may be a blessing in disguise, if she's been destroying her records with it! The turntable shop up on Pike/Pine, can't remember the name, might be able to help too, though their stock will be more limited. Fnarf answered in Other - Science & Tech. about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Some definitions of the parts so you will know what you are looking for when buying replacements: The "stylus" is the little microscopic part that rides in the groove of the record. It is attached to the "cantilever", which is attached up inside the "cartridge" If the cantilever is bent it would be wise to replace the whole cartridge as the super tiny wires and magnets up inside the cartridge body are probably compromised as well. Sparky answered in Other - Science & Tech. about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Satisfaction Records on Roosevelt bought out J&M Phonograph's stock of needles when he closed. Give them a call or bring in your cartridge/model number and see if they have a match. Brian Geoghagan answered in Other - Science & Tech. about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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