[Jukebox-list] RE: Damage to needles playing 78s

[Ken Doyle]

Aaron Heverin wrote:
"Would playing a record in this condition...or ANY
other type of 78s that had a small crack, or some
dings and other wear imperfections... do any damamge
to the Astatic needles, or any other type of needle
that is used to play back 78s?"

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A record that's scratched or very worn and turning
grey will wear the needle a little faster, no big
deal.  

A record that's cracked or has a large dig can chip
the diamond/sapphire and it's hard on the cartridge.

Ken D.


 
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