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- Wind-up gramophones use Gramophone Needles, which should be replaced after each record has been played. If you want to play 78s on modern hi-fi equipment, then you need a turntable with the 78rpm speed and a cartridge fitted with a 78 stylus.
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Jul 14, 2019 · You'll need a special "78" stylus to play them, considerably larger than an LP stylus; most stock ones seem to be around 2.5 to 3 mil.
This is probably the most suitable point to say that electrical reproduction with good, modern equipment is infinitely superior to original 78rpm gramophones, whether electric or acoustic. Even the EMGs (large horn acoustic machines) cannot compete.
First, we need the turntable to actually spin at 78 RPM. That’s pretty obvious; it's the real defining factor of a 78, after all. Second, we’ll need to determine if we’re playing larger groove records, or microgroove at 78. If it’s microgroove, then we’re done and ready to play.
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I wasn’t sure if the needle currently on turntable would properly play 78s and it turns out it does not. 78s have wider grooves than vinyl records, therefore you will need to purchase a needle specifically for playing 78 RPM records. These needles have a wider conical shape that will make better contact with the wide grooves allowing for much bette...
I’ve been collecting records for over 25 years now and I’ve never bothered with 78s. Whenever I found them they were often broken or just looked like classical songs that I didn’t need taking up shelf space. I’ve recently started watching Mack Stevens’ I Buy Old Records YouTube channeland he does a wonderful job of explaining what to look for when ...
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Sep 7, 2010 · What I am looking for is a needle that is aimed for 78 RPM records that will offer a frequency response of no less of 20 - 20,000 kHz. Any links or recommendations will be most helpful. Bear in mind, I am not going to spend $200.00+ for a needle.
Wind-up gramophones use Gramophone Needles, which should be replaced after each record has been played. If you want to play 78s on modern hi-fi equipment, then you need a turntable with the 78rpm speed and a cartridge fitted with a 78 stylus.
Phædrus Audio's PHLUX active moving magnet cartridge may be fitted with a general-purpose 3 thou' 78 stylus. This is an ideal combination for needle-drop recordings for treatment in Stereo Lab and is suitable for needle-drops of all "78" records made from 1920 onwards.
