12 guides
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
How to Clean a Turntable Stylus Safely
How to clean a record player stylus without damage: brush direction, gel and liquid cleaners, how often to do it, and what to avoid.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Replacement Stylus for the AT-LP60X
Which replacement stylus fits the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X: ATN3600LC vs ATN3600L vs ATN3600LE, how to swap it, and third-party caveats.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
How Often to Replace a Turntable Stylus
How long a record player stylus lasts, how to estimate playing hours, the warning signs of wear, and why a worn stylus damages records.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
AT-LP120X Stylus Upgrade Options
AT-LP120X stylus upgrade options explained: the stock AT-VMN95E, the other VM95 styli that fit, what each tip shape changes, and when to upgrade.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Replacement Needle for the Crosley Cruiser
Which replacement needle fits the Crosley Cruiser: the genuine NP6, how to check your model code, how to swap it, and how to avoid lookalike parts.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Replacement Stylus for Victrola Suitcase Record Players
Which replacement stylus fits Victrola suitcase record players: the ITNP-S1, the Journey models it fits, the exceptions to check, and how to swap it safely.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Onzow ZeroDust Review: Is It Safe for Your Stylus?
Is the Onzow ZeroDust stylus cleaner safe? What it is, the residue concerns raised by reviewers, Onzow's own care guidance, and gentler alternatives.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Stylus Cleaning Gel vs Brush vs Fluid
Stylus cleaning gel vs brush vs fluid compared: how each works, what each removes, risks to your cartridge, and a simple routine that combines them.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Signs of a Worn Turntable Stylus
The signs of a worn turntable stylus: what distortion, sibilance, skipping and visible damage tell you, how to inspect the tip, and when to replace it.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Stylus vs Cartridge: What's the Difference?
Stylus vs cartridge explained: what each part does, which one wears out, when you can replace just the stylus, and how to buy the right part.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
How to Replace a Turntable Needle
How to replace a turntable needle step by step: identify the right stylus, remove the old one, fit the new one, and check tracking force afterwards.
- Stylus & Cartridge Care
Conical vs Elliptical Stylus: Which Is Better?
Conical vs elliptical stylus compared: how tip shape affects detail, tracking, wear, setup and worn records, and which suits your turntable and collection.