is there a possibility that a needle might be "worn" and that it may damage vinyl? my dad told me it could, and i'm wanting to believe cos he grew up in the "vinyl records" era. i know nothing of turntables, needles and such...so help me out here!
also, what's the best way to protect a vinyl record i dont plan on playing and want to keep as a souvenier??
thanx
>JM<
May-05-2002 19:38
OLDoMiNiON
tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: Salford, England
i presume so, using a needle that is worn, so that it has a rough edge, probably equates geting a compass and scratching it around the track for a good few minutes.
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May-05-2002 19:42
mos man
Ungrateful Jointpuffer
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Kinkylab.com ®
It does damage vinyl but the needle has to be pretty badly worn, you should mantain your stuff regularly anyways
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May-05-2002 21:07
Dj_Zen
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Ibiza
Wen your normally listen to vinyl, the needle slowly damages your vinyl.
But a damaged needle or something like that can make that process go alot faster :P
May-06-2002 03:36
Serp
4/4
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Melbourne
quote:
Originally posted by Dj_Zen
Wen your normally listen to vinyl, the needle slowly damages your vinyl.
But a damaged needle or something like that can make that process go alot faster :P
is there a possibility that a needle might be "worn" and that it may damage vinyl? my dad told me it could, and i'm wanting to believe cos he grew up in the "vinyl records" era. i know nothing of turntables, needles and such...so help me out here!
also, what's the best way to protect a vinyl record i dont plan on playing and want to keep as a souvenier??
thanx
>JM<
Absolutely a needle will damage vinyl. I have experience from the old 45 and 78 days. We had to replace them often back then and I see no change in the mechanics these days unless you're using a diamond stylus or something.
Protect vinyl by protecting it in it's cover and don't expose it to temps where it will warp. Common sense here. Clean it with a velvet rag and some vinyl cleaner or light oil.
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Mar-30-2004 00:18
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spaghett
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Tx TA #11
Re: Re: can a needle damage vinyl?
quote:
Originally posted by smokeape
Absolutely a needle will damage vinyl. I have experience from the old 45 and 78 days. We had to replace them often back then and I see no change in the mechanics these days unless you're using a diamond stylus or something.
Protect vinyl by protecting it in it's cover and don't expose it to temps where it will warp. Common sense here. Clean it with a velvet rag and some vinyl cleaner or light oil.
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Neo and Farina ft Tiff Lacey - The Eternal (Will Holland Mix)
Registered: May 2001
Location: England, Leicester: The great cesspit of the Midlands
Re: can a needle damage vinyl?
quote:
Originally posted by JM
dont laugh!
is there a possibility that a needle might be "worn" and that it may damage vinyl? my dad told me it could, and i'm wanting to believe cos he grew up in the "vinyl records" era. i know nothing of turntables, needles and such...so help me out here!
also, what's the best way to protect a vinyl record i dont plan on playing and want to keep as a souvenier??
thanx
>JM<
If I took a knitting needle and scraped the sharp end all across your skin, would you be ok with it?
..yes a needle does damage records
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