Question Aiwa APX-709BT/BK

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Where can I buy turntable belt for Aiwa APX-709BT/BK . Buying one is the only option. I tried Amazon universal belt but it was tool long, but I got my money back for Amazon Universe belt.

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This APX-709BT/BK needs to be set up and found the belt around underside and I had to set it up, but no information for another belt, Aiwa did not reply from their web site. Also no new stylus for this record player on Amazon. Their is humming from record player which could be many things but not noticeable when playing vinyl.
I could hear bass guitar, which not with CD player! could mean new CD player to replace the old one I got.
 

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I have already bought ATN3600L and dose not fit for aiwa APX-790BT.
It took me long time to set turntable up maybe they do not want to invest with it.
 

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I am assuming you bought just the stylus from Amazon and a not the cartridge body, as well. You could replace the whole thing with a new AT3600L, but cheap as it is, it is a very basic cartridge. The cartridge and stylus play an important part on overall sound quality produced by the turntable. As previously stated there are loads of Chinese knock-offs of this model available. Same goes for the AT95e which is no longer made by Audio Technica.

Personally, I'd look at the Audio Technica AT-VM95 range. The body itself is the same but the stylus type will be the reason for the price variation. This means when time to replace the stylus you could upgrade to a better one, if desired and considered worth it.

You could go for the basic VM95C for under £29 or the VM95E for about £43 (Amazon UK prices but you can shop around).

For a description of the types of stylus take a look at the Audio Technica website which describes them https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/press/understanding-turntable-stylus-types.

Fitting a cartridge can be a delicate process, so it might be wise to look at a website guide first. The last thing you'd want to risk is breaking the thin wires by being a bit clumsy! That said, if you are careful it's not too difficult.
 
I am assuming you bought just the stylus from Amazon and a not the cartridge body, as well. You could replace the whole thing with a new AT3600L, but cheap as it is, it is a very basic cartridge. The cartridge and stylus play an important part on overall sound quality produced by the turntable. As previously stated there are loads of Chinese knock-offs of this model available. Same goes for the AT95e which is no longer made by Audio Technica.

Personally, I'd look at the Audio Technica AT-VM95 range. The body itself is the same but the stylus type will be the reason for the price variation. This means when time to replace the stylus you could upgrade to a better one, if desired and considered worth it.

You could go for the basic VM95C for under £29 or the VM95E for about £43 (Amazon UK prices but you can shop around).

For a description of the types of stylus take a look at the Audio Technica website which describes them https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/press/understanding-turntable-stylus-types.

Fitting a cartridge can be a delicate process, so it might be wise to look at a website guide first. The last thing you'd want to risk is breaking the thin wires by being a bit clumsy! That said, if you are careful it's not too difficult.
All good stuff but I would still like to know why a turntable only released in the last couple of years apparently needs a stylus and a belt!!
 
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This Aiwa record player was bought new from Amazon but the seller is no longer with Amazon. I have had different types of record player's in the past but none where I had to set it up. It's working now with nice sound comes from LP albums. I always buy a spare stylus/needle but it seems not possible this time. This record player is for sale again with another company but this time with Amazon Prime that remark 'a stylus was given type number that goes with the impression to buy'. I purchased the same type/number and it did not fit (I paid only £10 from eBay). Can I change it with another Aiwa cartridge? I have contacted fx it Aiwa on-line but still to receive news about this
 
This Aiwa record player was bought new from Amazon but the seller is no longer with Amazon. I have had different types of record player's in the past but none where I had to set it up. It's working now with nice sound comes from LP albums. I always buy a spare stylus/needle but it seems not possible this time. This record player is for sale again with another company but this time with Amazon Prime that remark 'a stylus was given type number that goes with the impression to buy'. I purchased the same type/number and it did not fit (I paid only £10 from eBay). Can I change it with another Aiwa cartridge? I have contacted fx it Aiwa on-line but still to receive news about this
What does the handbook/manual say about replacing the stylus?

I’d be 99% sure the cartridge is an Audio Technica, with possibly some Aiwa branding. Aiwa don’t make cartridges and never have.

The whole cartridge can be swapped, but we’d need to be sure you have sufficient adjustment from the arm settings. (Some designs these days used a predetermined tracking pressure which eliminates the need for careful adjustment.)

On Reddit, somebody says it’s a Chinese rebadged Timmit turntable, and adds that the headshell is not removable. That would discourage me from swapping the cartridge so let’s try to find out the replacement?
 

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The manual only show the way to inset the stylus and stylus only has Aiwa Japan written on it.
I have found Timmit turntable website and it is the same turntable title Timmit. Now to find the stylus to buy.
 

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DCarmi

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Apparently Aiwa uses more than one type of cartridge on this turntable, with the same branding and colour, so you could surmise yours is probably not compatible with ATN3600L.

Basically, you either need to find someone who can identify and supply a compatible stylus or replace the whole cartridge.

If you replace the cartridge the Audio Technical ATN3600L, AT91 and AT-VM95 cartridges should all be compatible.

Given you have a working stylus you have a bit of time. You can expect a conical stylus to be good for at least 300 hours of music, probably longer.
 

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Aiwa / Timmit & hundreds of other brands buy in chinese OEM decks from Hainpin & Yoreng
These will be fitted with Chinese made AT3600L not Audio Technica Japan
Copies cost a few quid each , some are awful with sapphire not diamond stylus that can last less than 50hours and tracking at 4grams can destroy your records

Or just return to amazon & buy a Real turntable from Project / Rega / Techincs
 

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