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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Question Aiwa APX-709BT/BK
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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.
I could hear bass guitar, which not with CD player! could mean new CD player to replace the old one I got.
nopiano
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I’d never heard of this model, but a quick Google suggests it’s a current model. Why does it need a new belt, as these should last a decade?
The stylus that Amazon offer is an ATN3600L, by Audio Technica, the biggest cartridge manufacturer.
Where and when did you get it?
The stylus that Amazon offer is an ATN3600L, by Audio Technica, the biggest cartridge manufacturer.
Where and when did you get it?
DCarmi
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Did you buy just the stylus or a whole new cartridge?
They seem to ship with different cartridges so replacing the whole thing might be the best solution.
They seem to ship with different cartridges so replacing the whole thing might be the best solution.
nopiano
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You’ve still not said why such a new model needs these replacement parts. I hope you didn’t buy the stylus because I reported what Amazon offer?
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daytona600
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£16.99 ATN3600L Audio technica stylus or market flooded with dozens of chinese £5 knock offs
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nopiano
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Above he says it doesn’t fit!£16.99 ATN3600L Audio technica stylus or market flooded with dozens of chinese £5 knock offs
daytona600
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DCarmi
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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.
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.
Gray
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...and this article, that reviews them:
nopiano
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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!!
Al ears
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DCarmi
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I'm guessing that the turntable was not bought new, especially given that the belt was eventually located.
Either that or there is some appalling quality control going on.
nopiano
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Sure, and like you I only want to help, but sometimes getting even basic background info that might be useful is tortuous. Unfortunately my crystal ball isn’t handy!
Al ears
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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
nopiano
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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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