Is it safe to use a record needle for 78’s on 33’s and 45’s?
I have a record player with a dual needle system... its old and i know i need a new needle for my LP's (because the one specified for LPs just slides right to the center of the album)
The needle for the 78 plays the records (the sound quality isnt amazing, im assuming its because its not the right needle). My question is:
Is it safe to use the 78 needle on my 33's and 45's?
also... by doing so would i have damaged the albums i did play with the 78 needle?
Yes, The needle is the same as any 33, 45, needle. In fact some turntables have a 33, 45, and 78 speed swich so you are able to listen to older records. (REMEMBER : 33, 45 ,78 only refer to the speed of revolution.)
If you want you can play a 33 record on a 45 speed. (It doesnt hurt the record or player at all it just increases speed.)
Yes.
no you need a different type of needle altogether. U can use a 33 needle for a 78 .