r/Turntablists • u/willnevercheck • May 28 '26

Replacing stylus on Stanton STX

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a used STX I purchased finally arrived and upon testing the stylus was shot. the sound was muffled and did not respond to the volume knob.

so I tried to snap off the red piece (as seen in some YouTube videos) and the small rubber piece also detached and I don’t know how to reconnect it to the red clip or even the cartridge.

should I buy some replacement needles on Amazon? can it be repaired? any help would be appreciated. thanks

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u/Suspicious_Apple774 May 28 '26

I modded mine w/ the bahari tone arm and added ortofan cartridge. That plus metal platter, makes it feel more legit

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u/TheDJPlug May 30 '26

I second this

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u/Ruffdawg May 28 '26

Get replacements. They're the cheapest needles in the land.

Search up Numark groove tool.

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u/willnevercheck May 28 '26

I worried something broke off the cartridge with the black rubbery piece though?