st17 stylus on new lp`s

harrison5

hi all my first post on here looks like a good place. I have just brought a hacker gondolier record player with a Gerrard 3000 deck it looks to be in brilliant condition what i would like to know is it has an st17 stylus in which is correct one (dont know what the cart is at the moment) would it be ok using this on new reissue lp`s like 180g beatles ect not looking for a purist type sound but dont want to ruin my records which i play not just collect. thanks

musicphil

Its the condition of the stylus that really matters regarding if it maY damage your new vinyl. Check it under a magnifing glass to see the condition, if its in good condition it should be ok on your new vinyl. Alternatively try an old vinyl disc [thats looks in good condition] from a charity shop.?

harrison5

thanks for reply it has a brand new never used st17 fitted and just found out it tracks at 3 grams

musicphil

WOW that's heavy, although back in the day it sure was.
If its new, it will be ok.

harrison5

whats modern players track at ???

musicphil

Depends on the cartridges, but somewhere between 1.4 to 2 grams normally.