The needle and the damage done: Get your old turntable working again

Found an old turntable? Here's some points to consider if it's worth repairing and what you need to get it playing music again. — dpa

You’ve come across a dusty old record player, be it in your parent’s attic or a market. There’s no better time to put it to use, and experts say even if it looks old, it won’t take much to get it back into action.

”If it’s a brand-name device that has not been used for 20 or 30 years and is just gathering dust in the corner, it can be worthwhile to make such a record player work again, ” according to hi-fi specialist Herbert Bisges.