Crosley Voyager Replacement Needle
Belt drive · Manual · 33, 45 and 78 rpm · Built-in phono preamp
Model code: CR8017B
The needle you need
NP-6
The Voyager takes the Crosley NP-6 needle.
- Genuine Crosley part
Do you need a phono preamp?
A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.
The Voyager has one built in that cannot be switched off, so plug it into powered speakers or a line input, not a phono input.
Speakers that work with the Voyager
Connect the Voyager's RCA output to the line input on any of these.
Coda W
Also has a phono input, for a record player without a built-in preamp.
M20
Also has an optical input, for a TV.
ORA
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
Key facts: Crosley Voyager
- DriveBelt drive
- OperationManual
- Speeds33, 45 and 78 rpm
- Cartridge mountBuilt into the arm
- Built-in phono preampYes
- BluetoothYes
- Size (W × D × H)368 × 305 × 152 mm
Other record players that take the NP-6
How to change the needle on the Voyager
With the arm on its rest, pull the flat needle carrier down and forward from under the cartridge, then push the NP-6 up into the same place until it clicks.
We take these details from Crosley's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Crosley's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Questions about the Voyager
Does the Voyager need a separate phono preamp?
No. The Voyager has a phono preamp built in, and it cannot be switched off, so connect it to powered speakers or a line input rather than a phono input.
Can I fit a different cartridge to the Voyager?
No. On the Voyager the cartridge is built into the tonearm, so only its needle can be replaced.
Can the Voyager play 78 rpm records?
Yes. The Voyager plays at 33, 45 and 78 rpm.