I’ve always found cleaning records to be a hassle. But it’s something you need to do if you want to keep your record collection in good shape. But what’s the best way to clean them? Read 100 websites and you’ll learn 100 different methods. The truth is: the best way is to use a vinyl […]
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Best Sonos Setup For Living Room (And A Budget Alternative)
Sonos makes a range of different loudspeakers. Some are big and powerful. Others are smaller and take up less space. For this reason, you need to consider a few things before you pull the trigger on a Sonos speaker. Or preferably, on a whole setup. How big is the room? What are you going to […]
Best Record Player Under $100 (What To Sacrifice At This Price?)
With a budget under $100, you’re going to have to make some sacrifices. Most turntables in this price range are severely lacking. But there are a few that are pretty good. We’ve narrowed them down to give you the 6 best record players under 100 dollars None of these players will satisfy a true audiophile. […]
Best Turntable Under $200 (Reviews And Comparison)
Now we’re getting somewhere. With sub-hundred-dollar turntables you almost certainly have to sacrifice some features you really want. With the best record players under $200, you might be able to get everything you’d like. But most players in this price range are not great. I’ve looked at all the popular options and narrowed them down […]
Best Record Player (Reviews Of The Top Value Turntables)
This is a list of the best record players for beginners. You will not find any $1000 units on here. Or even any $500 ones, though one comes close. We scoured the market to bring you the absolute best values. These are excellent turntables that still sell for a reasonable price. Can you find better? […]
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Turntable Stylus Vs Cartridge (Differences You Need To Know)
Stylus, needle and cartridge. Two are the same thing and the third is strongly related. And all play a huge role in the sound quality of your record player. Upgrading them is the most cost effective way to improve the way your vinyl records sound. We are going to compare the turntable stylus vs cartridge […]
How To Tell If A Turntable Cartridge Is Bad (5 Signs To Look For)
The cartridge lies at the heart of your turntable. This small, but crucil, component plays a huge role in the sound quality your record player produces. That is why you want to replace a bad cartridge as soon as you can. And that makes knowing how to tell if a turntable cartridge is bad an […]
How To Stop A Record Player Correctly (4 Safe Methods)
Most record players stop automatically when the record is done. But sometimes, we need to stop them prior to that. Of course, this is perfectly fine. But you do want to make sure you know how to stop a record player correctly. Otherwise, you may damage your vinyl record, or even your turntable. Depending on […]
Worst Record Players (Avoid These Turntables To Preserve Your Albums)
One of the earliest articles on this site listed the best record players on the market. I wrote the original version of that almost 8 years ago. In all that time, I never thought to write one listing the worst record players. The truth is: it’s hard to write. There are so many terrible turntables […]
Turntable Buyer’s Guide (What To Look For When Buying Your First Record Player)
Buying your first record player can be intimidating. There are so many different models with so many different features. What features do you need? Which ones are useless? Salespeople can help, but can you trust them to have your best interests in mind, and not theirs? What you need is a complete turntable buyer’s guide. […]
Sony Vs Audio-Technica Turntable (Which Is The Better Value?)
A handful of firms dominate the record player market. Two of the biggest are Sony and Audio Technica. Their turntables also happen to occupy a fairly similar segment of the market. In the end, it is the differences between a Sony vs Audio Technica turntable that are key. The differences may not be massive, but […]
Are Bluetooth Turntables Any Good? (Everything You Need To Know)
Bluetooth turntables have one obvious advantage. But any time you add a feature to a record player, you sacrifice something else. Usually that is sound quality. Are Bluetooth turntables any good then? Or is the sacrifice too great? Before we get to that, you should also know that the Bluetooth function does not always work […]
How Much Are Record Players In Various Price Ranges? (+What Affects Price?)
Record players are popular again! I remember listening to my dad’s albums on his record player back in the 80s. Then I took one of his old ones with me when I moved out in the mid 90’s. And eventually, I bought my own. But all of my friends thought I was weird. No longer. […]
Record Player Needle Types (Everything You Need To Know)
There is a lot to consider when buying a record player. The record player needle types are one of the most important. A cheap needle will give you a poor sound quality. It could even damage your precious records. And cheap needles are a big problem with budget turntables. Luckily, you can always swap out […]
Is It Bad To Leave A Record Player On All Night? (Be Careful!)
Some people do it on purpose. Some do it by accident. Either way, falling asleep while listening to a record is not that uncommon. And there are other reasons you might leave your turntable running overnight. Does it matter? Is it bad to leave a record player on all night, or can you keep doing […]