The best record players allow you to enjoy your vinyl records the way they were meant to be enjoyed. Top record players coax a unique sound out of your record collection that brings back memories of a bygone era. Unlike old-fashioned players, the best modern turntables come with a number of additional features. For example, […]
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Best Portable Record Players (Reviews And Comparison Of Suitcase Turntables)
You’ll notice two things when you look at the best portable record players listed below. They are all suitcase style players and they all cost very little. Are there other portable turntables, besides the suitcase style models? Yes, but they are not specifically designed to be portable (we list a few toward the end of […]
Best Headphones For Vinyl (Buyer’s Guide And Reviews)
Nothing beats the sound of vinyl through a pair of high quality speakers. But sometimes, that is not an option. Maybe it’s late and your family or neighbors are sleeping. Or maybe the people around you simply can’t be disturbed at that moment. Luckily, this does not mean you can’t enjoy your music at all. […]
Record Player For Sampling: Best Turntables To Sample Vinyl
If you want to sample from vinyl records, you need a special turntable, right? No, not really. Any record player can be used for sampling, but some have certain features that make doing so easier. The primary such feature is a USB port, because it makes it possible to sample directly from vinyl to your […]
Modern Vertical Record Players: Reviews Of The Best Models
Everyone will comment on it. If you’ve ever seen a modern vertical record player, you’ll understand why. They look cool and futuristic. Even the ones with a retro design look like something from a later time. The vinyl record looks like it is floating in the air as it spins beneath the tonearm and the […]
Record Player Tips & Advice
Does Playing Scratched Records Damage The Needle?
Picture this. You’re reclining in your favorite chair and listening to your favorite record. Suddenly you hear a loud pop. Your record has a scratch. It will never sound perfect again. Worse, your needle just hit that scratch and judging by that loud pop, you’re going to have to replace it. Not so fast. Are […]
Record Player Skipping: Why Records Skip And How To Fix It
You know what I love? That moment when you cue up the needle on an old favorite album that you haven’t listened to in a long time. You sit back and get ready to enjoy the album in its entirety, something we rarely find the time for anymore. Everybody listens to single songs. No one […]
How To Ground A Turntable Record Player (And How To Determine If You Need To)
Grounding your turntable probably won’t make an immediate difference. But it’s an easy thing to do, so why not do it? Even if you don’t need to do it now, eventually, you’ll be glad you did. At some point, your record player could begin to emit a humming sound. This is often due to what […]
Digital Turntable DJ: Software For The Modern DJ
Have you ever been to a club and watched a DJ mix in real-time? Sadly, it’s not all that common anymore. Modern DJ’s heavily rely on digital software programs to mix and edit their sets. In the past, DJs would commonly mix together two tracks right in front of you, in order to shift seamlessly […]
DJ Turntable Setup For Beginners (Are Hybrid Setups Best?)
Purchasing a new turntable can be very exciting. It is also a great investment in your DJ career. But make sure you do your research on the best turntables as well as on the complete setup that goes with it. You want to ensure you get exactly what you need and you don’t overspend. Of […]
How To DJ On A Turntable (And Why This Skill Still Matters)
DJing is easy. Anyone can be a digital turntable DJ these days. Using a laptop and some mixing software is simple and it does not require much of an upfront expense. But it wasn’t always this easy. In the past, you needed two turntables and a mixer and a lot of skill. DJing was considered […]
How To Make A Record Player (2 Great DIY Turntables)
Can you really make your own DIY record player? Yes, you can! But it probably won’t play records anywhere near as good as a real one, not even the lowest-cost models on the market. That said, it is certainly possible to build a high-quality homemade turntable that can compete with high-end models. But you need […]
How To Play A Record Player: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Learning how to play a record player correctly is not hard. But if you’ve never done it, there are a few things to look out for. A few common mistakes that could lead to permanent damage to your turntable or your record collection. Of course you could follow the instructions that come with your record […]
Connect A Turntable To Speakers Without A Receiver
Ditching the receiver makes sense. Why have this additional component, a generally bulky, heavy and expensive component, when you don’t really need it. But do you need it? Why do people use a receiver at all, if it isn’t necessary? The truth is, using a receiver generally results in better sound quality. It also allows […]
Turntable Preamps Explained (And Why You May Not Need One)
If you want to hook your record player up to external speakers or audio systems, you need a preamp. But you may already have one, without even knowing it. Some turntables contain internal preamps. So do some of the components you might want to connect to your turntable, like a receiver or amplifier. If that […]