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? […]
Record Player Tips & Advice
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 […]
Can Record Players Play CDs? (Good And Bad News)
I have a huge CD collection. Even though I’ve always loved vinyl, I bought a ton of albums on CD back in the 1990s and early 2000s. If I were just getting into vinyl today, I’d replace my favorite albums. But I would not want to replace all of my CDs. In fact I couldn’t […]
Can You Use Computer Speakers For Record Player? (And Should You?)
Did your record player come without speakers? That’s actually a good thing. Internal speakers on a turntable are always bad. Even if you have them, you’ll end up wanting to connect to a pair of external speakers. If you already have computer speakers, why not save some money? Can you use computer speakers for a […]
Can You Skip Songs On Vinyl? (Be Careful!)
Some will tell you that you should never skip tracks on an album. Not because it is hard or not possible. But because they feel it detracts from the listening experience. Ignore them. You are free to listen to music the way you want. In a world where people have gotten used to listening to […]
How To Connect Record Player To Bluetooth Speakers
Connecting Bluetooth devices to Bluetooth speakers is not complicated. But it can be tricky, if you don’t know what you are doing. That goes for Bluetooth capable turntables as well. That’s why we will show you exactly how to connect a record player to Bluetooth speakers. And your turntable does not even need to be […]
Where To Buy Vinyls Online (Record Shopping Made Easy)
I used to spend hours browsing my local record store. But it no longer exists. Most people are in a similar boat. Brick and mortar record stores are becoming increasingly rare. The pandemic didn’t help either. As a result, I’ve been buying tons of records online the past few years. And I’ve learned where to […]
What Makes A Good Turntable? (Critical Factors In Record Players)
This is a difficult question to answer. ‘Good’ is a relative term. What is ‘good’ to one person is not ‘good’ to another. A cheap record player that outperforms its price level is ‘good’ to someone on a budget. But it would be ‘bad’ to a serious audiophile with tons of money to spend. That […]
How To Travel With Vinyl Records (Minimize The Risk Of Damage)
If at all possible, don’t travel with vinyl records. They are fragile and it is too easy to accidentally damage them. Of course, sometimes you can’t avoid it. Maybe you’re moving, or you are a DJ who travels. Whatever the reason, there may be a time when you need to know how to travel with […]
What Are Record Player Needles Made Of? (+Which Material Is Best?)
You probably noticed something in ads or product listings for record player. Manufacturers often list the material of the needle (or stylus) as a benefit. But different models have needles made from different materials. What are record player needles made of most of the time and what materials are best? Well, the material they seem […]
Do Record Players Need Electricity? (Everything You Need To Know)
Some might write this off as a stupid question. But it’s not. As we will see shortly, there is a good reason to ask: do record players need electricity? Just think about the first record players, those old-school phonographs. But surely modern turntable need electricity to run, right? Keep reading to find out. We will […]