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, they can convert the audio […]
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Best Record Player With Built-in Speakers: Reviews And Buyer’s Guide
Is it worth paying extra to get one of the best record players with speakers built in? Generally, yes. But it really depends what you’re looking for. To get the best sound quality, you need to use external speakers. And all of the models below allow you to connect out to speakers or a receiver. […]
Record Player Stand: Reviews Of The Best Tables For Turntables
So you’ve got a record player. Now where do you put it? On a record player stand, of course! But there’s a problem. A quick search reveals hundreds of options. Which ones are good and which ones are worthless? More importantly, which one among the hundreds is the perfect stand for you? Determining that will […]
Best Vintage Record Player: Reviews And 2019 Buyer’s Guide
Old school turntables look great, but the technology contained inside is unfortunately dated. Newer models have upgraded tech, but they just don’t have the same aesthetic appeal? Is there any way to get the best of both worlds? Yes! The best vintage record players now come with all of the most modern features and technology. […]
Best Turntable Under $200 (Updated Jan 2019)
Now we’re getting somewhere. Unlike sub-hundred-dollar turntables, where you almost certainly have to sacrifice a feature (or several) that you really want, with the best record players under $200, you might be able to get everything you’d like. There are a lot of players in this price range, but most are not great. I’ve looked […]
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How Do Record Players Work?
Who cares how a record player works? You put the record on and it plays. Why does it matter how it does that? Most people use TVs or microwaves or any number of other appliances without knowing how they work. But the record player is different. The quality of certain individual components has a huge […]
History of Record Players (A Look At 100 Fascinating Years)
The record player changed the way we listen to music. When it was first introduced, it changed music history. It allowed us to listen to a musical piece in the comfort of our own home. Instead of having to go out and see musicians live, something we could do only occasionally, we could suddenly listen […]
Types Of Vinyl Records: A Lesson In Vinyl
It can be confusing. EP, LP, 33, 78, 10-inch, 7-inch…what does it all mean? There are so many different types of vinyl records and so many different ways of referring to them. And actually, there are more names than there are types of discs, which is where a lot of the confusion can come from. […]
Record Player Maintenance (And Vinyl Record Care)
Your record player works hard for you. You should be willing to put in a little effort for it. Regular record player maintenance will keep it running smooth and sounding great. It also ensures that your player, and your entire vinyl collection, last a long time. A poorly maintained turntable gathers dust, which not only […]
How To Use A Record Player (And Avoid Damaging Your Vinyl)
Everyone knows how to use a record player, don’t they? Yes, I suppose anyone can use them. But not everyone knows how to use one correctly. And if you use it incorrectly, you can cause damage to a precious record. If you’re thinking of buying a turntable, or you already have one, it is important […]
High-End Record Players (The Best Money Can Buy)
The record players and turntables featured on our top ten list are the most popular players. They represent good value for our money. But they are not the best audiophile turntables. Those cost way more than most people are willing to spend. But if you want to coax the absolute best sound out of your […]
Quality Record Players: How To Truly Enjoy The Vinyl Sound
First, let’s define what we mean by quality record player. We’re not talking about the best money can buy. You’ll find those in our post on high-end record players. We’re also not talking about the most popular and the ones that deliver the best value for your money. Those are in our list of the […]
Basic Record Player Troubleshooting Procedures
Sometimes record players stop working. Sometimes they work, but not as well as before. Sure, you can take it to a professional and get it fixed, but a lot of times that’s not necessary. Many times, the problem is fairly simple and something you could take care of on your own. The ability to do […]
How To Fix A Record Player Turntable
If you own a record player, eventually something will go wrong with the turntable. Commonly, the player will turn on, but the turntable component simply won’t spin. This signifies an issue with the belt. A record player’s belt connects the motor to the turntable and keeps it spinning at a constant pace. Though they rarely snap, it’s not uncommon […]
Record Player Parts: The Six Components You Should Know
The record player came first. Before we had the MP3 player, the CD player, the cassette tape player, and all the failed technologies no one even remembers, we had the turntable. Today most consider the record player an old-fashioned technology. It is something used by our parents or grandparents and collected (but not used) by hipsters. But in […]