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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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 […]
Affordable Record Players: Top Budget Turntables Reviewed
There are a ton of affordable record players on the market these days. The problem is: most of them are no good. And telling the difference between a cheap turntable that still performs as it should, and one that is basically useless, can be quite difficult. And useless players are not even the worst case […]
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. […]
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How To Replace The Needle On A Record Player
Your record player might feel like an integral part of your home, but it is still a machine that requires care and maintenance. If you want your record player to last, you need to treat it right. You have to put in the hard work and time to maintain it properly. Over time, the needle […]
Record Player Won’t Spin: How To Find The Problem And Fix It
Has your record player stopped spinning? Don’t worry, you probably won’t need to buy a new one. There are many possible causes for a turntable that won’t spin, and most are fairly easy to diagnose and fix. I’ll help you figure out exactly what is causing the issue on your record player and then help […]
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 […]