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 […]
Connect Turntable To Sonos The Easy Way (Multiple Options)
A Sonos sound system is modern and high tech. You can stream your music to speakers all over your home, all with the use of an app. And the sound quality is great, too. But what if you want to enjoy your vinyl collection? Does that mean you have to use those weak internal speakers […]
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 […]
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. Often, it is simply a case of not knowing how to play a record player correctly. I’ll help […]