Crosley has a long line of budget turntables. Many of them are retro-styled, including their most popular models. The Crosley CR6232A Nomad is one of these retro styled models It is a portable suitcase style record player that sits a few notches above entry-level. Is it worth the extra cost over a deep budget turntable? […]
Crosley C200 Review (Crosley’s Best Turntable?)
Crosley is known for making deep budget turntables. That has garnered them a reputation for making cheap crap, to put it bluntly. In many cases, that reputation is deserved. Their entry level players leave a lot to be desired. But the Crosley C200 is a few steps above entry level. There is no doubt it […]
Why Is My Record Player So Quiet? (And How To Fix It)
Let’s start with the obvious. Turn up the volume! Just kidding, I know you already tried that. The truth is: there are a number of things that can cause a record player to be too quiet. But there is one reason that is by far the most common. And it has to do with the […]
Why Are Vinyl Records So Expensive? (And Will It Ever Change?)
Over the past 10 years, prices for vinyl records have been steadily increasing. Well, they were steadily increasing. Until last year. Since the start of the pandemic, prices have actually shot up drastically. Buying a vinyl record now costs much more than it did just two years ago. What is the reason for this? Vinyl […]
Victrola Vs Crosley Record Player (Which Is Best For You?)
Victrola and Crosley are both entry-level brands. They make low cost record players that work well, but they won’t blow anyone away with their quality. They don’t sound amazing and they generally only have basic features. But they’re a good value. So which brand is better? To be honest: they’re very close. In the end, […]
Record Player Needle Sliding (Causes & How to Fix It)
If you play enough records, it will happen eventually. The tonearm suddenly slips out of the groove while the record is playing. It skates across the surface of the record and potentially leaves behind a vicious scratch. Why does a turntable stylus suddenly slip out of the groove and skate across the surface? Keep reading […]
Jensen Vs Crosley Turntable (Which Is Best For You?)
Both Jensen and Crosley are known for entry-level turntables. That means low prices, but also some quality issues. Their turntables generally work well, but the sound quality is lacking. As long as you are aware of that, their record players offer good value. But which one is better? That’s impossible to answer. They are pretty […]
How To Play USB Turntable Through Computer Speakers
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat. Playing a USB turntable through computer speakers is far from ideal. Those tiny speakers are never going to give you the sound quality you want. But sometimes, they might be your only option. Or perhaps you have some other reason to play your music though them, […]
How Much Music Can A Vinyl Record Hold?
Some vinyl records seem ridiculously short. In some cases, an album is even broken up over two separate vinyl discs. But then there are other albums on a single record that are actually longer. What gives? Why does the amount of music on a vinyl record vary so drastically? It turns out there is a […]
Do I Need A Preamp If My Receiver Has A Phono Input?
Some receivers have built-in phono preamps. The same goes for some record players. Is it a problem if both have preamps? Do you use them both? Or do you not use either and get an external preamp instead? The best answers to these questions depend on a few things. Keep reading to get the answers […]