Some record players look great. Others sound great. Very few do both. And almost none combine form and function as effectively as the House Of Marley Stir It Up turntable. It looks amazing, is made from eco-friendly materials, and it sounds great to boot. Even better: it sells for an incredible price, given all […]
How To Tell If A Turntable Needle Is Bad
Is something off with the sound of your record player? A number of issues could be causing this. Among them is a bad needle. If your stylus has gone bad, we strongly recommend replacing it immediately, before it does permanent damage to your records. But how do you know if a turntable needle is bad? […]
Fluance RT80 Review (Incredible Value, But Not For Everyone)
Some record players do everything. The Fluance RT80 is not one of them. It does not play CDs. It does not play cassettes or the radio. It does not have built-in speakers. It does not even have a headphone jack. So why would you buy this turntable over the many others that cost the same […]
Pro-Ject VT-E BT Vertical Turntable Review
In the past, turntables just sat on a table. They were basically all the same. They sat flat on a surface and took up considerable space. The record always faced upwards. Things have changed. Advanced record players like the Pro-ject VT-E BT wireless turntable look completely different. They no longer have to sit flat and […]
How To Upgrade Your Turntable Without Spending A Fortune
There comes a time when you want better. Maybe you’ve outgrown the record player you have and want better sound quality. Or maybe your existing turntable is getting old and some of the components are deteriorating. You could buy a new turntable, of course. But that can get expensive. Usually, you can get a huge […]
Can You Store Vinyl Records In The Garage?
A garage seems like the perfect place to store vinyl records. You store everything else in there, after all. And if it’s good enough for Christmas decorations, your childhood artwork, clothes that haven’t fit in 15 years, trophies your kids got for showing up to something, embarrassing yearbooks, and whatever, then it must be good […]
Digitnow Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable Review
Suitcase turntables can’t be beat for portability. The problem is that they’re all low quality. Of course, that also means a low price. The Digitnow Suitcase Record Player With Bluetooth is no exception. But it stands out above most competing models. It made our list of the best portable record players, though it is toward […]
Best Portable Record Players (Suitcase Turntables Compared)
You’ll notice two things when you look at the best portable record players listed below. They are all suitcase style players and they all cost very little. Are there other portable turntables, besides the suitcase style models? Yes, but they are not specifically designed to be portable (we list a few toward the end of […]
Does Playing Scratched Records Damage The Needle?
Picture this. You’re reclining in your favorite chair and listening to your favorite record. Suddenly you hear a loud pop. Your record has a scratch. It will never sound perfect again. Worse, your needle just hit that scratch and judging by that loud pop, you’re going to have to replace it. Not so fast. Are […]
Sony H900N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones Review
Headphones allow you to enjoy your favorite music without disturbing others (or being disturbed by them). But they have one drawback. They tether you to the source. Unless you get a pair of wireless headphones, like the Sony H900N. These headphones offer incredible sound quality and comfort and they even have an active noise cancellation […]