Some might write this off as a stupid question. But it’s not. As we will see shortly, there is a good reason to ask: do record players need electricity? Just think about the first record players, those old-school phonographs. But surely modern turntable need electricity to run, right? Keep reading to find out. We will […]
How To Set Up A Record Player (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
If you buy a good record player, you will need to set it up. Some, like suitcase turntables or all-in-one units are ready to play right out of the box. But that convenience comes at a cost. These players never sound good. You can hook them up to external speakers and improve the situation, but […]
How To Isolate A Turntable From Vibration (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Vibration is the enemy of that vinyl sound we all love. Even the slightest vibration will deteriorate the sound your turntable produces. That is why the best turntables are all designed to minimize vibration. But that is not always enough. In order to get the best possible sound from your record player, you want to […]
Do You Need Speakers For A Record Player? (What To Know)
Some record players have internal speakers. Obviously, you do not need to buy additional speakers for those. But you still may want to. Those internal speakers are never all that great. But what about other models? Do you need speakers for a record player that does not have internal speakers? If so, that would add […]
How To Handle A Vinyl Record Properly (Protect Your Albums!)
Vinyl records are getting more and more expensive. And they are still as delicate as ever. Even just the oil from your fingers can damage and devalue a record. That’s why it is imperative you know how to handle a vinyl record properly. Proper handling helps ensure your albums continue to sound great and that […]
How To Choose A Record Player (3 Key Questions To Ask Yourself)
Those new to vinyl tend to make one big mistake when choosing a record player. If you can avoid that mistake, you avoid a lot of frustration and wasted money. What is that mistake? They believe the claims made by the ubiquitous deep budget brands about their players. But those dirt-cheap made-in-China models sound terrible, […]
Crosley Record Player Not Spinning (Troubleshooting Guide)
Crosley makes budget record players. As a result, it is not uncommon to have problems with them. Your Crosley record player not spinning at some point, or not turning on at all, is a likely occurrence. Sometimes, they even have issues right out of the box, due to poor quality control. If the unit is […]
Best Albums For Headphones (5 Incredible Sounding Vinyl Records)
I know many will disagree with this, but headphones are the best way to enjoy music. Don’t get me wrong, I love a nice stereo system. But you really need to turn the sound up loud to ensure you don’t miss anything. And that’s just not possible for most of us in our living situations. […]
Are Suitcase Record Players Bad? (Heed Our Warning!)
Thinking about a suitcase record player? You may want to reconsider. These players are fine, as long as you know what you are getting. Which is basically a toy. Are suitcase record player bad without exception? It depends. If you are looking for a turntable to listen to your favorite vinyl records, then yes. But […]
What Is A 180-Gram Vinyl? (Everything You Need To Know)
There are so many different kinds of vinyl records. 7-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 33 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm, 120-gram, 140-gram, 180-gram, and many more. And yes, I know some of those are the same. The point is simply that there are a lot of different descriptors out there when talking about vinyl records What do […]