I’m sure you’re probably tired of hearing how everything you like is bad for you. I know I am. And in many cases, the thing that are bad are not that bad. Like eggs. Or cheese. Is that how it is with vinyl records? Is it just overblown panic, or are vinyl records toxic for […]
Record Player Advice
Tips and advice on owning and caring for turntable record players. I've tried to cover as many common questions as I could think of, but if you need tips or advice on something I haven't covered, use the form on my contact page to ask and I'll be happy to write a post answering it.
Can Vinyl Records Be Recycled? (There Are Better Options)
Do you have a bunch of old vinyl records you no longer want? Perhaps the record are too warped or scratched to play anymore. Perhaps you’ve grown to hate the music you used to love. I know I cringe at the musical tastes of my younger self. Whatever the reason, you have old vinyl you […]
What Is A Slip Mat For Record Players? (Everything You Need To Know)
You may have heard that you need a slip mat for your record player. That could be true. But it probably isn’t. If you use your turntable to DJ, you probably need a slip mat. But not always If you use your turntable to listen to records, you do not need one. So, what is […]
Vizio Elevate Vs Sonos Arc (Which One Is Best For You?)
I had a great surround sound system when I was in college. Or so I thought. Back then (1995 to 1999) soundbars did not exist. We had to get large side speakers and a center speaker to do the work of the soundbar. And the sound quality still didn’t even come close to the top […]
Sonos Port Vs Amp (Which Makes More Sense For You?)
Imagine putting on your favorite vinyl record in your living room. You begin to sit down in your recliner to enjoy those warm, rich tones. But then you realize you want a drink. And you need to go to the bathroom. So you head to the kitchen. When you get there, the same record is […]
Bose Vs Sonos Home Theater (Which Is Better For You?)
Back in college, I had a great sound setup. It consisted of a CD player, a receiver, a massive subwoofer, a decent center speaker, and two rear speakers. And two incredible Bose bookshelf speakers. I have been a fan of Bose every since. I even still have those speakers. But I no longer use them. […]
How To Play Music On Sonos From Computer (Two Methods)
The best thing about Sonos is that you can play music from a multitude of sources. Along with audio from your TV or podcasts or the radio. And I make use of many of these options. My most used sources are Spotify, my record player, and my music library on my computer. It is this […]
How To Play Your Own Music On Sonos (So Many Ways!)
You can play just about anything on Sonos. You can connect it to SoundCloud to play your playlists from there. You can play Youtube music on Sonos from Android or IOS. You can play the sound from your TV, or connect to Apple TV or similar services. But how do you play your own music […]
How To Play YouTube On Sonos From Android (It’s Easy!)
Sonos is amazing. My life at home has completely changed every since I got my Sonos system. I can now listen to music from any source you can think of and hear it anywhere in my home. I can even listen to different things in different rooms. For instance, I can have my record player […]
Sonos Bridge Vs Boost (Which Is Better For You?)
Are you struggling to figure out the difference between the Sonos Bridge vs Boost? I can’t blame you. The two components appear to do the exact same thing. And that’s because they basically do. The Sonos Boost is actually just the newer, upgraded version of the Sonos Bridge. So what is it that these two […]