Record Player Advice

The record players and turntables featured on our top ten list are the most popular players. They represent good value for our money. But they are not the best audiophile turntables. Those cost way more than most people are willing to spend. But if you want to coax the absolute best sound out of your […]

First, let’s define what we mean by quality record player. We’re not talking about the best money can buy. You’ll find those in our post on high-end record players. We’re also not talking about the most popular and the ones that deliver the best value for your money. Those are in our list of the […]

Sometimes record players stop working. Sometimes they work, but not as well as before. Sure, you can take it to a professional and get it fixed, but a lot of times that’s not necessary. Many times, the problem is fairly simple and something you could take care of on your own. The ability to do […]

If you own a record player, eventually something will go wrong with the turntable. Commonly, the player will turn on, but the turntable component simply won’t spin. This signifies an issue with the belt. A record player’s belt connects the motor to the turntable and keeps it spinning at a constant pace. Though they rarely snap, it’s not uncommon […]

The record player came first. Before we had the MP3 player, the CD player, the cassette tape player, and all the failed technologies no one even remembers, we had the turntable. Today most consider the record player an old-fashioned technology. It is something used by our parents or grandparents and collected (but not used) by hipsters. But in […]

Do you know the difference between a turntable and a record player? Many don’t. And there’s good reason for the confusion. I’ve seen so many articles that use the two terms interchangeably. In fact, that’s the best way to tell the difference between a website that actually wants to help you and one that just […]

Vinyl has been loved by millions all over the world for decades. Its unrivaled uniqueness, and indeed its nostalgia, has recently made way for a huge rise in vinyl sales. 4.1 million records were bought in 2017 alone, the highest annual number for 26 years. However, the problems that led to vinyl being replaced by […]

We love listening to our vinyl collection, but what do we do when we’re not at home? Or much, much worse, what if our precious vinyl records start to deteriorate? Of course, storing them properly and taking good care of them can help ensure they last a long time, but just in case, wouldn’t it […]

Over 60 years have passed and billions of CD and digital sales have been recorded, but vinyl is still a firm fan favorite. If anything, we love it more now than ever. What’s not to love? For some of us, vinyls are collectibles. We become engrossed in its aesthetics, its artwork, its packaging. For others, […]

When looking for a turntable to buy the options can be overwhelming and the prices shocking. A high-end turntable can cost anywhere from 3 to 5 times more than an entry-level one, which makes you wonder if the differences are significant enough to warrant the extra investment. There are a lot of differences, but do they […]