Record Player Advice

Victrola makes entry-level record layers that sell at incredibly low prices. Obviously, that means low quality components and construction. We get more questions about Victrola and Crosley (a similar brand) turntables not working than all other brands combined. The most common issue is a Victrola suitcase turntable skipping.  A Victrola record player not turning on […]

Suitcase record players are many things. Well-made is not one of them. They are portable, convenient, and cheap. But they are cheap both in price and in quality. For that reason, it is not uncommon to have issues with these players. And one of the most common issues is skipping. If your Victrola suitcase turntable […]

The Technics SL-1200 has become an absolute classic over the years. It is the favorite turntable of professional DJs, but it is just as excellent at playing vinyl records at home. The original Technics 1200 came out in 1972. Obviously, there have been many advances since then. Those advances have been incorporated in newer releases […]

These are two incredible turntables! So why do I say that the Rega RP6 vs VPI Scout is a no-brainer decision? Because only one of these two record players is still being made. That said, even if both were available, it would still be an easy decision. While both models are excellent, one brand made […]

There are a few reasons you might be asking this. Maybe you bought a new turntable and you’re not sure what type of cartridge it came with. Or you got one as a gift. Or you have an old model and you no longer have the instruction, or a label on the cartridge. Whatever the […]

It should be an easy task. And oftentimes it is. But there are also cases where it seems impossible to figure out what year a vinyl record was made. That’s why there are people who get paid to research this information for you. But if you know where to look, you can able to find […]

Have you ever bought a vinyl record online and had it shipped to you? If you’ve done it several times, chances are you received at least one that was not in optimal condition. Even if the record itself is fine, they often arrive with damage to the cover. Or just sticky residue on the sleeve […]

Many consider the Technics SL-1200 the best turntable ever made. It was first released in 1972 and has been upgraded many times since. The Audio Technica LP120 is modern copy of the SL-1200. It looks virtually identical. But is it really an exact copy? Given the huge difference in price, it can’t be, can it? […]

Let’s get one thing out of the way immediately. Both of these turntables are great and you can’t go wrong either way. That said, I’m sure you’ve noticed the rather sizable price difference between the two. Is the LP1240 really that much better than the LP120? The truth is: it’s a bit more complicated than […]

I want to get this out of the way right off the bat. I’m not a fan of modern minimalist turntables. Don’t get me wrong, they can be great. But they’re not for me. I just wanted to mention that, so you know from the start how I feel about the two record players we’re […]