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Often people starting out think that you simply need a turntable and some speakers and you can start playing music. What they are missing is that every turntable setup needs four essential components. A turntable, a preamp, an amplifier, and speakers. These components can all be external or can be built-in into one another. This … Read more
Turntables can cost as little as $60 and as much as $3000. Of course, within this range turntables will differ widely in terms of features and components. A decent entry-level turntable (from $150 to $250) will offer most of the features you need and proper sound quality. Middle-range devices (from $250 to $400) will be … Read more
Cleaning your turntable needle on a regular basis can provide you with a better listening experience and it also ensures a longer life for your records. There are several ways of practicing stylus hygiene, you can use some cleaning products (brushes, sponges, cleaners) and different techniques. In this article, you’re going to learn why and … Read more
Turntables have been out of fashion for a few decades, but in the last few years we’ve seen a revival of the vinyl trend because of that the turntable has come back in fashion. Why? The reason is very simple: in a digital age people are craving material arty covers, vintage designs and last but … Read more
The Crosley C62 is a record player with a high fun factor. It’s a great set to start as an audio enthusiast or for the occasional listener. Just don’t expect hi-fi audio quality, but that is a given considering the price. However, what is great about this device is that it includes speakers, features a … Read more
Vinyl is living a second youth. We live in a time where finding and playing your favorite music is easier than ever. De streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music can be played from any device anywhere. Yet the world of vinyl has been on the rise since 2007. This is for a large … Read more
Vinyl is on the rise again, not only with audiophiles but also for the everyday music enthusiasts. Part of the appeal is reverting back to materialism, feeling your music and with that building a great audio setup, a preamp is an important part of this setup. Now you might already own a record player or … Read more
Bluetooth is slowly becoming a common feature within turntables. And for a good reason, it makes it easier for people to set up their sound system and offers new features such as vinyl digitalization. Regular setups often have a separate preamp, amplifier and speakers hooked up to a record player. With Bluetooth, you can simply … Read more
Whether you are a DJ or a vinyl enthusiast: In order to get the best sound and performance out of your turntable, it must first be optimally adjusted. Because even though crackling a stuttering might feel like the classic vinyl experience, it should not happen with a well-adjusted turntable and quality records. You want to … Read more
Maybe you are just starting out with vinyl or maybe you have never left your record player in the dust. It really doesn’t matter as we all want to experience our records in the best way possible, hearing every small detail of a certain song. Now in order to do this, you need a great … Read more